Champion Hills Heirloom Home on the Golf Course

Downstairs wet bar.
Inspiration for a small transitional wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, slate floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Naperville Kitchen Remodel - By Leslie Lee at Normandy Remodeling

Leslie Lee

Inspiration for a small country single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Western Suffolk Kitchen

Merri Interiors, Inc.

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, slate floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Mediterranean on Lake McQueeney

Vernon Wentz

Vernon Wentz
Inspiration for a small mediterranean single-wall home bar in Austin with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and travertine floors.

Bar Area with Polar White and Aged Walnut finish

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

And when it is time to party - everything is to hand too! The feature wine rack, and shelves with lighting, together with the timber, create a lovely addition to this entertaining area. Multi-tasking spaces at their best.

Butler pantry

JennyGee Design

Inspiration for a small traditional galley wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback and subway tile splashback.

Stately West Chester Bar

Dwell Design Co

Photo Courtesy of: Rittenhouse Builders Lancaster County's Design-Driven Cabinetry Experts Photo By: Josh Barker Photography
Small transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Butler's Pantry with Wet Bar and Light Up Bottle Shelf

Denise Quade Design

Photo of a small traditional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Wine Bar Cabinet

House of Stone, Inc.

This is an example of a small single-wall home bar in Milwaukee with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Ben & Melanie Neff Basement in York, PA wet bar area

Arnie's Home Improvements

Arnie of Arnie's Home Improvements
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback and vinyl floors.

Urban Vanguard

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Backsplash: Daltile Artigiano Field Tile - Milan Arena Glazed, with Raven grout • Hardwood Floor: Metropolitan 5" Maple Wood Stove
Small traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Rustic Vineyard by Jim Boles

Vernon Wentz

Vernon Wentz
Inspiration for a small country l-shaped seated home bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and slate floors.

Kitchen

Duncan's Bath & Kitchen Center

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Hobe Sound

QC Cabinets

Small traditional single-wall wet bar in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Keystone Parade of Homes

Floors by Remo and Company

Small country galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback and terra-cotta splashback.

Twin Falls

Woodbridge Builders

Christine Kazatsky
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Traditional Ormond Estates

Mullin

LazyEye Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped seated home bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and concrete floors.

Anmore New Construction

User

This is an example of a small country single-wall home bar in Vancouver with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and stone tile splashback.

Basement Wet Bar

The Bar Store Canada Inc.

Small traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Toronto with dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

TV Installations

smartSPACE - Home Theatre and Automation

A small TV mounted in a custom built cabinet makes it easy to keep watching the game while you're grabbing refreshments.
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped wet bar in Calgary with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback and ceramic splashback.

Small Home Bar Design Ideas with Beige 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.