This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Traditional Custom Kitchen

WL Bars

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors 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.

Elegant English Country Home

Kyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated

Architect: DeNovo Architects, Interior Design: Sandi Guilfoil of HomeStyle Interiors, Landscape Design: Yardscapes, Photography by James Kruger, LandMark Photography

New Orleans Styled Home Remodel

KBF Design Gallery

There is no dreamier parlor room than this one. The antique mirrored backsplash, the checkered rug, the unique brass hardware, the whiskey towers, and hanging display shelf, all add such a distinct touch to this space.

Traditional/Country/Blue

BROOKVILLE CABINET & DESIGN

Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Sleepy Hollow - Plainfield NJ

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and limestone floors.

Sunset Lane: Deluxe Wet Bar

Constructure Remodeling LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, slate floors, brown floor, dark wood cabinets and beige benchtop.

Stone Colonial Transformation

Jones & Boer Architects, Inc.

Gordon Beall photographer
Photo of a small traditional galley seated home bar in DC Metro with medium hardwood floors, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and mirror splashback.

The Country Mansion

Alvarez Homes

Photography by Jorge Alvarez.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Tampa with dark hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Pub

Rigsby Builders Inc.

An English pub and game room await the company of family and friends in the walkout basement. Directly behind the pub is a summer kitchen that is fully equipped with modern appliances necessary to entertain at all levels.

Bars

Media Rooms Inc

Designed & fabricated in the In-House Cabinet shop of Media Rooms Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with dark hardwood floors, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and brown benchtop.

2012 Renovation

The Lewes Building Company

Renovation by The Lewes Building Company. Designer DuBOIS Interiors. Photo by kam photography.
Photo of a traditional u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with carpet, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback and grey floor.

Green Oaks Renovation

Briggs Design Associates, Inc.

Alex Claney Photography Glazed Cherry cabinets anchor one end of a large family room remodel. The clients entertain their large extended family and many friends often. Moving and expanding this wet bar to a new location allows the owners to host parties that can circulate away from the kitchen to a comfortable seating area in the family room area. Thie client did not want to store wine or liquor in the open, so custom drawers were created to neatly and efficiently store the beverages out of site.

Sports Bar

House of Fine Carpentry- CABIFY Cabinetry

Custom built sports bar with glass shelves.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home bar in Ottawa with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

Luxury Finished Basement

M.J. Whelan Construction

What was once an empty unfinished 2,400 sq. ft. basement is now a luxurious entertaining space. This newly renovated walkout basement features segmental arches that bring architecture and character. In the basement bar, the modern antique mirror tile backsplash runs countertop to ceiling. Two inch thick marble countertops give a strong presence. Beautiful dark Java Wood-Mode cabinets with a transitional style door finish off the bar area. New appliances such an ice maker, dishwasher, and a beverage refrigerator have been installed and add contemporary function. Unique pendant lights with crystal bulbs add to the bling that sets this bar apart.The entertainment experience is rounded out with the addition of a game area and a TV viewing area, complete with a direct vent fireplace. Mirrored French doors flank the fireplace opening into small closets. The dining area design is the embodiment of leisure and modern sophistication, as the engineered hickory hardwood carries through the finished basement and ties the look together. The basement exercise room is finished off with paneled wood plank walls and home gym horsemats for the flooring. The space will welcome guests and serve as a luxurious retreat for friends and family for years to come.

Breathing Room

Soucie Horner, Ltd.

A fresh take on traditional style, this sprawling suburban home draws its occupants together in beautifully, comfortably designed spaces that gather family members for companionship, conversation, and conviviality. At the same time, it adroitly accommodates a crowd, and facilitates large-scale entertaining with ease. This balance of private intimacy and public welcome is the result of Soucie Horner’s deft remodeling of the original floor plan and creation of an all-new wing comprising functional spaces including a mudroom, powder room, laundry room, and home office, along with an exciting, three-room teen suite above. A quietly orchestrated symphony of grayed blues unites this home, from Soucie Horner Collections custom furniture and rugs, to objects, accessories, and decorative exclamationpoints that punctuate the carefully synthesized interiors. A discerning demonstration of family-friendly living at its finest.

Vintage Bar

Craft and Trade Renovations LLC

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and brown benchtop.

Olmos Park remodel

Paper Moon Painting

High-gloss cabinets lacquered by Paper Moon Painting in Sherwin Williams' "Inkwell, a rick black. Mirror backsplash, marble countertops.
Design ideas for a large traditional home bar in Austin with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Evanston Traditional Kitchen Remodel

Constructure Remodeling LLC

Small traditional single-wall home bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured 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.