Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Montreal with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Hazel- Corona del Mar

Marston Builders

Transitional single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Condo Renovation

Lifestyle Homes, Home Builders

This is an example of a single-wall home bar in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback and ceramic floors.

The Grimes House | New Construction

Landmark Building Contractors LLC

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets and grey splashback.

Towers to a Dream

Rogers Designs Inc.

acrylic cabinets with glass countertop. Has custom L.E.D lighting
This is an example of a large modern single-wall home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and mirror splashback.

Spectacular Home, Chagrin Falls, OH

Jackie Vella Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Cleveland with medium hardwood floors, no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops and brown splashback.

Fan Cave - Vela, Paisley

Coventry Homes Inc

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback and carpet.

LBL Lighting

Fan Diego - The Ceiling Fan Stores

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall seated home bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Camino Norte

User

Custom Wine Bar Ketchum Photography
Expansive contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback and porcelain floors.

Industrial Pad

TEW Design Studio

A colorful and bold bar addition to a neutral space. Photo Credit: Bob Fortner
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Willow Bend Transitional Custom Home

Sugar & Sap

Sergio Garza Photography
Design ideas for a transitional single-wall home bar in Dallas with granite benchtops and grey splashback.

Private Residence, Berkshire, Home Bar

Barclay Interiors Ltd

A contemporary bar with blue cabinets, a marble top, mirrored backsplash, and accented with an orange chair.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Berkshire with no sink, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and white benchtop.

The Villas at Claymont: Industrial Craftsman Style

Bentley Construction LLC

This is an example of an arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Louisville with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Parisian Full Basement Reno

JC Unlimited Contracting Inc.

Design ideas for a single-wall wet bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Coastal with French Chateau Characteristics

Patrick Widing Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Cabin Grove - Wet Bar

St. Louis Design + Remodel

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bonita Bay, FL Transitional Kitchen Remodel

Progressive Design Build

The clients were thrilled when we suggested removing a sink from their existing wet bar (which was rarely used) and moved the wet bar drain to the new laundry room, located on the backside of the wet bar.

D. VerSteeg: Sioux Falls, SD

HELMÜT

Cipher Imaging
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, concrete floors and brown floor.

The Thurman in Cheval, Mint Hill, NC

Jane Ann Designs

Stephen Day, Charlotte Image
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and carpet.

Crain Project

L. Pearson Design

Custom blue cabinets paired beautifully with white marble counter tops.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback and white benchtop.

Blue Single-wall Home Bar Design Ideas

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.