Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Greener Pastures | Oregon City Home Addition

Mountainwood Homes

This modern farmhouse coffee bar features a straight-stacked gray tile backsplash with open shelving, black leathered quartz countertops, and matte black farmhouse lights on an arm. The rift-sawn white oak cabinets conceal Sub Zero refrigerator and freezer drawers.

Bar for Entertaining

Kristina Conway

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cypress County, Medicine Hat, Alberta - River Build

Design Kitchens & Countertops

Ian Hennes Photography
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Harleysville Kitchen & Cabinetry

Plowman Cabinetry

Dry bar area off the kitchen.
Design ideas for a large u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Eclectic Kitchen & Bath Remodel

RiverCity Cabinets

Large eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, cement tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Blue and Beautiful Bar

Haute Designs

Porcelain undermount sink with faucet in Polished Nickel finish.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Greener Pastures | Oregon City Home Addition

Mountainwood Homes

Greener Pastures | Oregon City Home Addition

Mountainwood Homes

This beautiful custom bar is made with a coffee custom stain with shaker cabinets and drawers. The countertops are Broadway Black Leather Quartz. There is a hidden built-in fridge and a sink. Sconces to oversee the items on floating shelves.

Greener Pastures | Oregon City Home Addition

Mountainwood Homes

Blue and Beautiful Bar

Haute Designs

Footrail is not only functional piece but also add decorative touch.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bar for Entertaining

Kristina Conway

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bar for Entertaining

Kristina Conway

Blue and Beautiful Bar

Haute Designs

Undercabinet glass holder is perfect solution for the bar!
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bar for Entertaining

Kristina Conway

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Blue and Beautiful Bar

Haute Designs

Countertop is Pental Misterio with eased edge.
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, cement tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

U-shaped Home Bar Design Ideas with Cement Tile 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.