Jim Westphalen Photography
Inspiration for a country single-wall wet bar in Burlington with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Providence at Atlanta National Kitchen

B Interiors

Dry bar got a facelift as well, with new cabinets, black granite countertops, a beverage refrigerator and a new marble backsplash.
Transitional home bar in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback and black benchtop.

Mini Bar

Colette Interiors

Custom mini bar, custom designed adjoint kitchen and dining space, Custom built-ins, glass uppers, marble countertops and backsplash, brass hardware, custom wine rack, marvel wine fridge. Fabric backsplash interior cabinets.

Gulfront Home - Kiva Dunes, Alabama

CDC Woodworking

Greg Riegler
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and concrete floors.

Wet Bar with Metropolis Textured Melamine door style in Falls Church, VA

UltraCraft Cabinetry

Metropolis Textured Melamine door style in Argent Oak Vertical finish. Designed by Danielle Melchione, CKD of Reico Kitchen & Bath. Photographed by BTW Images LLC.

GREENWICH CT - Imperial Blue

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped wet bar in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Display Home

Parker Homes

Design ideas for a small country single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, concrete floors, black benchtop and beige floor.

Modern Excitement | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

Now this is a bar made for entertaining, conversation and activity. With seating on both sides of the peninsula you'll feel more like you're in a modern brewery than in a basement. A secret hidden bookcase allows entry into the hidden brew room and taps are available to access from the bar side. What an energizing project with bright bold pops of color against warm walnut, white enamel and soft neutral walls. Our clients wanted a lower level full of life and excitement that was ready for entertaining. Photography by Spacecrafting Photography Inc.

Game Room Basement

Capital Construction Custom Homes, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and concrete floors.

Grayson

WEST BAY HOMES real estate development

Inspiration for a country single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Beryl St. Bungalow: Mill Valley, CA

Seldin Design Studios

Terry Schmidbauer Photography http://terryschmidbauer.com

GRAYTHORNE IV

Covenant Building & Design

Photo of a country galley seated home bar in Richmond with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, brick floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Traditional House

Robinson Lighting

Crystals of the semi-flush fixture add a level of ornamentation without taking away from the beauty of the ceiling. Featured Lighting: Vol De Cristal

Aerie Point

Birdseye Woodshop

Stone house bar.
Design ideas for a country single-wall wet bar in Burlington with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Recreation Room / Wet Bar

ING Construction

Malibu, CA - Complete Home Remodeling Installation of carpet, cabinets, countertop, cupboards, wine refrigerator, base molding and a fresh paint to finish.

Avington

Visbeen Architects

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Greenwich Penthouse Apartment

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall home bar in New York with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Bold Black and White Modern Kitchen

Parcels Design Studio

This modern kitchen proves that black and white does not have to be boring, but can truly be BOLD! The wire brushed oak cabinets were painted black and white add texture while the aluminum trim gives it undeniably modern look. Don't let appearances fool you this kitchen was built for cooks, featuring all Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances including a retractable down draft vent hood.

Inspirationally Avant-Garde

Addison Grace Design

A basement with a full sized bar is perfect for those movie nights at home! Quartz counter tops perfectly go with the wood accent wall and cozy nest chairs. Photos by: Steven Li Photography

staging2sell TANSLEY

Staging2Sell

Photo via Anthony Rego Staged by Staging2Sell your Home Inc.
Expansive transitional home bar in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback and laminate floors.

Turquoise Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Splashback

A 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 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 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 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.