This is an example of a small country single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and carpet.

Modern Mountain Home

Bob Jung

Bar in Guitar/Media room
Photo of a large modern l-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bar/Kitchenette

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Radius wood countertop and custom built cabinetry by Ayr Cabinet Company. Bar Sink: Native Trails Cocina with Kohler Artifacts Faucet. Leathered Black Pearl Granite Countertop. Soho Studios Mirror Bronze 4x12 Beveled tile on backsplash. Hinkley Lighting Cartwright large drum pendants. Luxury appliances. General contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Architecture by Helman Sechrist Architecture; Home Design by Maple & White Design; Photography by Marie Kinney Photography. Images are the property of Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. and may not be used without written permission. — with Ferguson, Bob Miller's Appliance, Hoosier Hardwood Floors, and ZStone Creations in Fine Stone Surfaces

Butlers Pantry in Modern Farmhouse

Meyer Design

Gorgeous wood cabinets in this elegant butlers pantry. Display your glassware in these rustic craftsman glass doors.
Photo of a large country galley wet bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, white benchtop, an undermount sink, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Award Wining Home Bar

Khoury Design

By removing the closets there was enough space to add the needed appliances, plumbing and cabinets to transform this space into a luxury bar area. While incorporating the adjacent space’s materials and finishes (stained walnut cabinets, painted maple cabinets and matte quartz countertops with a hint of gold and purple glitz), a distinctive style was created by using the white maple cabinets for wall cabinets and the slab walnut veneer for base cabinets to anchor the space. The centered glass door wall cabinet provides an ideal location for displaying drinkware while the floating shelves serve as a display for three-dimensional art. To provide maximum function, roll out trays and a two-tiered cutlery divider was integrated into the cabinets. In addition, the bar includes integrated wine storage with refrigerator drawers which is ideal not only for wine but also bottled water, mixers and condiments for the bar. This entertainment area was finished by adding an integrated ice maker and a Galley sink, which is a workstation equipped with a 5-piece culinary kit including cutting board, drying rack, colander, bowl, and lower-tier platform, providing pure luxury for slicing garnishes and condiments for cocktail hour.

Antique Home Renovation

Crisp Architects

Rob Karosis: Photographer
Design ideas for a large eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and shaker cabinets.

Lower Level Rec Room - Delafield

timothyj kitchen & bath, inc.

Edmunds Studio Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic floors.

Carroll Gardens Corner Brownstone - Wet Bar

Ben Herzog

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and white benchtop.

Randall: Sioux Falls

HELMÜT

Cherry Wet Bar
Mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brick floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Martis Camp Mountain Contemporary

SANDBOX

Photo by Vance Fox showing the bar with large window view to the forest and custom refrigerated wine wall.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Armstrong - Engineered Stone

Gales Carpet One Floor and Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Products

Aura Lighting

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts l-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Classy Colonial

Moser Architects PLLC

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

DC - Full House Renovation

MBW Designs

Man Cave Basement Bar photo by Tod Connell Photography
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors and beige floor.

J&L Showroom Redesign

J&L Designs

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Modern Desert Contemporary Residence

Design Directives, LLC

Sunken wet bar with swivel chair seating, lighted liquor display. Custom mahogany cabinets in mitered square pattern with bronze medallions. Glass and granite countertop. Interior Design by Susan Hersker and Elaine Ryckman, Photo: Mark Boisclair, Contractor- Manship Builders, Architect - Bing Hu Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/desert-contemporary/

2100 Towers Penthouse

Interior Design Associates, Inc.

Custom walnut cabinets with stainless accents and Golden Macuba granite countertop, wine cooler and ice maker complete this entertainment area. The mirrored backsplash reflects the living area and the ocean view beyond. Rob Downey Photography

Under the Stairs

Timber Wolff Designs Inc.

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Contemporary Basement Bar

Dorman Home Remodeling, Inc.

RB Hill
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, travertine floors and brown floor.

Lower Level w/ Custom Wet Bar - Exton, PA

I.M. Contracting, Ltd.

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Medium Wood 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.