Photo of a transitional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Country Club Glam Living

NMB Custom Homes & Renovations

Attention to detail is beyond any other for the exquisite home bar.
Expansive transitional u-shaped wet bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, porcelain floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen Remodels

Kitchen Solvers of Fort Lauderdale

Mid-sized single-wall home bar in Miami with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and black benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen and Great Room

Adam Gibson Design

Adam Gibson
Inspiration for a transitional single-wall home bar in Indianapolis with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Gold Coast Residence

Eva Quateman Interiors

Tony Soluri Photography
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Hinsdale Remodel

Picture Perfect House

Photo of a country single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Speakeasy Basement - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and black benchtop.

Classic Four Square Kitchen

Nar Design Group

Built in 1915, this classic craftsman style home is located in the Capitol Mansions Historic District. When the time came to remodel, the homeowners wanted to continue to celebrate its history by keeping with the craftsman style but elevating the kitchen’s function to include the latest in quality cabinetry and modern appliances. The new spacious kitchen (and adjacent walk-in pantry) provides the perfect environment for a couple who loves to cook and entertain. White perimeter cabinets and dark soapstone counters make a timeless and classic color palette. Designed to have a more furniture-like feel, the large island has seating on one end and is finished in an historically inspired warm grey paint color. The vertical stone “legs” on either side of the gas range-top highlight the cooking area and add custom detail within the long run of cabinets. Wide barn doors designed to match the cabinet inset door style slide open to reveal a spacious appliance garage, and close when the kitchen goes into entertainer mode. Finishing touches such as the brushed nickel pendants add period style over the island. A bookcase anchors the corner between the kitchen and breakfast area providing convenient access for frequently referenced cookbooks from either location. Just around the corner from the kitchen, a large walk-in butler’s pantry in cheerful yellow provides even more counter space and storage ability. Complete with an undercounter wine refrigerator, a deep prep sink, and upper storage at a glance, it’s any chef’s happy place. Photo credit: Fred Donham of Photographerlink

Earthy Linden Reno

Dan Wangler: Design • Build • Renew

This is an example of a small transitional wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, brown floor and black benchtop.

Entertainment Room with Game Table and Bar

Michelle's Interiors

I upholstered the walls of this mixed-use entertainment room so that people at the game table would not be disturbed by those at the bar. Photo by Holger Obenaus Photography

Mills Farm Basement Remodel - Overland Park

Manor Design Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Kansas City with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor and black benchtop.

Walk-up Bar with built in wine rack

Julia Zettler Design

This is an example of a country single-wall wet bar in Denver with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

New Orleans Styled Home Remodel

KBF Design Gallery

There is no dreamier parlor room than this one. The antique mirrored backsplash, the checkered rug, the unique brass hardware, the whiskey towers, and hanging display shelf, all add such a distinct touch to this space.

Cedar Creek Custom Home

Alair Homes Houston

This beautiful custom home has it all with the grand double door entry, modern open layout, contemporary kitchen and lavish master suite. Light hardwood floors and white walls give an elegant art gallery feel that makes this home very warm and inviting.

Ann Arbor Hills Remodel and Addition

Studio Z Architecture

This elegant butler’s pantry links the new formal dining room and kitchen, providing space for serving food and drinks. Unique materials like mirror tile and leather wallpaper were used to add interest. LED lights are mounted behind the wine wall to give it a subtle glow. Contractor: Momentum Construction LLC Photographer: Laura McCaffery Photography Interior Design: Studio Z Architecture Interior Decorating: Sarah Finnane Design

Belmont-Hillsboro Historic Addition

Noble Johnson Architects

Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Nashville with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Speakeasy Basement - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and black benchtop.

Wine O'clock

Jamie the Cabinet Nerd, Virtual Assistant

Clear Glass, Adustable Wood Shelves, Drawer Storage & Bottle Organizers
Photo of a small eclectic galley home bar in Dallas with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops and black benchtop.

Old Town transformation

BBA Architects

Werner Straube
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

TBS Design Gallery

Pamela Pennington Studios

A modern space for entertaining. Custom cabinetry, with limitless configurations and finishes.
Inspiration for a small modern l-shaped home bar in San Francisco with no sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback and black benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass-front Cabinets and Black Benchtop

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.