Design ideas for a small beach style single-wall wet bar in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback and grey benchtop.

The Manor House

Snug Kitchens

Darren Chung Photography Ltd
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Berkshire with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback, beige floor and white benchtop.

Eclectic Hall

This is an example of a contemporary home bar in New York.

San Mateo, full home remodel

JPM Construction

This is an example of a small midcentury home bar in San Francisco with no sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and multi-coloured splashback.

BL.Lasalle

DVA Entrepreneurs Généraux

Inspiration for a small contemporary seated home bar in Montreal with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

Russian Hill Remodel

Anastasia Faiella Interior Design

Photography Marija Vidal
Design ideas for a small transitional wet bar in San Francisco with beige cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.

Bespoke Home Bar

Stickland Wright Architects + Interiors

Hidden Bar Home bar Fitted storage Bespoke Bespoke cabinetry Shaker style Pendant lighting
Small transitional single-wall home bar in Sussex with no sink, grey cabinets, mirror splashback and white benchtop.

The Islington Townhouse Kitchen

deVOL Kitchens

Scandinavian single-wall home bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rénovation épurée pour cet appartement sur l'île de la Jatte

Mon Concept Habitation

Nos équipes ont utilisé quelques bons tuyaux pour apporter ergonomie, rangements, et caractère à cet appartement situé à Neuilly-sur-Seine. L’utilisation ponctuelle de couleurs intenses crée une nouvelle profondeur à l’espace tandis que le choix de matières naturelles et douces apporte du style. Effet déco garanti!

Lincoln Park Residence

Northworks Architects + Planners

This new residence in Lincoln Park is designed for maximum efficiency of room-to-room layouts and floor-to-floor circulation. With an abundance of natural light, the main floor of kitchen-dining-living is set 10’ above street level and cantilevered out over the ground floor entry. This provides a comfortable separation from the busy activities below, while still connecting the home to the neighborhood.

Duplex Penthouse

DRY Architects

Design ideas for a small contemporary wet bar in London.

Deloraine Ave

Palmerston Design Consultants

Photographer: Valerie Wilcox. Flooring - Stone Tile Millwork - Chubin Fine Cabinetry Coffee Table - Elte Mkt Sectional - Elte Pillows - Elte Mkt Carpet - Weaver's Art Faucet - Roman Bath Centre Artwork - Restoration Hardware

Villa Othmarschen

BAID

Marcus Bredt
Small contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Hamburg with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback and brown benchtop.

Small Space Design 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.