Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Deron Basement

Evergreen Building Group, LLC.

The mosaic glass tile, marble countertop, and dark cherry cabinetry make this a stand out basement bar area.
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Private Residence

Donahoe Group

Chuck Wainwright Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and orange benchtop.

Luxurious East Greenwich Bar

Mikayla Strong

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped home bar in Providence with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Bars

MILLIRON GRANITE & QUARTZ

(c) Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography
Contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, ceramic floors and multi-coloured floor.

Custom Executive Walkout Bungalow

inSight Custom Homes

This is an example of an expansive arts and crafts u-shaped wet bar in Edmonton with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

West Dundee Basement

Stefan Construction INC.

After
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Bar Back Focal Point

Michelle's Interiors

The bar back is a focal point, with its wavy, smoky-gray tiles and a silver mirrored finish that reflects and diffuses light.
Large contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Chicago with onyx benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Custom Home in Burnaby

Cohen Renovation and Installation

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and glass tile splashback.

Aspen Willows

Moderno Inc.

This is an example of a large u-shaped home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors and black floor.

Richmound Sask Farm Homestead

Design Kitchens & Countertops

Ian Hennes Photography
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Miramar Lakes

Michelle de Tournillon Design Consultant

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped home bar in Other with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and white benchtop.

Bar after renovation

Domestic Diva Designs

The floors were refinished, we added flat panel storage, gold horizontal tiles went from the countertops to the ceiling. We installed quartzite countertops with a black bottom sink and gold Fossett. The large piece of art set the tone for this beautiful bar

Wine Cellar/ Bar

SoCal Contractor

Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Erika Bierman Photography
This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Wine Cellar/ Bar

SoCal Contractor

Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Erika Bierman Photography
Large traditional u-shaped wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Wine Cellar/ Bar

SoCal Contractor

Traditional Wet Bar Design Leesburg VA by Reico

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Designed by Beth Ingraham of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Frederick, MD this traditional bar design features Merillat Classic cabinets in the Somerton Hill doorstyle in Maple with a Kona finish. Countertops are leathered granite in the color Sequoia Brown. Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC / www.btwimages.com.

Traditional Wet Bar Design Leesburg VA by Reico

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Traditional Wet Bar Design Leesburg VA by Reico

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Man Cave

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Erika Bierman Photography
Large mediterranean u-shaped wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and grey floor.

U-shaped Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass 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.