Grabill Cabinets Lacunar door style White Oak Rift wet bar in custom black finish, Grothouse Anvil countertop in Palladium with Durata matte finish with undermount sink. Visbeen Architects, Lynn Hollander Design, Ashley Avila Photography.

Glenwood Attic

Distinctive Remodeling, LLC

New View Photography
Design ideas for a small industrial single-wall wet bar in Raleigh with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Wet Bar

Palindrome Design, LLC

This wet bar sits adjacent to the gym and the sport court and features multiple refrigerated drawers. Photograph © Michael Wilkinson Photography
Design ideas for a modern single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Macungie Basement & Bathroom Remodel

Martino Designs, Inc.

Large modern u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop and an undermount sink.

Modern Arts & Crafts

Design by UBER

You get a sneak peak of the bar as you descend the stairs, but entrance is through the display win-cabinet wall in the entertainment space. Split level bar elevated over the games room. Antiqued/eglomise mirror backed with floating shelves and a fluted edge brass bar on a curve design with brass accents and hand-turned pendant lighting.

Driftwood Cottage

Home at 2 Design

This wet bar is situated in a corner of the dining room adjacent to the screened porch entrance for easy warm weather serving. Black shaker cabinets with antiqued glass fall in with the old glass of the original Dutch door.

Basement Remodel | Roswell GA

Kalaa Chakra Interiors

Anastasia Alkema Photography
Design ideas for an expansive modern galley seated home bar with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, blue benchtop and glass sheet splashback.

Dream Home

Timber Trails Development Company

Inspiration for a country galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Lorton Media Room | Lorton, VA

Casaplex, LLC

Modern single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

#TheHighlandsHouse

Alma Homes

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Sunset Island Dr Lake Home

Shane Weltzin at SW Technology Design

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Lakes Region Traditional Irish Family Entertainment Area

Sandra Curtis Design, LLC

A glimpse of the pub at night illuminating the backlit stained glass accent at the top of the bar back cabinetry. The stained glass was an image Sandy sketched incorporating the view from the lake of Mt. Washington combined with the lake view from the home. Photo by Sandy Curtis

Wet Bar

Palindrome Design, LLC

Full Home Renovation in Owings Mills

Byrd Design and Build

This is an example of a modern wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Jet

Inside Stories

Home wet bar with unique white tile and light hardwood floors. Industrial seating and lighting add to the space and the custom wine rack round out the open layout space.

Gabie's Kitchen

Corner Renovation

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Rustic Traditional

Karen Kempf Interiors

Talia Laird Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, medium hardwood floors, black floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Cooper Woods 2 Story

Havlicek Builders Inc.

Large transitional l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

G.A. White - Keirns

Mauk Cabinets by Design

Another stunning home we got to work alongside with G.A. White Homes. It has a clean, modern look with elements that make it cozy and welcoming. With a focus on strong lines, a neutral color palette, and unique lighting creates a classic look that will be enjoyed for years to come.

Sherwood Park Custom Home

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and mosaic tile splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Black Cabinets

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.