Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

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.

Parade 2011

Schwingle Builders

This is an example of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors and grey splashback.

bw design group

Design ideas for a large traditional seated home bar in Wilmington with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets and mirror splashback.

Sunset Boulevard

Shannon Crain

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Upper Saddle River

MITERBOX

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

Lakefront Manor

A. Perry Homes

Traditional bar area with dark brown crown molding
Large traditional galley seated home bar in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.

Custom European Entertaining Retreat

Authenticity, LLC

Architect: Michelle Penn, AIA This luxurious European Romantic design utilizes a high contrast color palette. We used reclaimed barn siding for the accent wall. My client knows how to put on a great party and it all starts here in the amazing Cowboy theme bar area! Watch two games on two TVs and enjoy the company! Sherwin Williams Paint - Backdrop SW7025 Photo Credit: Jackson Studios

The Roads Mansion

RCS WoodCrafters

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, marble floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

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.

Minnetrista Basement

Knight Construction Design Inc.

This unfished basement transformed into a great space for entertaining and includes a custom entertainment center, custom wet bar, wine room, bathroom and exercise room.

Custom Traditional Bar

WL Kitchen & Home

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in New York with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, laminate floors, yellow floor and grey benchtop.

Intracoastal Key West Style Custom House

NMB Custom Homes & Renovations

Professional quality bar complete with stainless steel drink rail. High polished wood countertop with comfortable bar rail. Every detail is addressed including a rail to rest your feet. The glass shelves are lighted from below. The mirror reflects the water view in the other direction. And of course, TV hung for entertainment. Forever Studios

Traditional Colonial Home

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

A wet bar for entertaining highlighted with a wine refrigerator and cherry cabinetry with glass doors. Tom Grimes Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Blue Chateau

Tina Kuhlmann - Primrose Designs

Tina Kuhlmann - Primrose Designs Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA Luxurious French inspired master bedroom nestled in Rancho Santa Fe with intricate details and a soft yet sophisticated palette. Photographed by John Lennon Photography https://www.primrosedi.com

Maclean Basement

Daylight Basement Company

Bar with Stone Front
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a drop-in sink and mirror splashback.

Rehoboth Beach Camp Meeting Cottage

Douglas & Company, Inc.

Photo of a small traditional single-wall home bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

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.

Upper East Side Townhouse

VGC NYC Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and dark wood cabinets.

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.