Miri Ekshtein
Example of a mid-sized trendy single-wall porcelain tile wet bar design in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood countertops and red backsplash

Los Angeles

Regal X Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped porcelain tile and beige floor seated home bar remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, black cabinets and black countertops

Los Altos Hills Uber-Modern Kitchen

Harrell Design + Build

Bernard Andre Photography
Home bar - large contemporary porcelain tile home bar idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and quartz countertops

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Contemporary Wet Bar in Bonita Springs, FL

Progressive Design Build

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.

Dolphin Terrace | Irvine Terrace, Newport Beach, CA

Prime Time Coastal Development, Inc.

Seated home bar - mid-sized contemporary single-wall porcelain tile seated home bar idea in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, marble countertops, beige backsplash and glass sheet backsplash

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Divine Commercial and Residential Interiors

Wet bar - mid-sized cottage single-wall porcelain tile wet bar idea in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash and mosaic tile backsplash

Highlands Creek

Cornelius Homes, Inc.

Wonderful lower level with 10 foot ceilings, alder wood bar, wine cellar behind heavy glass doors, poker room, exercise room, home theater, bedroom, half bath, brick pattern herringbone tile floor, 1 x 6 wood ceiling with beams. The home theater is open and adjacent to this area, it's back where the camera is sitting for this photo. And, there's a view of the waterfall from the pool outside the windows behind the bar! Photo by Paul Bonnichsen.

Private Country Club Residence

Lyons Johnston Associates

Peak Photography
Example of a mid-sized trendy l-shaped porcelain tile wet bar design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops and stone slab backsplash

Basement Custom Bar

That Design Studio

Wet bar - large traditional porcelain tile wet bar idea with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, brown backsplash and glass tile backsplash

Sandy Springs Basement Design/Build

Home Expressions Interiors by Laura Bloom Inc.

This client wanted their Terrace Level to be comprised of the warm finishes and colors found in a true Tuscan home. Basement was completely unfinished so once we space planned for all necessary areas including pre-teen media area and game room, adult media area, home bar and wine cellar guest suite and bathroom; we started selecting materials that were authentic and yet low maintenance since the entire space opens to an outdoor living area with pool. The wood like porcelain tile used to create interest on floors was complimented by custom distressed beams on the ceilings. Real stucco walls and brick floors lit by a wrought iron lantern create a true wine cellar mood. A sloped fireplace designed with brick, stone and stucco was enhanced with the rustic wood beam mantle to resemble a fireplace seen in Italy while adding a perfect and unexpected rustic charm and coziness to the bar area. Finally decorative finishes were applied to columns for a layered and worn appearance. Tumbled stone backsplash behind the bar was hand painted for another one of a kind focal point. Some other important features are the double sided iron railed staircase designed to make the space feel more unified and open and the barrel ceiling in the wine cellar. Carefully selected furniture and accessories complete the look.

Readcrest

Jacqueline Kleinberg Interiors

Example of a trendy u-shaped porcelain tile and white floor seated home bar design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite countertops and white countertops

Sophisticated Ranch

Fulton Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley porcelain tile wet bar remodel in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and granite countertops

Award Wining Home Bar

Khoury Design

By removing the closets there was enough space to add the needed appliances, plumbing and cabinets to transform this space into a luxury bar area. While incorporating the adjacent space’s materials and finishes (stained walnut cabinets, painted maple cabinets and matte quartz countertops with a hint of gold and purple glitz), a distinctive style was created by using the white maple cabinets for wall cabinets and the slab walnut veneer for base cabinets to anchor the space. The centered glass door wall cabinet provides an ideal location for displaying drinkware while the floating shelves serve as a display for three-dimensional art. To provide maximum function, roll out trays and a two-tiered cutlery divider was integrated into the cabinets. In addition, the bar includes integrated wine storage with refrigerator drawers which is ideal not only for wine but also bottled water, mixers and condiments for the bar. This entertainment area was finished by adding an integrated ice maker and a Galley sink, which is a workstation equipped with a 5-piece culinary kit including cutting board, drying rack, colander, bowl, and lower-tier platform, providing pure luxury for slicing garnishes and condiments for cocktail hour.

Home Bar Renovation St. Louis, MO

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Wet bar - mid-sized transitional u-shaped porcelain tile wet bar idea in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash and mosaic tile backsplash

Modern Makeover on the Mississippi

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

A newly retired couple had purchased their 1989 home because it offered everything they needed on one level. He loved that the house was right on the Mississippi River with access for docking a boat. She loved that there was two bedrooms on the Main Level, so when the grandkids came to stay, they had their own room. The dark, traditional style kitchen with wallpaper and coffered ceiling felt closed off from the adjacent Dining Room and Family Room. Although the island was large, there was no place for seating. We removed the peninsula and reconfigured the kitchen to create a more functional layout that includes 9-feet of 18-inch deep pantry cabinets The new island has seating for four and is orientated to the window that overlooks the back yard and river. Flat-paneled cabinets in a combination of horizontal wood and semi-gloss white paint add to the modern, updated look. A large format tile (24” x 24”) runs throughout the kitchen and into the adjacent rooms for a continuous, monolithic look.

Holladay, Utah Residence

European Marble & Granite

European Marble and Granite
Example of a mid-sized trendy single-wall porcelain tile and white floor seated home bar design in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface countertops, multicolored backsplash and metal backsplash

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Jonathan Nutt
Seated home bar - large transitional single-wall gray floor and porcelain tile seated home bar idea in Chicago with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash and stone tile backsplash

2100 Towers Penthouse

Interior Design Associates, Inc.

Custom walnut cabinets with stainless accents and Golden Macuba granite countertop, wine cooler and ice maker complete this entertainment area. The mirrored backsplash reflects the living area and the ocean view beyond. Rob Downey Photography

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Large trendy u-shaped porcelain tile seated home bar photo in Other with mosaic tile backsplash, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartz countertops and multicolored backsplash

All Cabinet Finishes Porcelain Tile Home Bar 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!

DeWils Cabinetry

Sundown Development Construction

Mid-sized elegant single-wall porcelain tile and brown floor wet bar photo in Portland with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets and medium tone wood cabinets