Mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors and black floor.

Gaines Way Residence

Matt Manning Surfaces

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Los Gatos Cabana

J. Kretschmer Architect: Art & Architecture

J Kretschmer
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, quartzite benchtops, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Calabasas contemporary home

Noah Construction & Design

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and porcelain floors.

Macomb Finished Basement with a Jam Area

Finished Basements Plus

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Detroit with quartzite benchtops, vinyl floors, brown floor, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets and an undermount sink.

Wet Bar

SpaceCraft Architecture

Eric Roth Photography
Small traditional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Willowgrove, Saskatoon - Bar

Kitchen Designs Studio

Simple single wall home bar. Oak stained black with granite counter top. Grey glass with gold flake, glass back splash.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

#7413 Beaded Inset Kitchen: Painted Dove White

EHL Kitchens

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Glam Basement Bar

Monika Ross

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

glazed dove white with tile backsplash

Desirable Kitchens & Refacing

Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Basement Bar, Perry Hall Maryland

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

Basement Bar custom built in Perry Hall home.
Mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic floors.

Lakewood

Visbeen Architects

Design ideas for a small single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Blackhawk

Mountain Element Construction LLC

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Boise with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood floors.

Transitional Style Basement Bar

Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & Home

Robb Siverson Photography
Photo of a small single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Sharon Dr - Farmhouse Style

Kitchens by Good Guys

Here in the bar area, we updated the cabinetry, opened up the cubby this wall created, added dark floating shelves and took the cement tile from counter to ceiling as an accent wall. One of the homeowners favorite spot now!

Hughes Basement

Kitchens by Kyle

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Highlands Remodel

Ascent Contracting Inc

Design ideas for a small country single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, carpet and beige floor.

Los Gatos Cabana

J. Kretschmer Architect: Art & Architecture

J Kretschmer
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, quartzite benchtops and subway tile splashback.

Mid Century Teak - Bar

AMR Interior Design & Drafting Ltd.

info@ryanpatrickkelly.com Built in wet bar with teak cabinets and yellow mid century tile
Small midcentury galley wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, porcelain splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mullen Kitchen Remodel

Chester County Kitchen & Bath

Echelon, Wet Bar Cabinetry, Ardmore door style, square flat panel, color selected was double espresso. Granite counter top is Sapphire Blue.
This is an example of a small transitional galley wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors and shaker cabinets.

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.