Mid-sized single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Traditional

Cabinet Concepts by Design

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Westview Cliffside

Shoberg Custom Homes

Design ideas for a modern single-wall wet bar in Austin with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Let There Be Light

Feinmann, Inc.

Photo of a transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Knoll - Modern Farmhouse Sitting Room

In the Deets

With an elegant bar on one side and a cozy fireplace on the other, this sitting room is sure to keep guests happy and entertained. Custom cabinetry and mantel, Neolith counter top and fireplace surround, and shiplap accents finish this room.

Cabinetry

Mike Kellert

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, carpet, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Mud room Pantry

Dibico Construction

This is an example of a traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback and subway tile splashback.

Nomadic Nest

Andrew Mikhael Architect

A corner mirrored bar
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Seattle with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wet Bar Installation

Anna Lisa Avelar Interior Design

shaker cabinets, coffee bar, bar, wine fridge, beverage fridge, wine rack, wine racks, wine storage. Christopher Stark Photo
Design ideas for a large country home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Timeless Custom Home in St.Charles

Liston Design Build

Traditional galley wet bar in St Louis with beaded inset cabinets and brown floor.

Refreshing Transitional Mountain View Remodel

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Mark Pinkerton - vi360 Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall home bar in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchens

Skeeles Manufacturing Inc.

Small single-wall wet bar in Columbus with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback and stone tile splashback.

Dimple Dell 2014

Upland Development, Inc.

Design ideas for a large l-shaped seated home bar in Salt Lake City with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and multi-coloured splashback.

Basking Ridge Kitchen Remodel

Rachel Savage Design Management LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional home bar in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Weston Kitchen and Dining Remodel

Mint Development Group

This dry bar features an undercounter beverage fridge, thermador coffee station, and beautiful white wood cabinets with gold hardware. Smart LED lighting can be controled by your phone!

Washington Crossing, PA

AJ Margulis Interiors

A small bar located off the kitchen, nestled conveniently between the kitchen, dining room and family room. Quartzite countertop, Calcutta marble mosiac backsplash and gold hardware glam the space up.

Georgetown, DC - Transitional - Wet Bar

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Georgetown, DC Transitional Wet Bar #SarahTurner4JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by John Cole

Dorian Custom Wet Bar

That Design Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Fauxwood Cabinets

Guyton Industries, LLC.

Large traditional u-shaped wet bar in Orange County with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Guntersville Home

Cantley & Company, Inc.

Large traditional home bar in Birmingham with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, white splashback, stone slab splashback and an undermount sink.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Beaded Inset 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.