Lower level bar perfect for entertaining. The calming gray cabinetry pairs perfectly with the countertops and pendants. Meechan Architectural Photography

De Sola Terrace, Newport Beach

Jeri Koegel Photography

Jeri Koegel

High-End Basement Renovation

Owen Homes LLC

Rénovation colorée pour cet appartement - Projet Rocher

Mon Concept Habitation

Les propriétaires ont voulu créer une atmosphère poétique et raffinée. Le contraste des couleurs apporte lumière et caractère à cet appartement. Nous avons rénové tous les éléments d'origine de l'appartement.

HIstoric Campbell Building - Industrial Home Bar

Walker Woodworking

Loft apartment gets a custom home bar complete with liquor storage and prep area. Shelving and slab backsplash make this a unique spot for entertaining.

Cigars and Bars

Greenbrook Design Center

Dovetail drawers - cerused white oak - liquor storage in the pull out drawers of the minibar

The bar, located off the great room and accessible from the foyer, features a marble tile backsplash, custom bar, and floating shelves. The focal point of the bar is the stunning arched wine storage pass-thru, which draws you in from the front door and frames the window on the far wall.

Transitional Kitchen and Great Room

Adam Gibson Design

Adam Gibson

First Floor Remodeling

Ryan Davis Contracting

Two Creeks

KA DesignWorks

David Marlow Photography

Wet Bar with Metropolis Textured Melamine door style in Falls Church, VA

UltraCraft Cabinetry

Metropolis Textured Melamine door style in Argent Oak Vertical finish. Designed by Danielle Melchione, CKD of Reico Kitchen & Bath. Photographed by BTW Images LLC.

Shallow Depth Floating Shelves made with reclaimed wood

Denise Quade Design

A bar was built in to the side of this family room to showcase the homeowner's Bourbon collection. Reclaimed wood was used to add texture to the wall and the same wood was used to create the custom shelves. A bar sink and paneled beverage center provide the functionality the room needs. The paneling on the other walls are all original to the home.

Rustic basement

Johnson County Remodeling

No more changing table in the Family Room!

Amy Storm & Company

Joe Kwon Photography

Westlake Steed Luxury Homes

Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.

Wildwood Mixed Finishes

Amish Custom Kitchens

Gray stained cabinet in wet bar area match the large island finish. Custom panel on wine cooler, curving mullions on center glass doors and walnut countertop.

Mountain Maritime Bar

Design Harmony

Custom Cabinets: Acadia Cabinets Backsplash: Cle Tile Beverage Refrigerator: Albert Lee Sconces: Shades of Light

Alydar

Lauren Nicole Designs

Modern Wet Bar Design Falls Church, VA

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Designed at Reico Kitchen & Bath in Chantilly, VA this modern wet bar design features kitchen cabinets from Ultracraft Cabinetry in the door style Metropolis in the Argent Oak Vertical Grain finish. Bar countertops are engineered quartz in the color Pietra Gray from Caesarstone. The bar area also features lighted brackets from Luiere. Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Splashback and Medium Hardwood Floors

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.