Large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchens / Bars

Rhoads Estate Homes, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Butler's Pantry Farmhouse Sink & Open Shelves

Williams Partnership: Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Birmingham with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Elm Grove - Lower Level Bar

Stone Dimensions

Lower Level Bar with (profile) Flat-Eased (stone) Red Dragon Granite Countertops
Design ideas for an expansive traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Tuscan Style Basement

Nathan Homes LLC

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

Kitchen 07

Burkhart Company

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in Louisville with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

407 BLACKHAWK LAKE DRIVE

Pinetop Custom Homes

Mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Boise with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Enkeboll Bar

Filipe Custom Woodwork

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stone slab splashback and light hardwood floors.

Tuscan Cliffs

Aaron Vry Designer Kitchens & Baths

Aaron Vry
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Las Vegas with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and carpet.

Desert Mountain New Build

Ashley P. Design

This is an example of a traditional u-shaped home bar in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Custom Lakefront Home

J.A. Long, Inc

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Park Row | La Jolla

The Nelson Brothers | Willis Allen Real Estate

Steve Vandel
Design ideas for a small mediterranean u-shaped wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback and beige floor.

Exodus Granite

Nashville Quality Granite

Bar Area with Exodus Granite with full height back splash. Nashville Quality Granite 615-981-2500
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Christmas Time Special

Premier Granite And Stone

Two beautiful granite countertops come together in this stunning basement bar in Cranberry, PA.
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and beige floor.

Elm Grove - Lower Level Bar

Stone Dimensions

Lower Level Bar with (profile) Flat-Eased (stone) Red Dragon Granite Countertops
Design ideas for an expansive traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Staten Island, NY | Bar & Wine Cellar

Filipe Custom Woodwork

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and porcelain floors.

Premier Construction Services, LLC

Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and light hardwood floors.

Kitchen bar wine cellar & entertainment TV

YB Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Butler's Pantry Farmhouse Sink & Open Shelves

Williams Partnership: Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Birmingham with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Promontory New Build 2023

Shearer Designs

Built in home bar and wine room to modern kitchen
This is an example of a large modern u-shaped wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

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.