A colorful and bold bar addition to a neutral space. The clean contemporary under cabinet lighting inlayed in the floating distressed wood shelves adds a beautiful detail. Photo Credit: Bob Fortner

Aldergate

Visbeen Architects

This is an example of a large traditional galley wet bar in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

River Road Home

Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.

Pool House Interior
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Richmond with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Cherry Kitchen & large island/ bar

J. Carsten Remodeling

Photos by Mark Ehlen- Ehlen Creative
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor, granite benchtops and grey benchtop.

Adorned Home Decor

Mike Healey Photography

Design: Adorned Home Decor Photos: © Mike Healey Productions, Inc.
Small traditional single-wall home bar in Dallas with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, ceramic floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Woodmeister Secret Sub-Zero Wine Unit

Clarke - New England’s Sub-Zero & Wolf Showroom

Unbelievable installation of Sub-Zero wine storage that lifts up out of a cabinet to reveal your wine collection. You have to see this to believe it. http://www.clarkecorp.com

My Work

Karla Billey Design Inc.

Photo of a traditional single-wall seated home bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

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Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

This is an example of a traditional wet bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Centenary

Rustin James Realty

Photo of a large traditional galley wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Bars

Incredible Homes & Renovations

Traditional single-wall wet bar in Houston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Capitol Hill Classic

John Audet - Case Design/Remodeling Inc.

This shallow depth alcove was utilized for much needed storage and counter space. The custom wood top is very inviting and warm. The library ladder feature allows easy reach to the upper cabinets and adds a cool conversation piece.

Aldergate

Visbeen Architects

Bars

Incredible Homes & Renovations

Design ideas for a traditional single-wall wet bar in Houston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

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Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Inspiration for a traditional wet bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Home Bar Design Ideas with Cement Tile 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.