Transitional single-wall home bar in Boston with no sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Basement & Bath Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with white splashback, timber splashback, black floor, black benchtop, medium wood cabinets, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops and slate floors.

Ultimate Man Cave

User

Cynthia Lynn
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Karen Kettler Design

Jim Schmid Photography

Photo of a small traditional single-wall home bar in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Crème de la crème

Valerie Legras Atelier

This is an example of a transitional single-wall wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Wet Bar with Arched Opening and Glass Fronted Cabinetry

Orren Pickell Building Group

This French country, new construction home features a circular first-floor layout that connects from great room to kitchen and breakfast room, then on to the dining room via a small area that turned out to be ideal for a fully functional bar. Directly off the kitchen and leading to the dining room, this space is perfectly located for making and serving cocktails whenever the family entertains. In order to make the space feel as open and welcoming as possible while connecting it visually with the kitchen, glass cabinet doors and custom-designed, leaded-glass column cabinetry and millwork archway help the spaces flow together and bring in. The space is small and tight, so it was critical to make it feel larger and more open. Leaded-glass cabinetry throughout provided the airy feel we were looking for, while showing off sparkling glassware and serving pieces. In addition, finding space for a sink and under-counter refrigerator was challenging, but every wished-for element made it into the final plan. Photo by Mike Kaskel

Midnight Magic Bar

Aubrey Costello

Photo Credit: Studio Three Beau
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Observatory Park Denver Wine Wall

VintageView

Mixing both wine racking styles and textures, this climate-controlled wine room holds 96 bottles in a wet bar area just off the kitchen. Total artistic style. David Lauer Photography

Cabinets

Dalton Carpet One Floor & Home

This is an example of a contemporary galley wet bar in Atlanta with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Stunning Kitchen and Whole House Remodel - from "Outdated" to "Gorgeous"!

Paper Moon Painting

Butler's pantry cabinets in Sherwin Williams SW 7005 "Pure White". Photo by Matthew Niemann
Traditional single-wall home bar in Austin with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and white benchtop.

Riverdale Apartment

BuiltIN studio

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, black splashback and stone slab splashback.

Oceanside Wood Mode

SANOMA Kitchen & Bath

Large contemporary home bar in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and porcelain floors.

Taj Mahal

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

Here is an example of DEANE Inc’s custom cabinetry in this fresh and beautiful bar layout. Perfect for entertaining, this new look provides easy access with both opened and closed shelving as well as a wine cooler and sink perfect for having guests.

Forest Rustic/Modern Farmhouse

Oakley Home Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback and light hardwood floors.

Speakeasy

Red Dot Studio

Len Schneyder
Photo of a mid-sized country seated home bar in San Francisco with dark hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops and red splashback.

Rancho Santa Fe Custom Home

Bungalow 56

Kristen Vincent Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood floors.

Ramble Romantic

ACM Design

Lower level bar perfect for entertaining. The calming gray cabinetry pairs perfectly with the countertops and pendants. Meechan Architectural Photography

Elbow Park Residence

Rochelle Cote Interior Design

Modern Basement Bar
Inspiration for a large modern galley wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Full Circle

Sho and Co

This cozy coffee bar is nestled in a beautiful drywall arched nook creating a quaint moment to be enjoyed every morning. The custom white oak cabinets are faced with reeded millwork for that fine detail that makes the bar feel elevated and special. Beautiful marble with a mitered edge pairs nicely with the white oak natural finish. The new faucet from Kohler and Studio McGee was used for the bar sink faucet. This light bright feel is perfect to set that morning scene.

American Farmhouse // Organic Modern

Younger Homes

Photo of a country single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback and black benchtop.

All Cabinet Styles All Cabinet Finishes 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.