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.

Blue and Orange Wet Bar

Michael Molesky Interior Design

Rehoboth Beach blue entrance hall custom bar with orange cabinet interior by Michael Molesky. Mirror backsplash.
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

New Farmhouse - Lower Level Wet Bar

DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.

Lower Level Wet Bar
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Entertaining with Color

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Opened this wall up to create a beverage center just off the kitchen and family room. This makes it easy for entertaining and having beverages for all to grab quickly.

Ladera Heights, CA

JL Interiors

Speakeasy bar inside this 1950's home with art deco wallpaper. Using the original pendant to give it that old world charm. JL Interiors is a LA-based creative/diverse firm that specializes in residential interiors. JL Interiors empowers homeowners to design their dream home that they can be proud of! The design isn’t just about making things beautiful; it’s also about making things work beautifully. Contact us for a free consultation Hello@JLinteriors.design _ 310.390.6849_ www.JLinteriors.design

Azalea Ridge

Wright Design

Beautiful home on Lake Keowee with English Arts and Crafts inspired details. The exterior combines stone and wavy edge siding with a cedar shake roof. Inside, heavy timber construction is accented by reclaimed heart pine floors and shiplap walls. The three-sided stone tower fireplace faces the great room, covered porch and master bedroom. Photography by Accent Photography, Greenville, SC.

Playfully Posh Bar + Lounge

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Mid-sized eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Bar

Just the Right Piece

Modern Living Room Bar Just the Right Piece Warren, NJ 07059
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Vendome

Smith & Ragsdale Interior Design

Our clients own a vineyard and entertaining in style is very important. The bar was designed to show off their extensive crystal glass collection.
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, beaded inset cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, mirror splashback, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Stonegate at Rush Creek - Fall 2017 Model Home

Iverson Homes

Rustic Maple Cabinetry Wet Bar with Stainless Steel Appliances and Chevron Backsplash
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

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.

Modern & Chic Leander Home

Afka Designs Ltd.

Turned the awkward indented space into a beautiful bar area. This is a bar area to make make mixed drinks or pour a glass of wine to kick back and relax after a long day.

Mallwyd Road Renovation

Glenbrook Cabinetry

After renovating their uniquely laid out and dated kitchen, Glenbrook Cabinetry helped these homeowners fill every inch of their new space with functional storage and organizational features. New additions include: an island with alcove seating, a full pantry wall, coffee station, a bar, warm appliance storage, spice pull-outs, knife block pull out, and a message station. Glenbrook additionally created a new vanity for the home's simultaneous powder room renovation.

Coffee Nook

HDR Remodeling Inc.

These clients hand picked the tiles they'd like to go in their newly remodeled coffee nook and it truly brightens up this corner area!
Photo of a small eclectic single-wall home bar in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and grey benchtop.

Whole Home Interior Design, Mamaroneck, NY

True Identity Concepts

Design by True Identity Concepts
Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors and beige benchtop.

Cocktail Bar with Drinks Storage

The Secret Drawer

This kitchen corner is what dreams are made of. A bespoke cocktail bar with wine racking, lighting and mirrored glass for a luxurious look. Perfect for entertaining guests! This drinks station boasts Miele and Sub-Zero refrigeration, and a Butlers sink for drinks preparation.

Retro Kitchen in Mid-Century Home

Servigon Construction Group

Mid Century Modern kitchen design incorporates existing brick fireplace uno the design. Grey and White Cabinets with white countertops.
Inspiration for a large midcentury u-shaped home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and painted wood floors.

Industrial Pad

TEW Design Studio

A colorful and bold bar addition to a neutral space. The clean contemporary under cabinet lighting inlayed in the floating distressed wood shelves adds a beautiful detail. Photo Credit: Bob Fortner

French Blue Oven is the Star of this Roswell Kitchen Remodel

Atlanta Curb Appeal

Hydrangea wallpaper. Wet bar.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with beaded inset cabinets and white cabinets.

Traditional New Build, Dallas

Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.

Inspiration for a traditional galley home bar in Dallas with beaded inset cabinets, wood benchtops, subway tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

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.