Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in New York with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Midlothian Custom New Build

Jennifer Stoner Interiors

This is one of the prime adult hang out rooms in the house with the cozy swivel chairs and bold wallpaper. We designed the bar area with custom cabinetry in the Sherwin Williams Iron Ore color. Iron Ore is also carried onto the trim and ceiling beams.

Luxe Man Bar

k+co LIVING - Interiors by Karen B Wolf

Christian Garibaldi
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, carpet and grey floor.

South River House

Kimmel Studio Architects

Devin Kimmel
Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops and mirror splashback.

Classic New Construction

Castle Design

Alise O'Brien Photography
Photo of a traditional u-shaped seated home bar in St Louis with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Updated Traditional Lovely Home in Alamo Heights

Paper Moon Painting

Love the antiqued mirror backsplash tile in this fabulous home bar/butler's pantry! We painted the cabinets in Farrow and Ball's "Off Black". Designed by Bel Atelier Interior Design.

Darien Residence

Nastasi Vail Design

Genevieve Garruppo
Inspiration for a traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with grey cabinets, mirror splashback, brown floor, an undermount sink, dark hardwood floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Varsity Estates

Moda Kitchens & Cabinets Inc.

Manson Hua
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, dark hardwood floors and mirror splashback.

Hollywood Glam

Joey Leicht Design Inc.

Design ideas for a small traditional wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets and mirror splashback.

St. Helena Hide-A-Bar in Dark Cherry

IWA Wine Accessories

Your favorite bar is right in your own home with the St. Helena Hide-A-Bar. This beautiful double-door armoire opens to reveal a self-contained bar with everything you need to entertain a crowd or for a romantic drink a deux. There is racking for 22 bottles of wine and 8 in-door shelves for liquor, glasses and tumblers. Also included are two drawers for bar tools and cocktail accessories and a touch-light with three dimmable settings. The doors open wide so there's plenty of room to make a perfect martini or pour an excellent vintage Bordeaux.

115-year old House Renovation in the Fan

VMAX LLC

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall home bar in Richmond with light hardwood floors, no sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Mahwah Kitchen

CK Design Group

Photo of a small traditional single-wall home bar in New York with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops and mirror splashback.

Custom British Pub

Savvy Spaces Design LLC

Photo of a traditional galley seated home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Bar

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Custom buffet cabinet in the dining room can be opened up to reveal a wet bar with a gorgeous granite top, glass shelving and copper sink.. Home design by Phil Jenkins, AIA, Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; general contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; interior design by Stacey Hamilton; photos by Dave Hubler Photography.

Roland Major Renovation

Tower Creek Construction

Architect - bluehouse architecture www.bluehousearch.com Photographer - DouglasCrowtherPhotography.com
Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Basement Finishing

Ken Witkowski Enterprises

Black cherry stained basement bar w/ built-in beverage refrigerator & dishwasher & pull-out trash bins.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Custom Home Bar

WL Kitchen & Home

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, painted wood floors, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Chic Chateau

A. Perry Homes

New Orleans style bistro bar perfect for entertaining
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Tudor Restoration - Winnetka, IL

Scott Simpson Design + Build

Wet bar and lots of storage in the butler's pantry. Photographer: Michael Robinson Architect: GTH Architects
This is an example of a large traditional galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Hollywood Hills Transitional

Janette Mallory Interior Design Inc.

Traditional seated home bar in Los Angeles with mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Traditional Home Bar Design Ideas with Mirror 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.