Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops and stone slab splashback.

2015 Homearama Spring Farm Lakes House #3

Cherry House, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Louisville with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Orchard Walnut House

Westgate Hardwoods + Old Durham Floors

Thomas Del Brase Photography
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped wet bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and light hardwood floors.

Classic Modern Kitchen

Suite Artistry

Large modern u-shaped home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and stone slab splashback.

Traditional in Chula Vista

Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.

Martin Mann
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in San Diego with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and no sink.

Marina Penthouse

Designer Kitchens LA

Expansive contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Game Room Basement

Capital Construction Custom Homes, LLC

Mid-sized modern u-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and concrete floors.

Shooting Star 72, Teton Village, Wyoming

KAM Designs

Mountain Modern Wet Bar.
Country u-shaped home bar with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors and beige benchtop.

Rustic Classic

Versa Homes

The “Rustic Classic” is a 17,000 square foot custom home built for a special client, a famous musician who wanted a home befitting a rockstar. This Langley, B.C. home has every detail you would want on a custom build. For this home, every room was completed with the highest level of detail and craftsmanship; even though this residence was a huge undertaking, we didn’t take any shortcuts. From the marble counters to the tasteful use of stone walls, we selected each material carefully to create a luxurious, livable environment. The windows were sized and placed to allow for a bright interior, yet they also cultivate a sense of privacy and intimacy within the residence. Large doors and entryways, combined with high ceilings, create an abundance of space. A home this size is meant to be shared, and has many features intended for visitors, such as an expansive games room with a full-scale bar, a home theatre, and a kitchen shaped to accommodate entertaining. In any of our homes, we can create both spaces intended for company and those intended to be just for the homeowners - we understand that each client has their own needs and priorities. Our luxury builds combine tasteful elegance and attention to detail, and we are very proud of this remarkable home. Contact us if you would like to set up an appointment to build your next home! Whether you have an idea in mind or need inspiration, you’ll love the results.

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Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this mansion's home bar featuring vaulted ceilings, custom windows, and stone countertops.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and ceramic floors.

Crestmoor Residential Project #1

Eve's Creations

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback and limestone floors.

Clubhouse

Deanna's Interior Designs

Linda McManus Images
Expansive country u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Nineteenth Hole

Gulfstream Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Wilmington with dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, an undermount sink, travertine floors, blue splashback and stone slab splashback.

Palos Verdes Residence

Pedini NW

This is an example of a small modern u-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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A & J Woodworking Inc

This is an example of a traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Columbus with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone slab splashback.

Tuscan Style Basement

Nathan Homes LLC

Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Tuscan Cliffs

Aaron Vry Designer Kitchens & Baths

Aaron Vry
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and travertine floors.

Basement Bar

Imagine Home Center

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.

Salt Water Vibes

Saltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio

Mike Kaskel Retirement home designed for extended family! I loved this couple! They decided to build their retirement dream home before retirement so that they could enjoy entertaining their grown children and their newly started families. A bar area with 2 beer taps, space for air hockey, a large balcony, a first floor kitchen with a large island opening to a fabulous pool and the ocean are just a few things designed with the kids in mind. The color palette is casual beach with pops of aqua and turquoise that add to the relaxed feel of the home.

East 23rd Street

Signature Interior Designs

Traditional inset kitchen by Wood-Mode
This is an example of an expansive transitional u-shaped home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and porcelain floors.

U-shaped Home Bar Design Ideas with Stone Slab 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.