Transitional single-wall wet bar in Boise with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, metal splashback, carpet, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern Edgy Basement

Designing Interiors Inc

Marina Storm
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors and grey floor.

Black Distressed Basement Bar

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

Beautiful custom home basement bar features black distressed cabinets with reclaimed barnboard countertops. Upper cabinets feature glass inset.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Main Streets and Back Roads

Windhill Builders

Main Streets and Back Roads... The homeowners fell in love with this spectacular Lynnfield, MA Colonial farmhouse, complete with iconic New England style timber frame barn, grand outdoor fireplaced living space and in-ground pool. They bought the prestigious location with the desire to bring the home’s character back to life and at the same time, reconfigure the layout, expand the living space and increase the number of rooms to accommodate their needs as a family. Notice the reclaimed wood floors, hand hewn beams and hand crafted/hand planed cabinetry, all country living at its finest only 17 miles North of Boston. Photo by Eric Roth

Bar

R|House Design Build

Custom garage door style liquor cabinet and concrete sink.
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Grand Blanc Transition Kitchen and Bar

Linden Kitchen and Bath

Design by Justin Farrington Photo by Chelsea Christy
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback and subway tile splashback.

Inset Cabinets

Chelsea Kitchen & Bath Design Studio

Jonathan Jandoli
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bloomfield Hills, MI Basement Renovation

MainStreet Design Build

With connections to a local artist who handcrafted and welded the steel doors to the built-in liquor cabinet, our clients were ecstatic with the results.

Contemporary Pool Table / Bar

The Nielsen Collection

Christi Nielsen Photography
Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, glass benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and blue benchtop.

#TheHighlandsHouse

Alma Homes

Laura Rae Photography
This is an example of a 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, brown floor and beige benchtop.

The Clark Valach project

Bella Cucina West, LLC

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

North Shore Less is More Barista Bar

Leah Bolger Design

This unique element is a custom barista bar designed exclusively for our clients passion for coffee! The panels are rolled steel, double black quartzite countertop, and an amazing array of custom grinders, kettles, and other array of amazing accoutrements!

Whiskey Bar - Speakeasy Bar

Ario Studio

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, carpet, beige floor and black benchtop.

Crestmere II

MHM LIVING

Contemporary home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback and light hardwood floors.

Modern Custom Home Gameroom Bar

Paragon Design Firm

Inspiration for a modern single-wall wet bar with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Los Angeles

Regal X Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, black cabinets, porcelain floors, beige floor and black 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.

Cornerstone

The Masonry Center, Inc.

As a wholesale importer and distributor of tile, brick, and stone, we maintain a significant inventory to supply dealers, designers, architects, and tile setters. Although we only sell to the trade, our showroom is open to the public for product selection. We have five showrooms in the Northwest and are the premier tile distributor for Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Eastern Washington. Our corporate branch is located in Boise, Idaho.

Basement Remodel

Albers Design LLC

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with carpet, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, beige floor and an undermount sink.

Holladay, Utah Residence

European Marble & Granite

European Marble and Granite
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors and white floor.

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.