A remarkable kitchen makeover in this Centennial home, featuring Crystal Cabinet Works, Lanesboro inset door style with crisp Designer White paint on PGM. Design by: Caitrin McIlvain, in partnership with ReConstruct, Inc.

Hester Basement Bar & Kitchen Addition

Falcon Development

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Bar

Megan Bailey Interiors

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Waterford Residence Lower Level Bar and Seating

Amy Carman Design

When planning this custom residence, the owners had a clear vision – to create an inviting home for their family, with plenty of opportunities to entertain, play, and relax and unwind. They asked for an interior that was approachable and rugged, with an aesthetic that would stand the test of time. Amy Carman Design was tasked with designing all of the millwork, custom cabinetry and interior architecture throughout, including a private theater, lower level bar, game room and a sport court. A materials palette of reclaimed barn wood, gray-washed oak, natural stone, black windows, handmade and vintage-inspired tile, and a mix of white and stained woodwork help set the stage for the furnishings. This down-to-earth vibe carries through to every piece of furniture, artwork, light fixture and textile in the home, creating an overall sense of warmth and authenticity.

Bring the entertainment to your house

House of L

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Beautiful bars of Belle Meade

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Grayhawk Group Custom Homes Model in St. Louis

Wilson Lighting

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Basement Bar Reno

The Flooring Nook

Check out this gorgeous kitchenette remodel our team did . It features custom cabinetry with soft close doors and drawers, custom wood countertops with matching floating shelves, and 4x12 subway tile with 3x6 herringbone accent behind the sink. This kitchen even includes fully functioning beer taps in the backsplash along with waterproof flooring.

kewaskum home

Excel Ceramics LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in Milwaukee with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and an undermount sink.

Winchester Twist on Traditional

PEGASUS Design-To-Build LLC

Large traditional u-shaped wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

2016 Parade of Homes

Creek Hill Custom Homes

Lower Level Bar Area - Creek Hill Custom Homes MN | Spring Parade of Homes 2016 #325
Photo of a mid-sized u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

An Exquisite Wet Bar and Wine Area in Sauk Creek neighborhood, Madison WI

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

Both homeowners have a keen eye for design and were open to new ideas. Their aesthetic capabilities and openmindedness allowed us to refine every detail in this finished basement bar project's design.

Beautiful bars of Belle Meade

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Casseque Province Kitchen

Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

Photography: Jason Stemple
Inspiration for a large u-shaped home bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Ewing Avenue House

Andrea and Co. Design

Photo of a modern u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Carmel

SF Metalworks - Custom Decorative Metals

Michael Armstrong
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Cox Kitchen

Kircher Design & Build

Transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Modern Charm

12/12 Architects & Planners

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mediterranean Ranchette

Allen Construction

Butlers Pantry Architect: Becker Henson Niksto Photographer: Jim Bartsch
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped home bar in Santa Barbara with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Pine Ridge Naples House

McHarris Planning & Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, granite benchtops and ceramic splashback.

U-shaped Home Bar Design Ideas with Ceramic 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.