Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Tower Street Residence

O’Hara Interiors

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Riskey

Modern Craft Construction, LLC

RUDA Photography
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

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.

Basement at Woodstock

Royal Construction Group, Inc.

Traditional u-shaped wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and black benchtop.

Endlessly Elegant!

McCabe Design & Interiors

Philliip Cocker Photography The Decadent Adult Retreat! Bar, Wine Cellar, 3 Sports TV's, Pool Table, Fireplace and Exterior Hot Tub. A custom bar was designed my McCabe Design & Interiors to fit the homeowner's love of gathering with friends and entertaining whilst enjoying great conversation, sports tv, or playing pool. The original space was reconfigured to allow for this large and elegant bar. Beside it, and easily accessible for the homeowner bartender is a walk-in wine cellar. Custom millwork was designed and built to exact specifications including a routered custom design on the curved bar. A two-tiered bar was created to allow preparation on the lower level. Across from the bar, is a sitting area and an electric fireplace. Three tv's ensure maximum sports coverage. Lighting accents include slims, led puck, and rope lighting under the bar. A sonas and remotely controlled lighting finish this entertaining haven.

Heirloom - Rustic Allure

BECKS Quality Cabinets, Inc.

Large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

1890's Ranch Remodel

WR Woodworking

1890's Ranch remodel in Ft. Davis Texas. Butlers bar with Walnut Edge Grain Counter Tops with a stainless steel under mount sink. Wine Cooler and dishwasher

Reserves

Kinley Cabinets

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Basement in Clarksville

GloRem

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Cox Kitchen

Kircher Design & Build

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

Basement Bar

Angie Schwab Interiors LLC

Our client's came to us wanting to add a bar to entertain their friends. The walls and flooring were in place in this finished basement. Based on some inspiration images the client brought to us, we designed a space for a feature wall of cabinetry, beautiful granite countertops, appliances, and last but certainly not least; easy access to cold draft beer. An angled wall was added for optimal viewing of the flat screen. Metallic grasscloth wallpaper, a hexagon marble backsplash, and custom window treatments complete the design.

Kitchen Cabinetry & Wet Bar in Clarendon Hills, Illinois

Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork

Photo of an expansive transitional u-shaped home bar in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Finished Basement in Newmarket

HTR Basements

Custom made painted MDF bar with quartz countertop
This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped seated home bar in Toronto with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback and grey benchtop.

Endlessly Elegant!

McCabe Design & Interiors

Phillip Cocker Photography The Decadent Adult Retreat! Bar, Wine Cellar, 3 Sports TV's, Pool Table, Fireplace and Exterior Hot Tub. A custom bar was designed my McCabe Design & Interiors to fit the homeowner's love of gathering with friends and entertaining whilst enjoying great conversation, sports tv, or playing pool. The original space was reconfigured to allow for this large and elegant bar. Beside it, and easily accessible for the homeowner bartender is a walk-in wine cellar. Custom millwork was designed and built to exact specifications including a routered custom design on the curved bar. A two-tiered bar was created to allow preparation on the lower level. Across from the bar, is a sitting area and an electric fireplace. Three tv's ensure maximum sports coverage. Lighting accents include slims, led puck, and rope lighting under the bar. A sonas and remotely controlled lighting finish this entertaining haven.

Custom Traditional Bar

WL Kitchen & Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in New York with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, laminate floors, yellow floor and grey benchtop.

Napa Inspired Manhattan Beach Tree Section

Eden LA Furniture and Interiors

Kim Pritchard
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Basement Bar

Imagine Home Center

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Drayton

Visbeen Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, dark hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

High Rise Living

Mauricio Nava Design, LLC

Photo by Chuck WIlliams
Small contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets.

U-shaped 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.