This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Glamourous Traditional

Interiors By Patrick

This is an example of a small traditional galley wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and grey benchtop.

Cygnus Granite Bar

Unique Stone Concepts

Gegg Design and Cabinetry
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Koleas, Bar

Interior Exterior Designs Inc.

Custom Bar, Furniture grade, inset Dhasti Williams
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Shipton

Visbeen Architects

Large traditional single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Custom Home

Bulldog Builders LLC

Wes Kitto
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Milwaukee with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and ceramic floors.

Carmel Valley Refresh

Natalia Robert Photography

Home Bar in Living Room with mirrored glass tile backsplash.
This is an example of a traditional u-shaped seated home bar in San Diego with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and beige floor.

Green Oaks Renovation

Briggs Design Associates, Inc.

Alex Claney
Photo of a large traditional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback, brown floor, black benchtop, granite benchtops and a drop-in sink.

Combination & Renovation of a Fifth Avenue Apartment

John B. Murray Architect

French polished oak cabinetry with hammered antiqued brass hardware and honed Saint Laurent marble countertop frame the antiqued mirrored glass backsplash of the bar. Photographer: Nick Johnson

Tudor Addition

Alisberg Parker

Wes Tarca
Photo of a traditional home bar in New York with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

West Chelsea Townhouse

Suk Design Group LLP

Jeffrey Kilmer
Mid-sized traditional wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, beige cabinets and mirror splashback.

Gracat Farm | Horsham, PA

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Duluth Renovation

Infinite Home

Jeff Herr Photography & JSR Design
Large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, brown splashback, brown floor, mirror splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Haynes Basement

Daylight Basement Company

L-shaped 2-level Bar with Beer Taps
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Lakefront Manor

A. Perry Homes

Wood panel basement bar with a back bar mirror and glass shelves
Inspiration for a large traditional galley seated home bar in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Custom Bar Rooms

A & K Custom Cabinetry

Mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

McDaniel

Classic Bars

Mahogany Bar Classic Bars
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped wet bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

New Photos

SOHO Kitchens and Design

Large traditional galley seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Billiard Room Refreshment Center

Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets

Custom designed refreshment center for billiards room. Materials: Belgian Chocolate Thermally Fused Laminate with Thermofoil fronts and high-pressure laminate countertop. Designed, manufactured and installed by Valet Custom Cabinets - Campbell, CA. Special thanks to homeowners for allowing us to photograph.

Traditional Home Bar

Photo of a traditional wet bar in Boston with no sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown 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.