Small beach style galley home bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Jr. League of Boston Show House Kitchen

Vani Sayeed Studios

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey floor, porcelain floors, marble benchtops and grey benchtop.

Elegant Kitchen With a Bold Hutch

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

Classic elegance with a fresh face characterizes this stunner, adorned in Benjamin Moore’s pale green “Vale Mist”. For a serene, cohesive look, the beadboard and casings are painted to match. Counters and backsplashes are subtly-veined Himalayan Marble. Flat panel inset cabinetry was enhanced with a delicate ogee profile and graceful bracket feet. Oak floors were artfully stenciled to form a diamond pattern with intersecting dots. Brushed brass fixtures and hardware lend old-world appeal with a stylish flourish. Balancing the formality are casual rattan bistro stools and dining chairs. A metal-rimmed glass tabletop allows full view of the curvaceous walnut pedestal. Tucked into the narrow end of the kitchen is a cozy desk. Its walnut top warms the space, while mullion glass doors contribute openness. Preventing claustrophobia is a frosted wheel-style oculus window to boost light and depth. A bold statement is made for the small hutch, where a neutral animal print wallpaper is paired with Benjamin Moore’s ruby-red semi-gloss “My Valentine” paint on cabinetry and trim. Glass doors display serving pieces. Juxtaposed against the saturated hue is the pop of a white marble counter and contemporary acrylic handles. What could have been a drab niche is now a jewel box! This project was designed in collaboration with Ashley Sharpe of Sharpe Development and Design. Photography by Lesley Unruh. Bilotta Designer: David Arnoff Post Written by Paulette Gambacorta adapted for Houzz

Panton Lakehouse 2011

Inspire Kitchen and Bath Design

White cottage Ushaped kitchen with a small island. This kitchen is part of a remodel that turned a summer lakeside cottage into a year round home. Open beams and beadboard keep the cottage feel.

Timeless Traditional

Cooley Custom Cabinetry

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback and white benchtop.

Foxcroft Basement Bar- Holiday Ready!

Delphinium Design

Photo Credit: Tiffany Ringwald Photography
Mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Fantastic Facelift

Chastain Interiors

Wayne The client purchased a beautiful Georgian style house but wanted to make the home decor more transitional. We mixed traditional with more clean transitional furniture and accessories to achieve a clean look. Stairs railings and carpet were updated, new furniture, new transitional lighting and all new granite countertops were changed.

Wade's Place

D & T Remodeling

Photo of a large modern galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Grand View

BLANKwalls Design

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and medium hardwood floors.

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SH Cabinetry/ Snug Harbor Tile

This is an example of a transitional single-wall home bar in Boston with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Red Home Bar Design Ideas with White 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.