Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orlando with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Altadore "The Owen"

Cenova Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, slate floors and black floor.

Pantries & Wine Bars

California Closets, San Francisco

Perfect Wine Bar with Refrigerator and Bottle Storage
Photo of a small traditional single-wall home bar in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Flower Mound New Home

Homestyle Select Decor

Client wanted a dry bar built into their game room so we designed this unit and had it built for the client. Now guests can enjoy refreshments while playing music or pool in this music-themed game room. To add to the interest in the room we added wood accents on the ceiling, whimsical guitar racks and colorful accessories

Mark & Jill's Farmhouse Bar

Legacy Wood Creations

Painted (grey) Custom maple under-lit, angled cabinet.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, grey floor, concrete floors and subway tile splashback.

Dream Coast Builders Home Bar

Dream Coast Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical single-wall wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

4427 Pelican, Jamaica Beach

Seaside Construction - Custom Home Builder

Photo of a large beach style single-wall wet bar in Houston with porcelain floors, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Contemporary Whole House Remodel

TriplePoint Design Build

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, travertine floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Estate Home

Marlene Oliphant Designs LLC

This existing bar received a face lift with freshly painted cabinets, custom window coverings, new glass-blown drop pendants, and custom upholstered bar seats.

Modern and Industrial New Townhome - Laurel

B. Chic Interiors

Algerina Perna, Baltimore Sun
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, carpet, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Interior - Residential Window Tint

Turkey Creek Tinting

Window film installed on residential windows can help homeowners enjoy the view of the water with reduced heat and glare Photo Courtesy of Eastman
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Other with medium hardwood floors, no sink, glass benchtops, brown floor, flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.

Pristine Home in York (4189)

Braam's Custom Cabinets

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

La Zagaleta 38

ANS Construction and renovation

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Malaga with flat-panel cabinets.

Monroe

Simonini Homes

Design ideas for a home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

West Vancouver Waterfront

Paradigm Kitchen Design

Paradigm Kitchen Design
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and porcelain floors.

Interiors

Custom Coatings Inc

Free Bird Photography
Mid-sized eclectic galley seated home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Updated Farmhouse

Wills Milling & Hardwoods

The bar is very stylish and convenient. The wine rack not only stores the wine bottles, but the wood rails on the bottom hold the stemware. Using a bright wall color and lighter countertop prevent the dark cabinets from looking too dark. The ample lighting and warm toned flooring helps pull out the grain variation in the cherry cabinets.

New Contemporary Home & Kitchen in Newton, Mass.

Divine Design Center

The beautiful exterior of this project.
Inspiration for a large modern home bar in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback and white benchtop.

Swansboro New Build

Blue Green Construction, Inc.

Beach style home bar in Other with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown floor and white benchtop.

Topsail Island Beach House

romi design

Bar area with a view overlooking the intracoastal waterway. Shiromini J
Inspiration for a small beach style single-wall home bar in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

All Cabinet Styles Green 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.