Photo of a transitional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Waxahachie Coffee and Wine Bar

Handy Jack Services, LLC

Removed built-in cabinets on either side of wall; removed small bar area between walls; rebuilt wall between formal and informal dining areas, opening up walkway. Added wine and coffee bar, upper and lower cabinets, quartzite counter to match kitchen. Painted cabinets to match kitchen. Added hardware to match kitchen. Replace floor to match existing.

Heritage Basement Remodel

Adryin Glynn Designs

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Raleigh with no sink, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, carpet, beige floor, grey benchtop and open cabinets.

Vinings Renovation

EK Interiors

Inspiration for a traditional single-wall home bar in Atlanta with no sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, timber splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Granite Way Project

Davis Design

Taube Photography
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with no sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige cabinets, brown floor and white benchtop.

Shores

Kitchens of Diablo

Transitional Dry Bar with cabinets by Dura Supreme. Paintable Wood with Cashmere paint plus Shadow Glaze. Detail, detail, detail!! Bun feet, decorative backplash tile, glass doors with LED Lighting. Backplash is from Marble Systems, Ponte Stone Mosaic in Snow White. Showoff beautiful glassware with glass shelving. Contrasting cabinetry hardware from top knobs create a beautiful pallet of color tones that work so well together. Quartz Countertops by Vadara - Statuary Venato - creates a beautiful marble look without the maintenance.

Rollingwood

Parsons i.d.

Inspiration for a home bar in Austin with no sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Harrison House - Butler's Pantry

Paxton Place Design

This dry bar is right off the kitchen. The shaker style cabinets match the ones in the kitchen, along with the brass cabinet hardware. A black granite countertop breaks up the tone on tone color scheme of the cabinetry and subway tile backsplash.

Newport Coast Twilight

Zen Architect

recessed bar
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped home bar in Orange County with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

W11, London

Kirkham Kitchens

Space and feel were the most prominent factors in this West London project. The ceiling height was restricted and the view needed to flow through from the entrance hall to the lounge at the rear, whilst also including all the bare minimum requirements of a kitchen suited to a 3 bedroom family unit.

Casey Key Cottage

Kathleen McGovern Studio of Interior Design

Photo of a small beach style single-wall home bar in Detroit with no sink, louvered cabinets, beige cabinets and beige floor.

Pantry

The Tuckerman Home Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley home bar in Columbus with no sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Miami Beach Modern Condo

Kay Story Interiors

Mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Miami with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

KITCHEN BAR

Sheila Rich Interiors, LLC

Oil rubbed bronze hardware and glass knobs echo the chandelier with lightly dripping crystals. The quartz countertop and marble backsplash reflect light, and the herringbone pattern adds interest. Photography: Lauren Hagerstrom

Modern Farmhouse Basement

Rosemary Lily

This is an example of a small country single-wall home bar in Detroit with no sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Pleasanton, CA

Influent Home

This coffee bar was made possible by reusing an existing buffet and giving it a fresh coat of warm color, a glass top and stripping the original hardware. Along with the subtle area rug and the strong accent wall color, a whole new space was created that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Photo by Michael Garig

Pantries & Wine Bars

California Closets, Berkeley

Glamorous Wine Bar in Lounge
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, red splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Seaport High Rise

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Boston with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and beige cabinets.

Ocean Drive West - Stamford, CT

GUILTEC LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in New York with no sink, raised-panel cabinets and beige cabinets.

Miami Beach Modern Condo

Kay Story Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Miami with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with No Sink and Beige 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.