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

Kitchen Renovation

Dovetail Drawers of Richmond

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar remodel in Richmond with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash and porcelain backsplash

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Spring Drive

Niemand Interiors LLC

Small trendy single-wall porcelain tile and gray floor wet bar photo in Houston with an undermount sink, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash and shaker cabinets

Art & The Kitchen

Built To Perfection Inc.

Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, gray countertops and granite countertops

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.

Pensacola Basement Reconfiguration

Noble Builder

Small minimalist single-wall carpeted and beige floor wet bar photo in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash and white countertops

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.

Butler's Pantry Liquor Pullout

Great Rooms Building Group

Dry bar - mid-sized galley dark wood floor and brown floor dry bar idea in Chicago with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash and white countertops

A Water's Edge Retreat

Amazing Spaces

Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal single-wall light wood floor and brown floor wet bar remodel in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash and white countertops

Passive House, Carroll Gardens

Ingui Architecture

Wet bar - small transitional single-wall light wood floor wet bar idea in New York with an undermount sink, gray backsplash, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, glass tile backsplash and gray countertops

Downtown Penthouse

Kitchen Distributors, Inc-Arkansas

Mid-sized trendy galley porcelain tile and beige floor seated home bar photo in Other with white cabinets, quartz countertops, glass tile backsplash, multicolored backsplash and glass-front cabinets

Viola E

Prodigy Homes Inc.

Karen Jackson Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall dark wood floor wet bar remodel in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash and glass tile backsplash

Basement Bar

Board & Vellum

The basement bar uses space that would otherwise be empty square footage. A custom bar aligns with the stair treads and is the same wood and finish as the floors upstairs. John Wilbanks Photography

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.

Retreat Bar

KOR Interior Design

Example of a small transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor home bar design in Minneapolis with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, green backsplash and glass tile backsplash

Custom Transitional Kitchen

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Wet bar - mid-sized transitional single-wall porcelain tile and beige floor wet bar idea in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite countertops, glass tile backsplash and multicolored countertops

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

Home Bar with Glass Tile Backsplash and Porcelain 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!

Brown Finished basement

Wright Design & Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless single-wall dark wood floor home bar remodel in Detroit with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, glass tile backsplash and an undermount sink