Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Tonka Bay

Studio M Interiors

Scott Amundson
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Customized Bar

Clark's Home Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Cedar Falls Custom Home 4

Concept To Creation

Basement bar featuring custom maple cabinetry by Becker Cabinetry, wood look tile floor, Stilestone quartz counter tops, aluminum tile backsplash.
Mid-sized arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

New Expansive Lake Home

Outside In Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

3042 Fairway Circle

FBC Remodel

This is an example of a large industrial single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Chantilly Theater

JDS Construction Services LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in DC Metro with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, carpet and grey floor.

new hamburg basement

sadabros renovations

MARCIN SADA-SADOWSKI
Photo of a large modern galley seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and orange floor.

Kelly Res.

Stanley Martin Renovations

Precision Home Solutions specializes in remodeled bath and kitchens, finished basements/bars. We keep your budget and ideas in mind when designing your dream space. We work closely with you during the entire process making it fun to remodel. We are a small company with 25 years in the construction business with professional and personalized service. We look forward to earning your business and exceeding your expectations. The start of your remodel journey begins with a visit to your home. We determine what your needs, budget and dreams are. We then design your space with all your needs considered staying with-in budget.

Tyler Home

Designing Women

This is an example of a small traditional galley seated home bar in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Fort Collins Custom Build

Naturecraft Custom Homes

Large arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Cedar Falls Custom Home 4

Concept To Creation

Basement bar featuring custom maple cabinetry by Becker Cabinetry, wood look tile floor, Stilestone quartz counter tops, aluminum tile backsplash.
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Keawakapu Bar TV & Lighting

Control Freaks Hawaii

This is an example of an expansive tropical u-shaped seated home bar in Hawaii with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

The Uptown in Altadore

Treehouse Developments Ltd

Photo of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback and brown floor.

RD Henry Bars

Colorado Cabinetry

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Denver with granite benchtops, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Elmhurst Basement Project

Synergy Builders Inc.

Basement featuring open layout, bar, and kids play room along with a full bath.
Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with carpet, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and beige benchtop.

Wellington Place

Designed 2 Sell

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Richmond with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bar Cabinets

Custom Construction Imports, Inc

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Salt Lake City with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, travertine floors and multi-coloured floor.

Atlantic Drive Double Gable

Patrick Ahearn Architect

Greg Premru
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Second Story Mediterranean Addition

TriplePoint Design Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Seated Home Bar Design Ideas with Matchstick Tile 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.