Beth Singer
Inspiration for a transitional wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Magnetism

P&H Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, brown floor and open cabinets.

The Ultimate Man Cave

Capstone Custom Builders

Michael Duerinckx
Photo of a large transitional home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Scardale New Construction

JEM Woodworking & Cabinets

Custom Cabinets for a Butlers pantry. Non-Beaded Knife Edge Doors with Glass Recessed Panel. Exposed Hinges and a polished knobs. Small drawers flanking bar sink. Painted in a High Gloss Benjamin Moore Hale Navy Finish. Microwave drawer in adjacent cabinet. Large Room crown and molding on bottom of cabinets. LED undercabinet Lighting brings a brightness to the area.

Hibury

McCaw Cabinetry

Bar Area
Inspiration for a country single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, mirror splashback and beige floor.

Home Show Expo 2017: Bar and Entertainment Space

accents + interiors

This space is made for entertaining.The full bar includes a microwave, sink and full full size refrigerator along with ample cabinets so you have everything you need on hand without running to the kitchen. Upholstered swivel barstools provide extra seating and an easy view of the bartender or screen. Even though it's on the lower level, lots of windows provide plenty of natural light so the space feels anything but dungeony. Wall color, tile and materials carry over the general color scheme from the upper level for a cohesive look, while darker cabinetry and reclaimed wood accents help set the space apart. Jake Boyd Photography

Kitchen Remodeling

D & D Kitchen Center

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Complete Home Design

Ptidesign

Country l-shaped wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Cliffs Valley

State Interiors Custom Cabinetry & Design

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Green, Ohio - 2400 sqft - Modern

Shultz Design & Construction

Large modern single-wall wet bar in Cleveland with carpet, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and metal splashback.

Gold Coast Residence

Eva Quateman Interiors

Tony Soluri Photography
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, black floor and black benchtop.

My Work

Radlund Construction LLC

Small contemporary wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Mountain Bar and Gamesroom

Jensen Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

California Street

Napoleon at Home

Large transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Transitional Lake House

Patrick Widing Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Forest Rustic/Modern Farmhouse

Oakley Home Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback and light hardwood floors.

Brick Manor

Taylor Design Studio

Adrienne DeRosa
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional wet bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Hyannisport Waterfront New Home

Cape Cod Remodeling LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ

IMPROVE or MOVE

Basement Bar Area
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink

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.