With Summer on its way, having a home bar is the perfect setting to host a gathering with family and friends, and having a functional and totally modern home bar will allow you to do so!

Pleasant Valley Remodel for Tobi Fairley

Richard Harp Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped wet bar in Little Rock with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Dilworth Bar

Donna Livingston Interiors

Kitchen Renovation & Wet Bar design
Small modern single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Modern Sophistication

Rawlyk Developments

Gary Campbell- Photography, DeJong Designs Ltd- Architect, Nam Dang Mitchell- Interior Design
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

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.

Elegant Backyard Escape

Brian Gille Architects, Ltd.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in New Orleans with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

An Open Invitation in Ridgefield, Kitchen

Simply Baths & Kitchens

Functional layout and beautiful finishes make this kitchen a dream come true. Placing the sink on an angled corner of the island between the range and refrigerator creates an easy work triangle while the large island allows for roomy prep space. Two pantries, one near the range and one near the refrigerator, give plenty of storage for dry goods and cookware. Guests are kept out of the cooks way by placing ample seating and the full service bar on the other side of the island. Open views through the breakfast room to the beautiful back yard and through large openings to the adjoining family room and formal dining room make this already spacious kitchen feel even larger.

Wet Bar with tiled niche for glassware and floating shelves

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

Wet Bar with tiled wall and tiled niche for glassware and floating shelves. This wetbar is in a pool house and the bathroom with steam shower is to the right.

Modern & Marvelous

Sunnyfields Cabinetry

Modern kitchenette with dark wood cabinetry, beige matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and light hardwood flooring.
This is an example of a modern single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Audrey Street - Full Remodel

EMMONS CUSTOM

Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Milton Equestrian Home

LB Designs

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse- Herriman

Simons Design Studio

Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Builder: Magleby Construction Photography: Allison Niccum
Inspiration for a country single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, carpet, beige floor and white benchtop.

Palms at Old Ponte Vedra

Dream Finders Homes

Design ideas for a small beach style single-wall wet bar in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback and grey benchtop.

Panasuk

State Interiors Custom Cabinetry & Design

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, carpet and brown floor.

*NEW Project*

Scott Carter Construction and Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Salt Lake City with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and an undermount sink.

Trapani II

Mid-Atlantic Custom Builders

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

DC - Full House Renovation

MBW Designs

Man Cave Basement Bar photo by Tod Connell Photography
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors and beige floor.

Modern Desert Contemporary Residence

Design Directives, LLC

Sunken wet bar with swivel chair seating, lighted liquor display. Custom mahogany cabinets in mitered square pattern with bronze medallions. Glass and granite countertop. Interior Design by Susan Hersker and Elaine Ryckman, Photo: Mark Boisclair, Contractor- Manship Builders, Architect - Bing Hu Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/desert-contemporary/

Time for Wine

Sarah Spiroff, CKD, CBD

Ali Atri at Ali Atri Photography Designer: Sarah Spiroff CKD, CBD Contractor: Remodel West
This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Cedar Shake Ranch

Insignia Homes

Fall colors continue into the lower level with this classic kitchenette and island with riveted metal top Photos by Jeff Tippet
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Beige Splashback

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.