Basement Walk-behind wet bar with granite countertops, bar shelves and pendant lighting. ©Finished Basement Company
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Aspen Residence

North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.

David O. Marlow Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

Traditional Kitchen

Kitchens By Torrone

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Linden Estates

Structur Design + Interiors

Photo of a large modern u-shaped seated home bar in Omaha with open cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and grey benchtop.

Linden Estates

Structur Design + Interiors

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped seated home bar in Omaha with open cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Using stone on interior walls

Buechel Stone Corp

The bar, fireplace, and accent walls of this beautiful home interior feature Buechel Stone's Fond du Lac Rustic. Click on the tag to see more at www.buechelstone.com/shoppingcart/products/Fond-du-Lac-Ru...

Colorado Springs Update

Wm Ohs Showrooms

Emily Minton Redfeild
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in Denver with mirror splashback, white floor and white benchtop.

Essex

Barbara Genda Bespoke Furniture & Interiors

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped home bar in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops and mirror splashback.

Traditional Home Bar

This is an example of a traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mirror splashback and beige floor.

Chic Chateau

A. Perry Homes

New Orleans style bistro bar perfect for entertaining
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Custom Home Bar

WL Kitchen & Home

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, painted wood floors, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Classic New Construction

Castle Design

Alise O'Brien Photography
Photo of a traditional u-shaped seated home bar in St Louis with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Log Home Bar

Forest City Cabinets

Custom bar. The challenge in this job was to make a dark but inviting space with a modern vibe in a large log home. The goal was to be different than the rest of the house without being out of place. This required some creativity, but it works! The bar feels like it belongs in the house, but is still strikingly different.

Basement Bar

Cyclone Contracting Corp

K&E Productions
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Senate Street Bar

Jennifer Chapman Designs

Karen Palmer Photography
Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in St Louis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and mirror splashback.

Bar Sink and Small Refrigerator Tucked Under Stairs

Denise Quade Design

Under the stairs a bar sink and 15" dishwasher was incorporated. The perfect spot for the bartender to mix drinks and to load and unload the dishwasher.

Granite Applications Across the Home - Mars, PA

Stone Kitchens

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kingston Finish Basement Pub

Inside Architecture LLC

Photo of an u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Classic White and Stained Kitchen

Giorgi Kitchens & Designs

Plain & Fancy Cabinetry, Dove White Paint and Cocoa Stain Walnut, Cambria Nevern perimeter and and Caesarstone Dreamy Marfil island and wall cap countertops, Highland Park Antique White 3x6 kitchen backsplash, Yesterday Glass 3x6 butler's pantry backsplash, Jenn Air appliances, Franke sink

Residential Kitchen

Firuze Tile

Mike Mccarthy
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, mirror splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

U-shaped Home Bar Design Ideas with Mirror 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.