Modern single-wall home bar in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors, white floor and black benchtop.

High-Rise Condominium Whole Home Remodel in Bonita Bay, FL

Progressive Design Build

The walk-in pantry was reconfigured in the space and seamlessly blended with the kitchen utilizing the same Dura Supreme cabinetry, quartzite countertop, and tile backsplash. Maximizing every inch, the pantry was designed to include a functional dry bar with wine and beer fridges. New upper glass cabinets and additional open shelving create the perfect way to spice up storage for glassware and supplies.

Contemporary New Custom Home in Los Altos

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in San Francisco with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars - Wet Bars

The Cleary Company

Custom built shaker style cabinetry with rich brown stain. Cambria quartz countertop. Wine storage and liquor cabinet.
Small traditional single-wall home bar in Columbus with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

23rd Street

Wyant Architecture

Kitchen bar cabinetry with pull-out dog gate. Photo: Jeffrey Totaro.
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Beverage Center with Mullions

J. Peterson Design, LLC

White shaker cabinets and oil rubbed bronze hardware complete this beverage center with plenty of storage. Antique mirror glass backsplash and decorative glass in the wall cabinets.

Remodeling Project 3

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Custom built dry bar serves the living room and kitchen and features a liquor bottle roll-out shelf. Beautiful Custom Cabinetry by Ayr Cabinet Co. Tile by Halsey Tile Co.; Hardwood Flooring by Hoosier Hardwood Floors, LLC; Lighting by Kendall Lighting Center; Design by Nanci Wirt of N. Wirt Design & Gallery; Images by Marie Martin Kinney; General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. Products: Bar and Murphy Bed Cabinets - Walnut stained custom cabinetry. Vicostone Quartz in Bella top on the bar. Glazzio/Magical Forest Collection in Crystal Lagoon tile on the bar backsplash.

Main Kitchen make-over, Butler Kitchen, and Home Bar Build - Irvine

Modern Creation Inc.

Completed home bar with glass shelving
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Orange County with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Harris

KHJ Designs LLC

We reused the existing bar but added a new backsplash and counter to tie the kitchen and bar area together.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Salt Lake City with no sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Lakeside Living

Creative Interiors Inc.

Small beach style home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and beige benchtop.

Ultracraft Metropolis Bar in Vertical Flame Oak

Cabinetry by Better Bilt

Cabinetry: Ultracraft Style: Metropolis (Slab) Finish: Textured Melamine - Flame Oak Vertical Countertop: Custom Wood by Alchemist Wood Designs Hardware: Hardware Resources – Katharine Knobs in Brushed Pewter Cabinetry Designer: Andrea Yeip Interior Designer: Justine Burchi (Mere Images) Contractor: Ken MacKenzie

Bars

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Farmhouse style kitchen with bar, featuring floating wood shelves, glass door cabinets, white cabinets with contrasting black doors, undercounter beverage refrigerator and icemaker with panel, decorative feet on drawer stack.

Selah Vista Custom 19

Leading Force Energy & Design Center

This is an example of a traditional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain splashback, concrete floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Wine O'clock

Jamie the Cabinet Nerd, Virtual Assistant

Clear Glass, Adustable Wood Shelves, Drawer Storage & Bottle Organizers
Photo of a small eclectic galley home bar in Dallas with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops and black benchtop.

Lakeside Transitional #2

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall home bar with no sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

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.

Manomet New Home

Blue Harbor Kitchens and Baths

Photo of a beach style home bar in Boston with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Modern Home on Championship Golf Course

Wyrick Residential Design

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Houston with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

New Kids on the Block

House of Ferari

In this full service residential remodel project, we left no stone, or room, unturned. We created a beautiful open concept living/dining/kitchen by removing a structural wall and existing fireplace. This home features a breathtaking three sided fireplace that becomes the focal point when entering the home. It creates division with transparency between the living room and the cigar room that we added. Our clients wanted a home that reflected their vision and a space to hold the memories of their growing family. We transformed a contemporary space into our clients dream of a transitional, open concept home.

1st Floor Transformation in West Dundee

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown floor and white benchtop.

Dry Bar 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.