A custom wine nook with built-in cabinets and Talavera tile backsplash in a Spanish-style Westlake Village home renovation. Polished Quartz countertops and white paint give classic features such as raised panel drawers a fresh update. Glass-front cabinets with interior lighting turn stored barware into a beautiful display. Wrought steel bar pulls and knobs elevate the design of this contemporary Spanish look. Photographer: Tom Clary

Traditional Spanish Villa

Hann Builders

Mid-sized tuscan single-wall terra-cotta tile and brown floor wet bar photo in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash and subway tile backsplash

Calf Creek

James Michael Howard

Example of a mid-sized minimalist single-wall terra-cotta tile wet bar design in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops and white backsplash

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Windermere Waterfront

Joie Gowan | Windermere Real Estate Co.

Example of a mid-sized 1960s galley terra-cotta tile wet bar design in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white backsplash and white countertops

Palos Verdes Estates Spanish Residence

Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.

Indoor-outdoor home bar area overlooking the ocean.
Example of a mid-sized tuscan terra-cotta tile and red floor seated home bar design in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash and white countertops

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Olivia Martin / Architecte d'Intérieur

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Mid-sized mid-century modern u-shaped terra-cotta tile and red floor seated home bar photo in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, an integrated sink and laminate countertops

Terra-Cotta Tile Home Bar with White 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!