Bar Cabinetry Rustic Wood Warm Brown Mosaic

A perfect basement bar nook in a rustic alder with a warm brown tile mosaic and warm gray wall

Basement Remodel - TV Room w/ Bar & Desk + Workout Room & 3/4 Bathroom

The Cleary Company

Home Bars

Tobias Design LLC

Crystal Cove Newport Coast

Interiors By Patrick

Tonka Bay Beach House

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

In terms of functionality, the dry bar includes an under-cabinet wine refrigerator and unique drawers for bottle storage.

Rift-Cut Contemporary

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Dry Bar

KraftMaster Renovations

The large picture window allows a ton of natural light to pour into the space and brighten up the two-tone cabinetry. With raised panel cabinet doors, the kitchen is traditional and matches the elegant style of this comfortable home. The back of the kitchen has a small dry bar, while the front has a dedicated coffee bar - not to mention the awesome pot filler at the range!

Gloria Ave

Riki S. Design

Custom coffee/beverage station, with stunning mother of pearl mosaic backsplash and gold touches

Lynnfield Renovation

Lee Kimball

Modern San Diego History

Marrokal Design & Remodeling

Built-In & Bar in Tampa, FL

Studio Luxe Custom Cabinetry

Colorful built-in cabinetry creates a multifunctional space in this Tampa condo. The bar section features lots of refrigerated and temperature controlled storage as well as a large display case and countertop for preparation. The additional built-in space offers plenty of storage in a variety of sizes and functionality.

Greenwood Road, West Vancouver

Raveninside

Theater/Bar/Games Room

Interior Remodel: Arizona bar cat

ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting

A closet and hall countertop were converted into an extension of the kitchen and became the bar. Cats love tending bar, as they can keep track of all comings and goings.

Home Bar Chicago

Benvenuti and Stein

Elegant home cocktail bar has black cabinetry with glass upper cabinets. The decorative gold accented backsplash tile creates a striking focal point. Its location next to the kitchen allows convenient in-home entertaining. Norman Sizemore photographer

Contemporary Waterfront — Lake Arrowhead, California

Scorziell Development, Inc.

Custom-designed contemporary home bar glass cabinets, white crown molding with indirect lighting, staircase lighting and custom tile in Lake Arrowhead, California.

Dry Bar & Sitting Area

KraftMaster Renovations

Corner area of this house that is used for a dry bar and sitting area, next to a beautiful and orignal fireplace. The dry bar has two under counter fridges with a tower and glass display. Floating shelves with a picture light over head that ties in with the kitchen picture light.

Tonka Bay Beach House

Studio M Kitchen & Bath

Integrated lighting and a backsplash of reflective tile keep things bright.

Wilmette Basement Remodel

North Shore Kitchen & Bath

Home Bar Design Ideas with Mosaic Tile 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.