Small traditional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and beige benchtop.

Acreage Bayside

Robbins Contracting

This is an example of a large arts and crafts l-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Muffy and John W.

B Designs Interior's

A closer look at the wet bar, reveals its beautiful stone and clean angles
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, onyx benchtops, carpet, black floor and beige benchtop.

Clean Contemporary Custom Home

Charleston Building and Development

Photo by Stoffer Photography
Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Western Springs Bar

Heyland Designs

Inspiration for a traditional wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and beige benchtop.

Home bar with glass cabinets and wine cellar trap door

Scorziell Development, Inc.

Custom-designed contemporary home bar with wooden barstools, glass cabinets, pendant lighting, custom tile, and glass trap door to wine cellar in Lake Arrowhead, California.

NANTUCKET, MA - Eel Point Beach House - Bars

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

Finally, the Coffee Bar on the lower level is a gracious detail of the guest suite. Refrigeration and storage drawers are hidden behind textured melamine cabinetry with black and brass hardware, keeping with the house’s overall design concept. Floating shelving and textured wallpaper add warmth and dimension.

Timeless Traditional Lake House

Lowell Custom Homes

Home bar features stone counter with waterfall edge
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Alexandria Kitchen

Slate Design & Remodel

Photo of a small galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and beige benchtop.

Huntleigh Woods

Kelly Johnson Design

Alise O'brien Photography
Design ideas for a transitional galley wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, beige splashback, beige floor and beige benchtop.

River Trail Bar

Meyer Design

Architect: Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Basement Bar Countertop & Sink

FBC Remodel

Basement back bar with granite countertops, under mounted sink and bar shelves. ©Finished Basement Company
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Edina, MN

Kreg Staging and Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, grey floor and beige benchtop.

AZZA Scottsdale - Bar

Regency Custom Homes

This 8200 square foot home is a unique blend of modern, fanciful, and timeless. The original 4200 sqft home on this property, built by the father of the current owners in the 1980s, was demolished to make room for this full basement multi-generational home. To preserve memories of growing up in this home we salvaged many items and incorporated them in fun ways.

Home Bar

HOMEREDI

Showcased Contemporary Home Bars one an integral part of the Dining Room and one independent with refrigeration, Wet Bar, Dish Washer and Pantry for large storage area.

Naperville Kitchen Remodel - By Leslie Lee at Normandy Remodeling

Leslie Lee

Inspiration for a small country single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Hawthorn Woods, IL Project

Matrix Home Solutions

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

GA 17

Covenant Millwork Inc.

Cabinetry and Post & Beam Framing by CMI. Photo by R. Shultz.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Friendship Lake House

Colleen Horner Design Studio

Designed by Brittany Gormanson. Work performed by Goodwin Construction (Nekoosa, WI). Photos provided by Client; used with permission.
This is an example of a country single-wall seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, brick splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Vicky's Homes - Donsdale Reno

Alana Loranger

Mid-sized modern galley wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Beige 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.