This is an example 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.

Amazing Basements

Southampton Builders

Paul Schlisman Photography Courtesy of Southampton Builders LLC.
Large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and porcelain floors.

Transitional Grays

Rima Nasser

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in Raleigh with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

Tantara Bend Bar and Bath

Homes by C.M. Watson

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

New Home Construction in Springlake, NJ

KRFC Design Centers

New home construction in Springlake, NJ with bathrooms and kitchen completed by KRFC Design Centers.
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped home bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, limestone floors and beige floor.

New Construction

Van Parys Architecture + Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Rosehurst Residence Custom Bar

Wilde North

A custom bar built in a basement with palette wood wall treatment, custom wet bar with stacked stone front and jali custom cabinets. A niche to display crystal decanters backlit and under lit. With a hammered copper sink.

Santa Fe Trail

Designers i

Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped seated home bar in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, copper benchtops, ceramic splashback, limestone floors, a drop-in sink and beige splashback.

Brookfield

Porch Light Interiors

Hannah McCrawley
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Tantara Bend Bar and Bath

Homes by C.M. Watson

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

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

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

Our clients had a wish list for their new wet bar and wine cellar that included a larger-than-bar sink, and an under-counter wine chiller, and beverage fridge. They also requested a spot for their framed, 3-dimensional Iowa Hawkeyes logo, and storage for various wine and cocktail glasses and dishes for entertaining.

Home Bars

CLUPNY CUSTOM CARPENTRY

Photo of a small traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Wichita with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor, brown benchtop and wood benchtops.

Grayhawk Group Custom Homes Model in St. Louis

Wilson Lighting

This is an example of 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.

Mt Moro Eclectic Bar

Stimmel Consulting Group

Photo of a large eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors and multi-coloured floor.

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.

Hawthorn Woods Project

OHi - Our Home Improvement

Jeremiah Royer
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Kitchen remodel in North Potomac, MD

Talon Construction Inc.

Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood floors.

3846 CABANA

Tag & Associates, LLC

Step into the stylish wet bar, featuring custom shelving for displaying your finest glassware and spirits. A unique brass chandelier adds a touch of elegance, illuminating the marble countertop and sink. A wine cooler is conveniently tucked away, providing easy access to your favorite bottles. This alcove by the dining room is perfect for entertaining guests in style.

Kitchen Gallery

Ohana Home & Design

Ohana Home & Design | Minneapolis/St. Paul Residential Remodeling | 651-274-3116 | Photo by: Garrett Anglin
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Phoenixville Finished Basement

COCOON

Small modern u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, slate floors and brown floor.

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.