Cute Little Bar tucked away in a corner
Example of a small beach style medium tone wood floor home bar design in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash and wood backsplash

Wine Bar Cabinet

House of Stone, Inc.

Small single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor home bar photo in Milwaukee with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash and wood backsplash

Copper Bar

River Woodcraft

Example of a small urban u-shaped medium tone wood floor seated home bar design in Philadelphia with open cabinets, black cabinets, copper countertops, wood backsplash and orange countertops

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Southern Closet Systems Inc.

Example of a small classic galley ceramic tile seated home bar design in Tampa with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, brown backsplash and wood backsplash

Backyard Improvement Project, Fence, Die Tables, Hot Tub Installation

Kappa Sigma Fraternity

Reused IKEA furniture used for a compact and sturdy mini bar. Material cost ~ 20$ for construction screws.
Mid-sized country l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor bar cart photo in San Francisco with no sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, wood backsplash and brown countertops

1950's Mid-Century Modern Beach House

Rollins Andrew Interiors

1950's mid-century modern beach house built by architect Richard Leitch in Carpinteria, California. Leitch built two one-story adjacent homes on the property which made for the perfect space to share seaside with family. In 2016, Emily restored the homes with a goal of melding past and present. Emily kept the beloved simple mid-century atmosphere while enhancing it with interiors that were beachy and fun yet durable and practical. The project also required complete re-landscaping by adding a variety of beautiful grasses and drought tolerant plants, extensive decking, fire pits, and repaving the driveway with cement and brick.

SJM2

Woodharbor Kitchen & Bath

Emily Kaldenberg
Example of a small classic single-wall slate floor home bar design in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, wood backsplash and beige backsplash

Small Butler's Pantry Between Dining Room and Kitchen

Denise Quade Design

White shaker cabinets were used in this butler's pantry between the kitchen and the dining room. White beadboard was used on the walls to add architectural interest. The wall cabinets have glass doors with traditional mullions. Closed storage on the bottom. Marble looking quartz is a durable surface for this area of the house.

Highlands Remodel

Ascent Contracting Inc

Inspiration for a small rustic single-wall carpeted and beige floor wet bar remodel in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, brown backsplash and wood backsplash

Bar shelving

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic galley wet bar remodel in Houston with open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, brown backsplash and wood backsplash

Finished Basement in Berkley, MI with Wet Bar

Finished Basements Plus

Wet bar - mid-sized traditional single-wall vinyl floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite countertops, brown backsplash, wood backsplash and white countertops

Ristrutturazione appartamento casa antica

Studio2D

Small trendy light wood floor and brown floor home bar photo in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, brown backsplash, wood backsplash and gray countertops

Highlands Remodel

Ascent Contracting Inc

Example of a small mountain style single-wall carpeted and beige floor wet bar design in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, brown backsplash and wood backsplash

Copper Bar

River Woodcraft

Small urban u-shaped medium tone wood floor seated home bar photo in Philadelphia with open cabinets, black cabinets, copper countertops, wood backsplash and orange countertops

Copper Bar

River Woodcraft

Seated home bar - small industrial u-shaped medium tone wood floor seated home bar idea in Philadelphia with open cabinets, black cabinets, copper countertops, wood backsplash and orange countertops

Home Bar with Wood 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!