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

Hudnell Basement

Kircher Design & Build

Example of a large transitional galley porcelain tile and brown floor seated home bar design in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, red backsplash and brick backsplash

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

Browse By Color

Explore Colors

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

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

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

Speakeasy

Red Dot Studio

Len Schneyder
Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic dark wood floor seated home bar remodel in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood countertops and red backsplash

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.

Equestrian

Vintage Custom Homes

Snap Photography
Wet bar - mid-sized traditional l-shaped ceramic tile wet bar idea in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite countertops and red backsplash

Eldorado Stone

Example of a home bar design in San Diego with red backsplash

14th Street

arQitecture

Todd Tully Danner
Mid-sized beach style galley slate floor and gray floor wet bar photo in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops, blue backsplash and wood backsplash

Capital Hill Bar & Family Area

Candace Nordquist Interiors

Seated home bar - mid-sized rustic galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor seated home bar idea in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, solid surface countertops, red backsplash and brick backsplash

Fairbanks Estates

Christin Homes LLC

Inspiration for a large craftsman single-wall concrete floor and brown floor wet bar remodel in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, red backsplash and brick backsplash

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

Bar & Wine Room

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC

Example of a large arts and crafts galley medium tone wood floor wet bar design in DC Metro with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood countertops, red backsplash and stone tile backsplash

Lesesne Street Daniel Island

Delpino Custom Homes

Transitional wet bar photo in Charleston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, blue backsplash and glass tile backsplash

Cape Cod classic contemporary

Carolyn Thayer interiors

Cary Hazlegrove
Beach style single-wall light wood floor and beige floor home bar photo in Boston with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets and blue backsplash

Storm Grey Kitchen

White Wood Kitchens

This storm grey kitchen on Cape Cod was designed by Gail of White Wood Kitchens. The cabinets are all plywood with soft close hinges made by UltraCraft Cabinetry. The doors are a Lauderdale style constructed from Red Birch with a Storm Grey stained finish. The island countertop is a Fantasy Brown granite while the perimeter of the kitchen is an Absolute Black Leathered. The wet bar has a Thunder Grey Silestone countertop. The island features shelves for cookbooks and there are many unique storage features in the kitchen and the wet bar to optimize the space and functionality of the kitchen. Builder: Barnes Custom Builders

Logan Street Basement

FBC Remodel

Walk behind wet bar with wood floors, glass shelves, built in wine cooler and blue accent tile. ©Finished Basement Company
Seated home bar - large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor seated home bar idea in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash and beige countertops

Home Bar with Blue Backsplash and Red 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!

Industrial Home Bar

Example of a large urban single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor seated home bar design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, concrete countertops, red backsplash and brick backsplash