Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Sheik Rustic Modern Kitchen

TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor, brown splashback and timber splashback.

Comfortable Cave

Luther Paul Weber AIA, Architect

Mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Salt Lake Home Remodel

DFS Construction Inc.

Contemporary single-wall home bar in Salt Lake City with medium hardwood floors, no sink, flat-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

LPD Modern Family Home

Studio Croft

This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Yuba City - Addition / Landscaping

LITTRELL Architecture + Design

Kat Alves
Photo of a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Chiang Residence

Modern Smart Homes

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kenwood MN Family Room Bar

NORTH STAR KITCHENS

Photography by Susan Gilmore Interior Design by Tom Rauscher & Associates
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, zinc benchtops and glass sheet splashback.

Denny Blaine Modern Remodel

H2D Architecture + Design

This hidden wetbar is tucked between the living and dining rooms. When the hidden door is open, the wetbar is revealed with a small sink, custom built storage, and shelves for storage. Design by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Built by: GT Residential Photos by: Nathaniel Willson Photography

Lower Level Bar With Whiskey Barrel Planks, Gray Cabinets, and Black Quartz

Village Home Stores

A lower level home bar in a Bettendorf Iowa home with LED-lit whiskey barrel planks, Koch Knotty Alder gray cabinetry, and Cambria Quartz counters in Charlestown design. Galveston series pendant lighting by Quorum also featured. Design and select materials by Village Home Stores for Kerkhoff Homes of the Quad Cities.

Martinez Residence

Truss Interiors & Renovations

Photo of a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, carpet, grey floor and white benchtop.

East 72nd Street

Frederick Tang Architecture

Gieves Anderson
Contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Majestic Oak Basement

D'Arcy Leck Photography

Home bar in basement. Photography by D'Arcy Leck
Mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Denver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor, brown benchtop and timber splashback.

Westlake Modern

M the Builders

Modern wet bar in Dallas with glass benchtops, medium wood cabinets and flat-panel cabinets.

Springs Contemporary

Angela Otten - Inspire Kitchen Design Studio

Emily Minton Redfield; EMR Photography
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and mirror splashback.

Modern Home Bar

Large modern single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete floors and beige floor.

Private Residence

Equilibrium Interior Design Inc

In this custom illuminated onyx bar topped with three-dimensional open cage-like pendants Equilibrium Interior Design created contrast and a focal point using richly colored oil painting.

Market Street Penthouse

Melissa Winn Interiors

Inspiration for a small contemporary wet bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Custom Made Wet Bar

Easy Renovations

Coffered Ceiling Custom Made out of cabinetry trim Custom Kraft-Maid Cabinet Line Recessed light centered in each coffered ceiling square Mirrored glass backsplash to mimic bar High top bar side for elevated seating Granite countertop White granite under mount sink Champagne bronze faucet and hardware Built In style mini dishwasher (left of sink) Glass shelving over sink for liquor bottles

Cherry Project

Studio H Designs, Inc.

Large midcentury u-shaped home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Brown Home Bar Design Ideas with Flat-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.