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This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Martha Stack Ltd

A compact, contemporary bar with a decoupaged, silver tea-paper ceiling and Rojo Alicante marble counters
Mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, orange splashback and stone slab splashback.

Christmas Time Special

Premier Granite And Stone

Two beautiful granite countertops come together in this stunning basement bar in Cranberry, PA.
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and beige floor.

A Spanish Mediterranean Home

John Cook Kitchens

Mid-sized mediterranean wet bar in Hawaii with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and terra-cotta floors.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Home bar with quarter sawn oak stained cabinets and black granite countertops

Denise Quade Design

Stained quarter sawn oak shaker cabinets were used in this home wet bar. A sink, beverage center, and alcohol bottle shelves all maximize storage and functionality. Black sueded granite was selected for masculinity and warmth. Floating shelves between wall cabinets provides the perfect spot to display alcohol bottles.

Traditional in Chula Vista

Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.

Martin Mann
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in San Diego with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone slab splashback.

Acton Project

Hoss Building Group, Inc./ Hoss Homes

Marika Designs
Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall home bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors, shaker cabinets and beige floor.

Dural Project - Bar

Dan Kitchens Australia

Jarrah timber Bar with raised bench. Caesarstone Mink benchtop and matching splashback.
Design ideas for a large modern home bar in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and travertine floors.

Aberdeen

House of Stone, Inc.

Cambria
Mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback and stone slab splashback.

River Oaks - Locke Lane

Memory Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Traditional in Chula Vista

Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.

Martin Mann
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in San Diego with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone slab splashback.

Traditional in Chula Vista

Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.

Martin Mann
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in San Diego with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone slab splashback.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Red Home Bar Design Ideas with Stone Slab Splashback

A home bar can provide a spot of indulgence for one, or be a central hub you gather round when entertaining. Whether you’re thinking of planning a wine bar, outdoor bar, or just making room for a bar cart, browse these images for inspiration, and ask yourself the following questions.

Where should you position your home bar?

The most popular location for a home bar is in or near the kitchen or dining room. If you prefer entertaining outdoors, however, an outdoor bar can be a dream addition to any Aussie backyard – and imagine the luxury of swimming up to your very own pool bar! If you're building from scratch, a landscape architect can help you work out the ideal design for your space.

What type of home bar is best suited to your needs?

Home bars come in all shapes and sizes, and with an array of practicalities. Utilise an awkward corner with a cabinet bar; maximise floor space with a trunk bar, which unfolds to create a bar counter; or conveniently turn any space in your house into a bar room with a mobile bar such as a fun bar cart. If you prefer a more grandiose option, or all the amenities of a real bar, you can’t go past a built-in home bar.

What home bar functionalities do you want to include?

Decide how you will use the bar and whether you will need sinks, storage and refrigeration. Including a sink in your home bar design is a practical addition if you choose a location far from your kitchen. If you’re a wine connoisseur, you may want to include additional wine storage, whereas a mini bar fridge within the kitchen may need no extra storage at all. Home bars that will be used infrequently – perhaps an outdoor bar in the cooler months – may not need refrigeration and could suffice with large ice buckets.

What bar furniture will you need?

Seating is essential to any home bar and will impact the style of your home bar design. Bar stools, for example, come in an array of materials and styles, from traditional wooden bar stools, to resort- and industrial-style stools. Storage is another important element, so look for a liquor cabinet and wine racks. Next, if you are creating a freestanding station, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stools and table height work together before you finalise any home bar designs.

How can you personalise your bar design?

Bar tools and accessories are an easy and interchangeable way to personalise your bar design. You may want to create a wine bar, tavern-style bar or retro bar, so look for wine glasses and tumblers, for instance, that will help carry this style. Coasters, bar mats or signage will help you to further achieve your desired look.