Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Miami with glass-front cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors and black benchtop.

Ocean Front Estate

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The cabana bar overlooks the pool courtyard.
This is an example of a large modern single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, recycled glass benchtops and ceramic floors.

Chantilly Theater

JDS Construction Services LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in DC Metro with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Osprey Drive home on Topsail Isalnd

D's Interior Design

Seating area next to wet bar.
Photo of a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and blue benchtop.

Pool Room Addition

J. Francis Company LLC

About this Project: This stunning 1200 square foot addition to the existing home includes an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, full bathroom, glass block web bar, 2nd floor loft , two car garage, deck, and backyard patio. The glass block windows and ceiling feature rope lighting for a dramatic effect. The design was completed by Indovina & Associates, Architects. The goal was to match the architecture of the home and allow for a seamless flow of the addition into the existing home. The finished result is an exceptional space for indoor & outdoor entertaining. Testimonial: I wanted to take a moment to thank you and your team for the excellent work that you completed on my home. And, because of you, I now say home. Although I lived here for the last 15 years, I never felt like the house was mine or that I would stay here forever. I now love everything about it and know I will be here for a very long time. Everyone who had seen my place before is amazed at what you were able to accomplish.

Osprey Drive home on Topsail Island

D's Interior Design

Seating area directly in front of built in wet bar.
Large beach style single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and blue benchtop.

Grey Home Bar Design Ideas with Recycled Glass Benchtops

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.