Design ideas for a traditional single-wall home bar in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Lower Level Family Room

Wauwatosa By Design

We built this cabinetry as a beverage & snack area. The hanging shelf is coordinated with the fireplace mantel. We tiled the backsplash with Carrera Marble Subway Tile.

Crème de la crème

Valerie Legras Atelier

This is an example of a transitional single-wall wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Tranquil & Stunning Seaside with Beautiful Cabinetry

AlliKristé Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen Design

Lori Hamilton
Large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Tampa with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and white benchtop.

Soos Creek Farmhouse

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Farmhouse style kitchen with reclaimed materials and shiplap walls.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped home bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Via Dona - Rustic Ranch

John Anthony Drafting & Design

Transitional galley seated home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets and grey splashback.

Chic Chateau

A. Perry Homes

Butler Pantry Bar
This is an example of a traditional single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Wet Bar with Kitchen Remodel in Maitland

KBF Design Gallery

New homeowners wanted to update the kitchen before moving in. KBF replaced all the flooring with a mid-tone plank engineered wood, and designed a gorgeous new kitchen that is truly the centerpiece of the home. The crystal chandelier over the center island is the first thing you notice when you enter the space, but there is so much more to see! The architectural details include corbels on the range hood, cabinet panels and matching hardware on the integrated fridge, crown molding on cabinets of varying heights, creamy granite countertops with hints of gray, black, brown and sparkle, and a glass arabasque tile backsplash to reflect the sparkle from that stunning chandelier.

Historic Home Renovation & Addition

Joy Martin Architecture

Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Custom Craftsman Home

Matthies Builders

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Colorful Basement Remodel

Falcone Hybner Design, Inc.

Interior Design by Falcone Hybner Design, Inc. Photos by Amoura Production.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors and grey floor.

Architectural Splendor

Ellis Custom Homes LLC

Photo by Wade Blissard
Inspiration for a mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, mirror splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Alydar

Lauren Nicole Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen with Quartz Countertop, Window Seat and Coffee Bar

Cabinet-S-Top

In this kitchen, Medallion Gold Full Overlay Maple cabinets in the door style Madison Raised Panel with Harvest Bronze with Ebony Glaze and Highlights finish. The Wine bar furniture piece is Medallion Brookhill Raised Panel with White Chocolate Classic Paint finish with Mocha Highlights. The countertop is Cambria Bradshaw Quartz in 3cm with ledge edge and 4” backsplash on coffee bar. The backsplash is Honed Durango 4 x 4, 3 x 6 Harlequin Glass Mosaic 1 x 1 accent tile, Slate Radiance color: Cactus. Pewter 2 x 2 Pinnalce Dots; 1 x 1 Pinnacle Buttons and brushed nickel soho pencil border. Seagull Stone Street in Brushed Nickel pendant lights. Blanco single bowl Anthracite sink and Moen Brantford pull out spray faucet in spot resistant stainless. Flooring is Traiversa Applewood Frosted Coffee vinyl.

Living Spaces

Epic Foto Group

Epic Foto Group
This is an example of a transitional galley seated home bar in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, beige splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Luke Ridge Kitchen

Adeline Ray Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Houston with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Pope Basement

Creating Space, Inc.

Todd DiFiore
Design ideas for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, red splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor, raised-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

Bar Area with Lighting

Kreider & Diller Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops and carpet.

Rustic Beech Home Bar in Bettendorf, IA

Village Home Stores

Wet bar in the Lower Level of a Bettendorf, IA home. Design and materials from Village Home Stores for Kerkhoff Homes.
Inspiration for a small transitional galley wet bar in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Mountain farmhouse

Enchanted Kitchens, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and brown benchtop.

Beige Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets

A home bar can provide a spot of indulgence for one, or be a central hub you gather round when entertaining. Whether you’re thinking of planning a wine bar, outdoor bar, or just making room for a bar cart, browse these images for inspiration, and ask yourself the following questions.

Where should you position your home bar?

The most popular location for a home bar is in or near the kitchen or dining room. If you prefer entertaining outdoors, however, an outdoor bar can be a dream addition to any Aussie backyard – and imagine the luxury of swimming up to your very own pool bar! If you're building from scratch, a landscape architect can help you work out the ideal design for your space.

What type of home bar is best suited to your needs?

Home bars come in all shapes and sizes, and with an array of practicalities. Utilise an awkward corner with a cabinet bar; maximise floor space with a trunk bar, which unfolds to create a bar counter; or conveniently turn any space in your house into a bar room with a mobile bar such as a fun bar cart. If you prefer a more grandiose option, or all the amenities of a real bar, you can’t go past a built-in home bar.

What home bar functionalities do you want to include?

Decide how you will use the bar and whether you will need sinks, storage and refrigeration. Including a sink in your home bar design is a practical addition if you choose a location far from your kitchen. If you’re a wine connoisseur, you may want to include additional wine storage, whereas a mini bar fridge within the kitchen may need no extra storage at all. Home bars that will be used infrequently – perhaps an outdoor bar in the cooler months – may not need refrigeration and could suffice with large ice buckets.

What bar furniture will you need?

Seating is essential to any home bar and will impact the style of your home bar design. Bar stools, for example, come in an array of materials and styles, from traditional wooden bar stools, to resort- and industrial-style stools. Storage is another important element, so look for a liquor cabinet and wine racks. Next, if you are creating a freestanding station, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stools and table height work together before you finalise any home bar designs.

How can you personalise your bar design?

Bar tools and accessories are an easy and interchangeable way to personalise your bar design. You may want to create a wine bar, tavern-style bar or retro bar, so look for wine glasses and tumblers, for instance, that will help carry this style. Coasters, bar mats or signage will help you to further achieve your desired look.