Contemporary Wet Bar in Bonita Springs, FL

Wet Bar Challenge: Working with the designer, who had a clear vision for the wet bar that included a “wave effect” for the backsplash, a temporary problem presented itself. The tile installer knew that he would not be able to cut the radius tile. Progressive Design Build was called in to find a solution, and solution they did. By installing drywall over the tile instead of cutting the tile, we could create the illusion the designer envisioned. Consequently, we installed the tile on the wall and then installed the drywall over the tile. The drywall formed the wave effect, rather than the other way around, and created the illusion of the radius that the designer dreamed of originally.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar remodel in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, onyx countertops, multicolored backsplash and red cabinets

Great Room Custom Bar

Marianne Stern Interiors

Seated home bar - mid-sized traditional galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor seated home bar idea in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash and black countertops

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Eclectic single-wall light wood floor wet bar photo in Providence with red cabinets, quartzite countertops, multicolored backsplash and recessed-panel cabinets

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Madera Builders LLC

Katie Johnson
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor wet bar remodel in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, red cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash and glass tile backsplash

Coral Ridge

Urban Trend Construction

Mid-sized trendy single-wall light wood floor wet bar photo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, solid surface countertops, multicolored backsplash and glass sheet backsplash

Home Bar with Red Cabinets and Multicolored 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!