This is an example 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.

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.

Joplin

Alpine Wood Products

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Wildwood Lower Level Playroom Transformation

Dill-Thebeau Design Company

Playroom transformation into Bar. Cori Nations Photography
Inspiration for a small modern galley seated home bar in St Louis with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and linoleum floors.

Fort Collins Custom Build

Naturecraft Custom Homes

Photo of a 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.

Traditional Custom Kitchen

Lampert Lumber - Fargo

Inspiration for a large traditional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Lake House Sophistication

Elizabeth Swartz Interiors

Design ideas for an expansive traditional seated home bar in Boston with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and matchstick tile splashback.

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.

Vibrant and Sophisticated

Atlas Custom Cabinets Ltd

Photo of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Remodeling Project 4

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Custom solid 1/4 sawn, knotty White Oak cabinets stained storm gray with a low sheen finish; and Vicostone Concreto® leathered Quartz countertops by Hoosier House Furnishings. AV by Pro It Solutions, Wakarusa. New sliders and windows by Quality Window & Door. Moen Paterson™ single handle pull down kitchen faucet in Matte Black and Native Trails Cocina hammered metal sink in brushed nickel from Ferguson. Helman Sechrist Architecture, Project Architect; Photo by Marie 'Martin' Kinney; General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Contemporary Rustic Bar

Nested. Design + Build

Inspiration for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

246 Van Damin Ave

Shannon Antipov Designs

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Remodeling Project 4

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

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.

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.

Traditional Custom Kitchen

Lampert Lumber - Fargo

Photo of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Basement Remodeling

Banks Remodeling Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Rivers Edge Plantation 2nd story wet bar

Southern Comfort Homes, Inc.

Custom beauty taking advantage of golf and river views in Rivers Edge.
Large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bar

Strom Construction Inc

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and laminate floors.

3042 Fairway Circle

FBC Remodel

Inspiration for a large modern 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.

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.