The former galley kitchen was reconfigured as the new wet bar. The original slate floor was preserved but new cabinets with thermofoil doors and new back-painted glass countertops were installed. Photography by Ehlen Creative.

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Wet bar - traditional single-wall porcelain tile and gray floor wet bar idea in Houston with no sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, glass countertops, beige backsplash and beige countertops

The Del Mar House

American Hurricane Solutions

Inspiration for a large tropical ceramic tile and beige floor seated home bar remodel in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, glass countertops, beige backsplash and ceramic backsplash

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Modern Desert Contemporary Residence

Design Directives, LLC

Sunken wet bar with swivel chair seating, lighted liquor display. Custom mahogany cabinets in mitered square pattern with bronze medallions. Glass and granite countertop. Interior Design by Susan Hersker and Elaine Ryckman, Photo: Mark Boisclair, Contractor- Manship Builders, Architect - Bing Hu Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/desert-contemporary/

Trump Palace

Michael Wolk Design Associates

Soft, gossamer thin curtains by MWS Drapery filter the sunlight that streams through the large windows. Butterscotch bar stools sit adjacent to the elegant bar area, perfect for entertaining.

Savant Lifestyle

SES Design Group

Lighting Design
Mid-sized minimalist galley wet bar photo in Houston with an undermount sink, glass countertops, beige backsplash, subway tile backsplash and open cabinets

Penthouse

Ing. Christian Weißmann GesmbH

Freigeformte Bar mit integriertem Champagnercooler und Weinklimaschrank. Barplatte hinterleuchtet
Example of a mid-sized tuscan galley marble floor home bar design in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass countertops and beige backsplash

Appartement à Beaugrenelle

Gil Bakhtiar - Architecte Designer

Mid-sized trendy single-wall ceramic tile and white floor seated home bar photo in Paris with open cabinets, white cabinets, glass countertops and beige backsplash

Home Bar with Glass Countertops and Beige 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!