This is an example of a traditional single-wall wet bar in Nashville with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, painted wood floors and white benchtop.

Mindful Design in Glencoe

Jamie Schachtel Design Group

Our firm collaborated on this project as a spec home with a well-known Chicago builder. At that point the goal was to allow space for the home-buyer to envision their lifestyle. A clean slate for further interior work. After the client purchased this home with his two young girls, we curated a space for the family to live, work and play under one roof. This home features built-in storage, book shelving, home office, lower level gym and even a homework room. Everything has a place in this home, and the rooms are designed for gathering as well as privacy. A true 2020 lifestyle!

Morgan Creek Estate

Herlong Architects

Photo of a small beach style u-shaped wet bar in Charleston with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary/Modern Wine Cellars

Innovative Wine Cellar Designs

Innovative Wine Cellar Designs is the nation’s leading custom wine cellar design, build, installation and refrigeration firm. As a wine cellar design build company, we believe in the fundamental principles of architecture, design, and functionality while also recognizing the value of the visual impact and financial investment of a quality wine cellar. By combining our experience and skill with our attention to detail and complete project management, the end result will be a state of the art, custom masterpiece. Our design consultants and sales staff are well versed in every feature that your custom wine cellar will require.

Custom Wet Bars

AlliKristé Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen Design

A gorgeous custom wet bar with perfect style touches.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Tampa with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, glass sheet splashback, marble floors, white floor and white benchtop.

6435 Weidlake Dr

The House Group

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Miralis on 30a

User

In home wine and liquor bar with ice maker and wine cooler photography by Marcus Walton
Design ideas for a modern single-wall wet bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, beige floor and white benchtop.

Sleek and Sophisticated

Amrami Design + Build

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, tile benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Infinity House

THE UP STUDIO

Infinity House is a Tropical Modern Retreat in Boca Raton, FL with architecture and interiors by The Up Studio
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, timber splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Sedley Road Kitchen, Bar, Mudroom & Laundry Room Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

Navy cabinets, a white quartzite countertop and brass plumbing and shelves paired with the greek key wallcovering creates an elegant scullery between the new kitchen and formal dining room. © Lassiter Photography **Any product tags listed as “related,” “similar,” or “sponsored” are done so by Houzz and are not the actual products specified. They have not been approved by, nor are they endorsed by ReVision Design/Remodeling.**

Sussex Ave First Floor Renovation

Rachel Savage Design Management LLC

This is an example of a transitional home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops and white benchtop.

Island style Pool bar + Powder room

CT Design

A pool side bar was given a colourful lift with a deep green wall paint colour and a vibrant tropical wallpaper. 3 rattan lanterns lend a coastal vibe.

Mattrissa Ridge Makeover

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Areas

Cleve Adamson Custom Homes

Designed by Cleve Adamson Custom Homes
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall wet bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Luxury Bespoke Bar with White Onyx Backlit Worktop

Brightman Furniture

All shelves are made with invisible fixing. Massive mirror at the back is cut to eliminate any visible joints. All shelves supplied with led lights to lit up things displayed on shelves

Milano Multi Finishes, New Construction, SRB, FL

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finish: Spiaggia Features: Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard), Under Cabinet Lighting, Stainless Steel Toe-Kick Premium Options: Floating Shelves

G.A. White Homes - Warnock

Mauk Cabinets by Design

We are excited to share with you the finished photos of a lakehouse we were able to work alongside G.A. White Homes. This home primarily uses a subtle and neutral pallete with a lot of texture to keep the space visually interesting. This kitchen uses pops of navy on the perimeter cabinets, brass hardware, and floating shelves to give it a modern eclectic feel.

Chic Colorado Contemporary

Veritas Fine Homes Inc

Evolved in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, this Colorado Contemporary home features a blend of materials to complement the surrounding landscape. This home triggered a blast into a quartz geode vein which inspired a classy chic style interior and clever use of exterior materials. These include flat rusted siding to bring out the copper veins, Cedar Creek Cascade thin stone veneer speaks to the surrounding cliffs, Stucco with a finish of Moondust, and rough cedar fine line shiplap for a natural yet minimal siding accent. Its dramatic yet tasteful interiors, of exposed raw structural steel, Calacatta Classique Quartz waterfall countertops, hexagon tile designs, gold trim accents all the way down to the gold tile grout, reflects the Chic Colorado while providing cozy and intimate spaces throughout.

Johns Island Remodel 3

Builders East Inc.

Ivan Herrera
Photo of a beach style single-wall wet bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback and white benchtop.

Skyfield Cabin

Fifth Dimension | Architecture & Interiors, llc

Country home bar in Birmingham with brown floor, white benchtop, granite benchtops and a drop-in sink.

Home Bar Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink and White Benchtop

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.