This wetbar leads from the kitchen to the dining room. A fun geometric pattern plays on the wall tiles. Glass doors on the cabinets provides additional accents in this bar.

Tile Flooring

Northwest Carpet One

Cherokee 2 - Loomis

Stage Right Design, Inc.

Speakeasy

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

The Ginesi Speakeasy is the ideal at-home entertaining space. A two-story extension right off this home's kitchen creates a warm and inviting space for family gatherings and friendly late nights.

Grossberg

Aaron Vry Designer Kitchens & Baths

Aaron Vry

Statement Blue Kitchen in Folsom

Design for Living

Transitional Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Studio 810 Design/Build

Grossman Home

megro123

Navy blue wet bar with wallpaper (Farrow & Ball), gold shelving, quartz (Cambria) countertops, brass faucet, ice maker, beverage/wine refrigerator, and knurled brass handles.

TBS Design Gallery

Pamela Pennington Studios

A modern space for entertaining. Custom cabinetry, with limitless configurations and finishes.

Private Oceanside Residence

Felder & Associates

photo by Dickson Dunlap

Newtown Estate Property, Newtown Pa

Black-eyed Susan

Nelson Wine Cellar

Renaissance GSB

This home bar is complemented with a Renaissance GSB wine cellar enclosure. Our Revival line has minimalist lines, a multipoint lock and insulated glass to provide premium protection for your wine collection. Learn more about our products at www.rgsbronze.com

Man Cave

California Closets of Tennessee

This man cave incorporates masculine design elements – and wine storage – to create a well-appointed retreat for the refined man .

Dry Bar

Kaiko Design Interiors

Bi-fold opening bar with fluted glass inset panel. Mirrored back and glass shelves.

Mirasol Transitional Golf Course Villa

Annie Santulli Designs

Mixing contemporary style with traditional architectural features, allowed us to put a fresh new face, while keeping the familiar warm comforts. Multiple conversation areas that are cozy and intimate break up the vast open floor plan, allowing the homeowners to enjoy intimate gatherings or host grand events. Matching white conversation couches were used in the living room to section the large space without closing it off. A wet bar was built in the corner of the living room with custom glass cabinetry and leather bar stools. Carrera marble was used throughout to coordinate with the traditional architectural features. And, a mixture of metallics were used to add a touch of modern glam.

Westfield Residence

Lori Dubrow Design

Belmore Abode

Tempus Design Studio Pty Ltd

Kath Heke - Real Estate Photography

Loft Kitchen

Raychel Wade Design

Steeplechase Traditional Bar

Stimmel Consulting Group

McLean White Traditional Kitchen

Brian J. McGarry Interiors

Another view of the bar area shows us the wine cooler at the end. Photos by Brian J. McGarry

Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass-front Cabinets and Black 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.