Adult beverage center located between the kitchen and guest entertainment area. Photos By UDCC
Large traditional u-shaped home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Nies Homes, Susan G. Komen Dreamhome for the Cure

Design Group Architects Ltd.

Nies Homes - Builder
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Wichita with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Northville Fixer Upper

Sharer Design Group LLC

Starloft Photography
Large traditional l-shaped home bar in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Finished Basement #1

Paul Sillis Construction LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Spruceleigh Court Remodel / Addition

4D Design + Consulting

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and porcelain floors.

Custom Cherry Kitchen and Wine cooler station.

Phillip F Gaudette Construction Co.

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall home bar in Boston with light hardwood floors, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback and ceramic splashback.

Navesink River Home

Ginny Capo

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

StarMark Cabinetry Collection

Rome General Lumber

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Bar

4D Design + Consulting

Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and porcelain floors.

Classic Charisma

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Backsplash by Daltile - series: Season Wood 6"x48", color: Winter Spruce (unpolished) with grout color: Mobe Pearl • Tile Floor by Shaw Floors - series: Everwell Bay 8"x36", color: Stingray with grout color: Misty Gray • Cabinets by Aspect - species: Maple, color: Tundra • Countertop by Viatera - Minuet

Rehoboth Beach, DE Master Bath and Built-In Bar

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This built-in bar features Brighton Cabinetry with Lincoln Raised doors and Maple Masterpiece finish. The countertops are LG Viatera Aria quartz with demi bullnose edge.

Exquisite Home Bar

Inde Kitchen Remodelers

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home bar in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

McLean, VA Basement

User

Photography by Stacy ZarinGoldberg Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

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

Denise Quade Design

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.

Adrsley Basement

DMC Home Improvement

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback and light hardwood floors.

Kitchen Addition Built To Entertain

IMPROVE or MOVE

view of wet bar from the doorway
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Newark with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Coastal Home Man Cave Bar "Magma Gold" granite

Michael James Design, Inc.

The "Magma Gold" granite with its swirls of black and gold helped to maintain the masculine feel of the bar. The ogee edges on the countertop were selected to coordinate with the applied moldings on the "Camelot" cabinetry. The black Sil-Granite sink by Blanco complimented the top as did the Venetian Bronze faucet and the Tuscan Bronze hardware.

Basement

Chic Decor

This rec room bar and cabinetry reflects my clients' rustic side. The rest of the home is contemporary but they wanted the basement to feel more cottagey. The glazed cabinetry along with the fresh green accents create a warm and cozy atmosphere.

Private Residence, Hyde Park

Sally Noble Architect, LLC

MIles Wolf, photographer
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

River Road Beauty

Aimee Walker Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop and beige splashback.

Traditional Home Bar Design Ideas with Beige Splashback

A traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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.