This home bar fits perfectly in an under utilized great room niche featuring a dedicated area for wine, coffee and other specialty beverages. Ed Russell Photography.

Spring Lake Retreat

threshold interiors

Wet bar - large coastal single-wall beige floor wet bar idea in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, blue backsplash, porcelain backsplash and white countertops

Beachfront San Clemente

Obvious Flair Interior Design

Martin King Photography
Mid-sized beach style u-shaped porcelain tile and beige floor seated home bar photo in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, multicolored countertops and subway tile backsplash

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First Floor Overhaul

Touchstone Kitchen and Bath

Inspiration for a small timeless single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor dry bar remodel in Philadelphia with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, porcelain backsplash and gray countertops

Speak Easy Vibe in Willowsford, Aldie, VA

Interior Style by Marisa Moore

Modern speak easy vibe for this basement remodel. Created the arches under the family room extension to give it a retro vibe. Dramatic lighting and ceiling with ambient lighting add to the feeling of the space.

Butler's Pantry Bar

Tim Barber Architects

Interior design by Tineke Triggs of Artistic Designs for Living. Photography by Laura Hull.
Large elegant galley dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, blue cabinets, wood countertops, brown countertops, glass-front cabinets, blue backsplash and wood backsplash

Midnight Magic Bar

Aubrey Costello

Photo Credit: Studio Three Beau
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley porcelain tile and brown floor wet bar remodel in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz countertops, black backsplash, ceramic backsplash and white countertops

Golden Isles Residence 1

2id Interiors

Emilio Collavino
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley porcelain tile and gray floor wet bar remodel in Miami with dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, a drop-in sink, black backsplash, gray countertops and open cabinets

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.

Chestnut Hill

Annie Hall Interiors

Michael Lee
Small transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black backsplash, soapstone countertops and mirror backsplash

Modern Classic in Denver

Laura Medicus Interiors

This home was built in the early 2000’s. We completely reconfigured the kitchen, updated the breakfast room, added a bar to the living room, updated a powder room, a staircase and several fireplaces. Interior Styling by Kristy Oatman. Photographs by Jordan Katz. FEATURED IN Colorado Nest

Atherton Residence

TINEKE TRIGGS

Wet bar - mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar idea in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash and brown countertops

OASIS AT HOME

Dona Rosene Interiors

Large transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, black backsplash, marble backsplash and white countertops

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.

The Branches

Elle Du Monde LLC

Inspiration for a transitional single-wall light wood floor wet bar remodel in Atlanta with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite countertops, black backsplash and black countertops

Wine Cellar/ Bar

SoCal Contractor

Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Erika Bierman Photography
Wet bar - large traditional u-shaped dark wood floor wet bar idea in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface countertops, black backsplash and glass tile backsplash

Bonnie Brae New Build

Katy Skye Interiors

Dark Grey Bar
Mid-sized trendy single-wall ceramic tile and gray floor home bar photo in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, black backsplash, quartz backsplash and black countertops

Moody Beverage Center

Tracy Berman Interiors

This beverage center is located adjacent to the kitchen and joint living area composed of greys, whites and blue accents. Our main focus was to create a space that would grab people’s attention, and be a feature of the kitchen. The cabinet color is a rich blue (amalfi) that creates a moody, elegant, and sleek atmosphere for the perfect cocktail hour. This client is one who is not afraid to add sparkle, use fun patterns, and design with bold colors. For that added fun design we utilized glass Vihara tile in a iridescent finish along the back wall and behind the floating shelves. The cabinets with glass doors also have a wood mullion for an added accent. This gave our client a space to feature his beautiful collection of specialty glassware. The quilted hardware in a polished chrome finish adds that extra sparkle element to the design. This design maximizes storage space with a lazy susan in the corner, and pull-out cabinet organizers for beverages, spirits, and utensils.

Conversational Crawl Space

The Remodel Group

A live edge bar height counter to match the live edge shelves above the bar.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall vinyl floor and brown floor wet bar remodel in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, black backsplash, subway tile backsplash and gray countertops

Home Bar with Black Backsplash and Blue Backsplash Ideas

Everyone has their favorite spot to enjoy a glass of wine or a shot of whiskey. For some people, that spot is right in the comfort of their own home bar. In-home bars can act as a central hub for entertainment, and can easily bring with them the fun atmosphere of a tavern or cocktail lounge. When browsing photos for home bar ideas, ask yourself the following questions to make sure you create exactly what you want and need:

I want to build a home bar. Where do I start?

First, pick a location. Generally, people will build a basement bar or corner bar in an area near the kitchen or dining room. If you are limited in terms of available indoor space, an outdoor bar is an excellent option, especially during warmer seasons. Once you have secured a location, decide on what functionality you want to include in your space, such as sinks, storage and refrigeration. This will help you with the overall layout of your home bar design, and then you can start picking materials and finishes that will coordinate with the rest of the space.

Do I need a wet bar or portable bar?

Including a sink in the functionality of your new watering hole makes it a wet bar. Sinks are convenient for home bars if you choose a location far from your kitchen. Don’t need running water? You might think about going with one of the many portable home bar design ideas, which will enable you to conveniently turn any space in your house into a barroom or cantina. For portable options, try a fun bar cart.

What home bar furniture should I get?

Choose furniture that will coordinate well with the rest of your home’s decor. Seating and storage are essential to home bar designs, so look for bar stools and a liquor cabinet of some sort. If you are creating a freestanding station instead of using existing countertops, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stool and table height work together before you finalize any home bar designs. Once you’ve found all of the right furniture pieces, you can implement your favorite decorative elements based on the home bar ideas that inspire you the most.

How should I decorate my home bar?

Accessorizing is the fun part of finalizing home bar designs. Find a theme that you want to incorporate — think about what you might see at your favorite pub or alehouse. There are infinite bar decorating ideas to choose from, but don’t stress too much about finding the right barware pieces, as these are easy to change out. Bottle openers, decanters, ice buckets, cocktail shakers and glassware are a few of the functional accessories to remember to pick up. Coasters, neon lights or signage are all great home bar ideas that will help you achieve the look you want, whether it’s a futuristic lounge or a historical saloon. Last, but not least, don’t forget to stock up on your beverage of choice!

Cape Cod Classic

Laplante Construction Inc.

Vartanian custom built cabinet with inset doors and decorative glass doors Glass tile backsplash Counter top is LG Hausys Quartz “Viatera®” Under counter Sub Zero fridge