Butler's Pantry
Wet bar - transitional wet bar idea in Atlanta with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash and mosaic tile backsplash

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

Contemporary Home Bar

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall ceramic tile wet bar remodel in Denver with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash and stone slab backsplash

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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

Contemporary Home Remodel

Able And Baker

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall porcelain tile and beige floor wet bar remodel in Los Angeles with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, gray backsplash, white countertops and mirror backsplash

Custom Wet Bar off Kitchen

Hammersmith Associates

Example of a small transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar design in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash and subway tile backsplash

Interiors

Schneider Construction & Restoration

Small trendy single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in New Orleans with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash and marble backsplash

Wet Bar with Arched Opening and Glass Fronted Cabinetry

Orren Pickell Building Group

This French country, new construction home features a circular first-floor layout that connects from great room to kitchen and breakfast room, then on to the dining room via a small area that turned out to be ideal for a fully functional bar. Directly off the kitchen and leading to the dining room, this space is perfectly located for making and serving cocktails whenever the family entertains. In order to make the space feel as open and welcoming as possible while connecting it visually with the kitchen, glass cabinet doors and custom-designed, leaded-glass column cabinetry and millwork archway help the spaces flow together and bring in. The space is small and tight, so it was critical to make it feel larger and more open. Leaded-glass cabinetry throughout provided the airy feel we were looking for, while showing off sparkling glassware and serving pieces. In addition, finding space for a sink and under-counter refrigerator was challenging, but every wished-for element made it into the final plan. Photo by Mike Kaskel

Orono Custom Home

Divine Custom Homes

Large transitional galley ceramic tile and brown floor wet bar photo in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash and gray countertops

Parker, Colorado

Lucy Gold Interiors

Beautiful Finishes and Lighting
Example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor seated home bar design in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, metal backsplash and gray countertops

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Shapiro & Company Architects

Wet bar - traditional single-wall light wood floor wet bar idea in Nashville with gray cabinets, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash and gray countertops

Giddy Up!

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

Wet bar - contemporary l-shaped light wood floor wet bar idea in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash and gray countertops

Belmont-Hillsboro Bourbon Bar

Sara Ray Interior Design

Photo by Gieves Anderson
Seated home bar - small contemporary single-wall dark wood floor seated home bar idea in Nashville with open cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, gray countertops and metal backsplash

Modern Craftsman Custom Home Wet Bar

Paradigm Homes

Example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall beige floor wet bar design in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash and gray countertops

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

M + T Home

Taylor + Taylor

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall dark wood floor wet bar remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash and gray 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

Ramble Romantic

ACM Design

Lower level bar perfect for entertaining. The calming gray cabinetry pairs perfectly with the countertops and pendants. Meechan Architectural Photography

Home Bar with Green Backsplash and Gray 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!

Immaculate Home Renovation

Metke Remodeling & Luxury Homes

Trendy single-wall gray floor wet bar photo in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, gray backsplash and white countertops