Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Mann Home Bar

EKB Kitchen & Bath Remodelers

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bayside Residence Renovation in Ocean City MD

Rene Robert Mueller Architect + Planner

Rene Robert Mueller Architect + Planner
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Award winning New Home

Whitehall Homes

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Remodeling Project 4

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Custom solid 1/4 sawn, knotty White Oak cabinets stained storm gray with a low sheen finish; and Vicostone Concreto® leathered Quartz countertops by Hoosier House Furnishings. AV by Pro It Solutions, Wakarusa. New sliders and windows by Quality Window & Door. Moen Paterson™ single handle pull down kitchen faucet in Matte Black and Native Trails Cocina hammered metal sink in brushed nickel from Ferguson. Helman Sechrist Architecture, Project Architect; Photo by Marie 'Martin' Kinney; General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Remodeling Project 4

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Bayside Residence Renovation in Ocean City MD

Rene Robert Mueller Architect + Planner

Rene Robert Mueller Architect + Planner
Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Remodeling Project 4

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Remodeling Project 4

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Remodeling Project 4

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Bayside Residence Renovation in Ocean City MD

Rene Robert Mueller Architect + Planner

Remodeling Project 4

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Bayside Residence Renovation in Ocean City MD

Rene Robert Mueller Architect + Planner

Rene Robert Mueller Architect + Planner
Mid-sized beach style u-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

U-shaped Home Bar Design Ideas with Matchstick 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.