This basement bar has everything you need for ideal entertaining: plenty of storage and shelf space for glassware and beverages

Lakehouse at Kingsgate

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Dry bar and butler's pantry

Ginger Ayn Interiors

House -- 3rd Street

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Butlers pantry features under counter beverage refrigerator, subway tile backsplash, and custom modern shaker cabinetry.

Vale Court - Modern Farmhouse

E2 Homes Ltd

Custom basement bar with subway tiles, ship lap posts, and generous amounts of cabinetry.

Placid Lake Transitional Basement Remodel

Bearded Builders

Bars - Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars

The Cleary Company

New wet bar installed in sunroom addition open to new dining and family rooms perfect spot for entertaining family and friends. Features include sink, quartz countertops, beverage fridge, wine storage, upper cabinets with glass doors for showing off barware and subway tile with contrasting grout color.

Charlotte, NC- Townhouse -Kitchen remodel

Leslie Williams Interior Design

We created a keeping room/bar for this client. Added circle mullions on upper cabinets for a focal point and painted back of the see thru glass cabinets gray to match the islands. Comfy chairs with a touch of blush to add some color to this neutral palette.

Castle Grey Shaker

Wholesale Cabinets

Two-tone bar in a traditional look

Zen Living

We love the open and bright upper cabinets paired with the Mocha ST-236754 Stained base cabinets for a touch of tradition!

Los Gatos Cabana

J. Kretschmer Architect: Art & Architecture

J Kretschmer

Kitchens

Becker Home Improvement Inc.

White Transitional Farmhouse

DK Homes

Naperville - Single Family New Construction

Desa Design Studio

Butler's Pantry - White Cabinetry with Seeded Glass Doors, Wine Storage, Wine Fridge, Beverage Fridge, Wet Bar, and Mercury Glass Metallic Geometric Backsplash Photo Credit: Wally Kilburg

Wet Bar Butlers Pantry

Meyer Design

Gorgeous rustic wood cabinets with under cabinet lighting features a wine fridge, farmhouse sink, and open storage.

Kitchen Dry Bar

KraftMaster Renovations

Traditional style kitchen with some gold and blue flair. Pendant lights are a beautiful gold finish that compliment the hardware in the space and the island chairs go perfectly with the fun island.

Philadelphia Luxury Home Custom Wine Bar

Kaestner Designs - Kitchens, Baths & Interiors

I was asked to design a compact wet bar for the space under the stairs that led to the roof deck. Problem solved! This design features glass-door upper cabinets with a sink base and panels for the lower portion that were designed around a compact beverage center and a bar sink. Quartz counters and oil rubbed bronze faucet highlight this project. Sleek subway tiles in white provide the perfect backdrop for this small but useful space!

Transitional Basement Bar in Milford, MI

Dream Kitchens

Oxford Ave.

Carla Bast Design

Custom wet bar with island featuring rustic wood beams and pendant lighting.

Schumacher

Home Bar Design Ideas with Subway Tile Splashback and White Benchtop

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.