Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, dark hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Elegant Backyard Escape

Brian Gille Architects, Ltd.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in New Orleans with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Overland Park Office

Kitchen Studio: Kansas City

This small bar located off of the entry of this home has been opened up to show off the beautiful hand painted tile. Glass front cabinet with curved mullion doors showcase wine glasses while keeping them dust free. The open shelving in the center is a perfect place for displaying precious keepsakes. The drawer configuration allows for tray dividers for party platters, alcohol bottles and smaller items like cork screws and napkins. The bottom two drawers open together as one large drawer, and the two smaller drawers on the left side open as one deep drawer. Matt Kocourek

Chandler, Arizona

D'amore IDS

Kitchen, Bathroom, remodel, Traditional kitchen remodel, Custom cabinets, wood cabinets, Custom Island, Custom tile back splash, Custom Wood Hood, Glass Doors Cabinets, 42" wall cabinets, 36" Cook Top, Specialty Cabinets, Kitchen Hardware, Warming Drawer, Hutch, 36" Roll-Out Trays Pantry, Microwave Oven Combination, Built in Refrigerator, Custom Wood Molding, Wood legs, Custom Bar, Wet Bar, Shelves, Spice Rack, Tray Dividers, Wood side panels, Window Coverings, Kitchen Stools, Bar Stools, Traditional Bar Stools, Black Bar Stools, Lighting, Granite Coutertop, Tile Kitchen Floor, Bathroom Mirror, Chandler, Arizona. D'amore IDS INC.

Design Features

Brightwater Homes

A custom wet bar is ready for entertaining in this terrace level design highlighted by brick walls and polished concrete floors.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, concrete floors and terra-cotta splashback.

AUSTIN - ALLANDALE

RAYMOND EVANS DESIGN, LLC

Ray Evans
Design ideas for a large traditional home bar in Austin with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Traditional Home Bar Design Ideas with Terra-cotta 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.