Entre Nous Design
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and brick floors.

Classical kitchen remodel

Elle Interiors

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Designer Showcase House/Ware Mansion

Design Elements, Ltd

Donovan Roberts Witmer
Small country single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.

French Country in The Settlement

Ryan Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Family Rm, Kitchen, Rec Rm & Screened Porch Addition

Christopher D. Marshall Architect, LLC

Chris Marshall
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, limestone floors and mirror splashback.

Coastal Cottage | Home Renovation

Studio M Interior Design

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts u-shaped wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and light hardwood floors.

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View of the bar with wine rack, liquor shelves, glass rack, shelving, and TV.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Rustic Farmhouse Bar and Kitchen w/Distressed Wood Tops in Rural ND

Fabricators Unlimited

Photos by Alison Sund
This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops and grey benchtop.

Farmhouse Home Bar

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Espresso Basement Bar Ofallon MO

Pro Basement Inc.

Larry Otte
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops and porcelain floors.

Log Home Interiors

Hiawatha Log Homes

Hiawatha Log Homes
Country single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Mountain High

The Interior Design Group

Beautiful and Elegant Mountain Home Custom home built in Canmore, Alberta interior design by award winning team. Interior Design by : The Interior Design Group. Contractor: Bob Kocian - Distintive Homes Canmore Kitchen and Millwork: Frank Funk ~ Bow Valley Kitchens Bob Young - Photography

Saddleback Residence

Aspect Design Build

Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, glass sheet splashback and porcelain floors.

Mt Lawley 1 (PJHSJ08)

Renovation Capital

A small bar area equipped with bar fridge, prep sink and tap.
This is an example of a traditional single-wall wet bar in Perth with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black benchtop, light hardwood floors, beige floor and raised-panel cabinets.

Design Ideas by Crestwood

Crestwood, Inc.

Mid-sized mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Wichita with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bernie and Linda's Kitchen

C&J Custom Builders Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, subway tile splashback and brown floor.

Plymouth, MN | Basement Bar

Franklin Builders

This is an example of a small traditional galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain splashback and carpet.

Granite Mountains Springs Ranch

Karissa Mae Wade Design

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, blue benchtop and brown splashback.

Bridgetown in Wexford Plantation

William Byrd Homes

Gorgeous Remodel- We remodeled the 1st Floor of this beautiful water front home in Wexford Plantation, on Hilton Head Island, SC. We added a new pool and spa in the rear of the home overlooking the scenic harbor. The marble, onyx and tile work are incredible!

Basement Bar with Wood Flooring and a Stone Accent Wall

Worthington Design & Remodeling

Cabinetry in a Mink finish was used for the bar cabinets and media built-ins. Ledge stone was used for the bar backsplash, bar wall and fireplace surround to create consistency throughout the basement. Photo Credit: Chris Whonsetler

Home Bar Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Raised-panel 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.