www.genevacabinet.com - Lake Geneva, WI - Home bar well stocked with waterfall edge stone countertop featuring Plato Woodwork custom cabinetry in dark walnut stain.

Tidewater Model in The Hammock at Nocatee

Glenn Layton Homes

Glenn Layton Homes, LLC, "Building Your Coastal Lifestyle" Jeff Westcott Photography
Small beach style l-shaped home bar in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback and light hardwood floors.

Traditional Farmhouse Kitchen Update

Triple Heart Design

Hammered copper sink adds a little pop in the bar area. Madison Stoa Photography
Mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern Sophistication Bel Air

GAVIN GREEN HOME DESIGN LLC

After busy work, nothing is as relaxing as enjoying a drink at a built-in home bar. Custom pictures windows flood the home bar in daylight reflecting off of the light creamy textured wallcovering, architectural glass staircase railing, and commissioned artwork, custom cabinet & hand painted bar table complement the open concept floor plan design.

Liberty - The Overton Model

Van Metre Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Curl Curl

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped home bar in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Dallas | Longmeadow | Kitchen, Laundry, Living, etc

Kitchen Design Concepts

As as avid wine lover, a dry bar close to the dining room was a necessity. Previously a wet bar (that was completely enclosed and never used) we tore down walls and brought in cabinetry to match the kitchen to create a grand space. Bar Cabinetry: Ultracraft, Oakland Park door, Maple in Arctic White Hardware: Top Knobs Tapered bar pull, 5-1/16" c-c in polished chrome Countertop: Cambria Bellingham 3cm quartz Backsplash: Arizona Tile H-Line Nautilus Glossy, 4x16 in a horizontal brick lay Wall color: Sherwin Williams Pediment Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, LM Flooring, Nature Reserve Brushed Oak, Silverado, 7-1/4" Wine cooler: U-Line 2000 Series 18" Wine Captain

Kitchens

D.R. Domenichini Construction

Laura Wrede
This is an example of a large transitional galley wet bar in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and no sink.

BallenIsles

Krista + Home

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Miami with beige splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Custom Walnut Dry Bar

Trim Tech Designs

Every element of this stained walnut dry bar is eye-catching! Learn from our expert artisans about the right wood, cut, and finish for your custom cabinetry ?

Whole Home Interior Design, Mamaroneck, NY

True Identity Concepts

Design by True Identity Concepts
Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors and beige benchtop.

Rooms by Eve

Marylinda Ramos, Photography

The home bar echos the a summer sunset with warm lighting behind translucent striated panels reminiscent of shells worn thin by the sea. Blue artwork and accents continue to evoke sea and sky. Entry is through frosted doors in the kitchen. Photos: ML Ramos

Coyote Creek

KAM Designs

Photo of a country wet bar in Jackson with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors and beige benchtop.

Oakton Estates Kitchen

WINN Design+Build

Stacy Zarin Goldberg
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped home bar in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

TRANSITIONAL KITCHEN BAR

Sheila Rich Interiors, LLC

We added a bar between the kitchen and family room, which is perfect for entertaining and additional storage. The herringbone marble backsplash coordinates with the kitchen, as does the quartz countertop. The center glass doors display glassware and add an open feeling. Photography: Lauren Hagerstrom

Pantries & Wine Bars

California Closets

Custom Pantry & Wine Storage with Colorful Etched Glass Accents
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Charleston with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Vancouver Dunbar Transitional

Tanya Schoenroth Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Curl Curl

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped home bar in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Mississauga Full Home Interior

Gatti Brothers Ltd.

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Lake House, 3rd Lake

Cadence Custom Cabinetry, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

White Home Bar Design Ideas with Beige 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.