22 Wet Bar Ideas to Raise a Glass to
Cheers to raising the bar
If you’re looking for your next DIY idea or interior design project, home wet bars are back in style. With a wet bar, you can recreate a night on the town while entertaining in your living room, dining room, or basement. Whether you opt for a complete remodel or add a few simple elements to enhance your home bar, the end result will be something you can raise a glass to.
Classic Wet Bar Ideas
You can add a wet bar anywhere in your home. Here are just a few ideas that’ll elevate any room.
1. Family Room Wet Bar Nook
Why not add a wet bar where you already entertain? Try converting a corner of your existing family room or living room. This wet bar adds a touch of style with white shaker cabinets, open shelves, and its own wine fridge. No need to run back and forth from the kitchen—you can host and hang out at the same time.
2. Classic Wine Bar
Don’t use that formal dining room or family room as much as you’d like? You can turn any room into a wine bar with all the style and space of a classic lounge. You can’t go wrong with open shelves, custom wine racks, and wicker chairs. Mix dark wood cabinets and wood flooring to find the perfect color palette for your wet bar.
3. Double the Function
If space is limited, try doubling up and using your breakfast bar as a wet bar for evening entertainment. Add some mood lighting and display your shaker set or barware for decor. With a sink on hand for easy cleaning, you can transition easily from day to night. If everyone always ends up in your kitchen anyway, this is a plan that will suit your space.
4. Entertainment Room
Turn a multi-purpose entertainment room into a wet bar by night. This modern entertainment room features black kitchen cabinets, white countertops, and a mirror backsplash. Try stainless steel appliances for convenience, and funky furniture for personal flare.
Wet Bar Accessory Ideas
Add function to any wet bar with these simple accessories. A new space can be an open canvas, so feel free to personalize your wet bar.
5. Wine Rack
Perfect for a home wet bar, a countertop wine rack will fit in almost any space. A wine rack complements your space and shows off the gorgeous hues of your prized collection at the same time. You could also add a rack to an existing wet bar for extra storage.
6. Mini-Fridge
Consider adding a mini-fridge to your bar for mixers, champagne, and more. Wine fridges are fantastic but mini-fridges have a bit more flexibility. Keep from running to the kitchen for ingredients by storing them in your wet bar.
7. Display Glassware
Displaying glassware is a great solution if you’ve got limited space in your upper cabinets. If you’ve invested in stylish stemware, why hide it? Install a hanging bar as a focal point and have your wine glasses on hand when you need them.
8. Backlight Bottles
If you’ve got open shelving, floating shelves, or glass-front cabinets, take the opportunity to highlight the beauty of your liquor bottles. A few LEDs can turn your wet bar into a centerpiece with minimal effort.
9. Ice Bucket
Add a vintage ice bucket for form and function. Making cocktails without a full fridge? An ice bucket is dual-purpose, saving you time and adding a retro spin to your wet bar.
Add a Wet Bar to Your Basement
Turning your basement into a wet bar? Here are a few home wet bar design ideas perfect for remodeling your basement.
10. Add Pendant Lights
Basement bars are classic, and when you’re setting one up, lighting is key. You want to make your downstairs hangout space feel bright and inviting. Here, industrial-style pendant lights perfectly highlight exposed brick walls, a wooden bar, and marble countertops. You can always add recessed or area lights for a bright feeling when you’re lacking in natural light.
11. Basement Wine Cellar With Wet Bar
If your wine bottles are starting to take over your kitchen, it might be time to consider an at-home wine cellar. Let your collection double as decor, add a wine fridge or mini-fridge to keep your cheese and white wine cold, and experience an Italian villa in your own home.
12. Rounded Countertops
This remodel features a full kitchen with a rounded bar, terracotta floor, and wood accents. The rounded countertop fits with the flow of the room. A rounded bar can also be ideal for a smaller space, and add visual interest.
Wet Bar Design Ideas
You’ll want to make sure your wet bar is both stylish and functional. These timeless trends will keep your wet bar up to date.
13. Add Statement Art
This stylish wet bar is the embodiment of artistic flare. The natural stone theme extends from the sculptures to the chairs and even the stunning grandfather clock. Even the abstract painting lends to the light stone color palette and unifies the aesthetic.
14. Themed Wet Bar
Pour some of your personality into a custom wet bar. This bar features a vintage telephone—perfect if you’re going for speakeasy chic. You’re free to express yourself with decorative accents in your favorite colors. You can even add a flat-screen TV or any personal collectibles for a sports bar feel.
15. Subway Tile Backsplash
This living space has an open floor plan with plenty of room to spare. A stylish subway backsplash and a mini chandelier make this wet bar the focal point of the room.
16. Mirror Glass Backsplash
A glass backsplash can take your wet bar up a level. It makes a small space look larger, and helps highlight any liquor bottles or glassware you want to display.
17. Commit to Color
Pick a color scheme to express your mood. This off-white and gold wet bar features a hidden wine rack for extra storage. The gold hardware gives the room an elegant, unified feeling.
18. Custom Mosaic Backsplash
For a less traditional backsplash, try custom mosaic tiles. If your wet bar is looking clean but a bit lackluster, a custom backsplash will draw the eye and make a statement.
Alternative Wet Bar Design Ideas
Maybe you’re still on the fence between a wet bar and other home bar ideas. If you’re looking for more out-of-the-box hosting solutions, we’ve got a few suggestions to meet your needs.
19. Coffee Wet Bar
If alcohol isn’t your thing, you can always turn any wet bar into a coffee bar. Just add your favorite coffee or espresso machine, mugs, or even a milk steamer. You’ll be ready to entertain your friends, alcohol-free, any time of day.
20. Repurpose a Vintage Cabinet
You can revive your vintage cabinet by turning it into an open bar. Glass cabinet doors can be reinvented to display your glassware, and you can even add seating for a cozy corner bar.
21. Bar Cart
If a full wet bar isn’t in the cards right now, try a bar cart. A few throw pillows or matching metallics can make a bar cart an essential part of your home aesthetic. Get the benefits of a portable bar until you’re ready to upgrade.
22. Butler Pantry
If your house features a built-in butler pantry, consider converting it to a wet bar. Already designed with serving and storing in mind, a butler pantry can convert to a wet bar for more flexible entertaining.