Floating shelves with integrated lighting work with the mirrors to keep the display area open and bright. Orange was a signature color of Frank Sinatra, one of the original "Rat Pack" celebrities who lived, played (and drank) in Palm Springs!

New Single Family Residence

Kindred Construction Ltd.

Photos: Kim Christie
Photo of a traditional home bar in Vancouver with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Aerie Point

Birdseye Building

Jim Westphalen Photography
Inspiration for a country single-wall wet bar in Burlington with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Westport Country

Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc.

Party central is this mysterious black bar with delicate brass shelves, anchored from countertop to ceiling. The countertop is an acid washed stainless, a treatment that produces light copper highlights. An integral sink can be filled with ice to keep wine cool all evening.

A Classic CT Home with a Modern Flair

Rinfret, Ltd.

Interior Design by Cindy Rinfret, principal designer of Rinfret, Ltd. Interior Design & Decoration www.rinfretltd.com Photos by Michael Partenio and styling by Stacy Kunstel

Homefield Road

HUX London

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in London with an integrated sink, open cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and beige floor.

Bars

PB Kitchen Design

Contemporary Bar with black painted oak cabinets, 1/4" thick stainless steel countertop with integral stainless sink, Sub Zero Beverage Center, Kohler Purist faucet in black finish, painted wood ship lap paneling on walls

Bridges Residence (contemporary)

The Cabinetshop of South Florida

LED lights, Gloss Wengé Lacquer, stainless steel top with integrated sink
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback, ceramic floors and white floor.

Slopeside Wine Cellar

CLB Architects

Design ideas for a country home bar in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and grey splashback.

Ross Peak Wet Bar

Brandner Design

The Ross Peak Wet Bar is an extension of the Ross Peak Kitchen, continuing the walnut cabinetry, while adding unique elements. The elongated hexagonal etched mirror provides a sophistication, with integrated lighting to add a warm illumination to the wet bar. The custom shelving is made of perforated stainless steel and is trimmed in brass, with added details including a wine rack and wine glass storage. The Bar countertop and cabinet lining is made of brass, finished in Teton Brass. Cabinets are made in a grain-matched walnut veneer with stainless steel recessed shadow pulls. Custom pocket door reveals a built-in coffee maker. Cabinetry also features a built-in wine fridge, trash pullout, and lift away upper doors for plenty of storage.

Twin Peaks Escape Pad

Knock Architecture and Design

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with concrete floors, grey floor, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, brown splashback and timber splashback.

GUARDANDO GLI ALBERI

Silvio Maglione architetti

Angolo bar della veranda con boiserie moderna a righe colore verde bottiglia. Arredi vintage anni cinquanta.
Photo of a large contemporary galley wet bar in Milan with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Stainless Steel Countertops

Hudson Custom Fabrication

Stainless steel countertop and stainless steel backsplash for pocket kitchen/bar. This job was done for builder Breiding Construction.
Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped wet bar in Atlanta with stainless steel benchtops, white cabinets and an integrated sink.

Victorian Remodel

Spang Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a small traditional galley wet bar in Portland Maine with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bunge

Edward A. Anderson Company

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Spanish Mission Hex and Star Floor

Clay Squared to Infinity

Grand spaces deserve a grand look. Handmade tile offers a rich color palette as well as multiple patterns to choose from. Here the stars and hex march across the space adding interest through the thoughtful choice of colors. Photographer: Kory Kevin, Interior Designer: Martha Dayton Design, Architect: Rehkamp Larson Architects, Tiler: Reuter Quality Tile

Modern Chalet wet bar in the dining room

K. N. Crowder

Who doesn't want a tuck away wet bar at their chalet getaway? The pocket doors allows for us to save 9 square feet versus traditional swing doors. This tucked away wet bar features high-end Crowderframe for optimal door movement. -President Peter Crowder’s Home, Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec Pocket Door Kit: Type C Crowderframe

Ruskin Series Showroom Display ~ Kitchen Distributors

Rutt Quality Cabinetry

Inspiration for an arts and crafts wet bar in Denver with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

High Fashion Penthouse

Kalu Interiors

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Mountain Retreat

StudioBecker

Paul Warchol Photography, Inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with an Integrated Sink and Stainless Steel Benchtops

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.