Single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Fox Hill Place Kitchen & Bath Remodel

H & H Company of Rochester LLC

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

KC Artisan Home Tour with Starr Homes

Wilson Lighting

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with open cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Westlake Steed Luxury Homes

Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Alpine Court

Karly Kristina Design

The waterfall counter is the main feature for this bar area. With it being highlighted in strip lighting below, it creates an ambiance while accenting this beautiful bar feature off of the kitchen. Builder: Hasler Homes

Berkeley Modernism

User

ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Kitchen: Originally commissioned in 1977 by our clients, this residence was designed by renowned architect Donald Olsen whose life's work is thoroughly documented in the book Donald Olsen: Architect of Habitable Abstractions. Michael Merrill Design Studio was approached three years ago to do a comprehensive rethinking of the structure, spaces and the exterior envelope. We hope you will enjoy this preview of the greatly enlarged and updated kitchen and home office.

Entertaining with Color

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Opened this wall up to create a beverage center just off the kitchen and family room. This makes it easy for entertaining and having beverages for all to grab quickly.

Main Level Hallway Wet Bar w/Custom Built-in Wine Rack

Reel Homes

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in DC Metro with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Casual Chic

Ryland Witt Interior Design

Gordon Gregory
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Richmond with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

HAWTHORN EAST HOUSE

STAR Architecture

Peter Bennetts
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Melbourne with an undermount sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, black floor, black benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

Somerland Way

Thompson Custom Homes

Inspiration for a contemporary galley seated home bar in Houston with grey splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Rustic Home Bar

Design ideas for a small country single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, slate floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

midcentury made new

Interior Changes home design & consulting

This lower level bar pairs with the kitchen stained componants, but reads as furniture rather than additional kitchen because of the warmth. This was an ideal place for a wet bar, as there is direct access to the outdoor patio, and the room is elongated and needed several functions to feel spacially correct. The custom cabinetry became the knee wall division....and a great place for barware and display at the same time.

Stately Colonial

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop and stone slab splashback.

Bar with Back-Lit Onyx Backsplash

Orren Pickell Building Group

The back-lit onyx provides a focal point for the large basement bar. Photo by Mike Kaskel.
Photo of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, orange splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and granite benchtops.

Terra Bella 2

OaKline Floors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Brick House

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

Photo of a modern single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, stone slab splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Black Nickel New Construction

Splash Galleries, Inc.

Built-In Bar with Future Undercounter Wine Fridge and Refrigerator
Photo by Kyle Santee Media
Design ideas for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Raleigh with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Elbow Valley Residence

LD&A

Eymeric Widling Photography
Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Calgary with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and grey benchtop.

Pointe West - Beachside

Seaside Construction - Custom Home Builder

Laundry room & Coffee bar
Large beach style galley wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Grey Home Bar Design Ideas with Stone Slab Splashback

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.