Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, red splashback and brick splashback.

Grothouse Countertop for Bar Area in House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year 2014

Grothouse Wood Countertops

Steven Miller designed this bar area for the House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year 2014. Countertop Wood: Peruvian Walnut Construction Style: Edge Grain Wood Countertop Location: Decorator’s Showcase in San Francisco, CA Size: 1-1/2" thick x 34" x 46" Wood Countertop Finish: Grothouse Original Oil Designer: Steven Miller Undermount or Overmount Sink: Undermount Sink Cutout for Kohler K-3391

Tetherow - Hosmer Lake

Pacwest Builders LLC

Ross Chandler
Photo of a small country l-shaped seated home bar in Other with distressed cabinets and stainless steel benchtops.

Roswell Renovation

Trademark Building Company

Mimi Erickson
Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and distressed cabinets.

Wet Bar

Palindrome Design, LLC

This wet bar sits adjacent to the gym and the sport court and features multiple refrigerated drawers. Photograph © Michael Wilkinson Photography
Design ideas for a modern single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Macungie Basement & Bathroom Remodel

Martino Designs, Inc.

Large modern u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop and an undermount sink.

Modern Arts & Crafts

Design by UBER

You get a sneak peak of the bar as you descend the stairs, but entrance is through the display win-cabinet wall in the entertainment space. Split level bar elevated over the games room. Antiqued/eglomise mirror backed with floating shelves and a fluted edge brass bar on a curve design with brass accents and hand-turned pendant lighting.

Sleek Modern Dry Bar

Shepel Homes - Kitchen and Bath

This project repurposed a plain white closet into a convenient and dry bar cabinet that nails that modern look with its sophisticated warm black color. With elongated hexagon mirrors in the backsplash, light strips in the corners, and light beaming from the design, the lighting effect appears as if it is naturally well-lit. Modern style always requests sleek, current details, like a finger pull drawer. This Sleek Modern Dry Bar has a built-in fridge and drawers perfect for the wine setup. Last but not least, we also converted the door beside the sleek modern dry bar to a modern design accentuated by a glass. Door trims were removed, and we painted the door's jambs with warm black color that matches the modern dry bar awesomely, enhancing the sleek and modern look even further.

The Beaver Dam- Kitchen, Bar, Living Room, Sunroom

Delphinium Design

GC: Ekren Construction Photography: Tiffany Ringwald
Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Charlotte with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Minnetonka Vernacular Revival

Boyer Building Corporation

Lower Level: Bar, entertainment area
Photo of a large country l-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, linoleum floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Driftwood Cottage

Home at 2 Design

This wet bar is situated in a corner of the dining room adjacent to the screened porch entrance for easy warm weather serving. Black shaker cabinets with antiqued glass fall in with the old glass of the original Dutch door.

Westport Country

Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc.

Party central is this mysterious black bar with delicate brass shelves, anchored from countertop to ceiling. The countertop is an acid washed stainless, a treatment that produces light copper highlights. An integral sink can be filled with ice to keep wine cool all evening.

Matthieu

Atelier Aim

This is an example of an industrial single-wall wet bar in Paris with no sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Basement Remodel | Roswell GA

Kalaa Chakra Interiors

Anastasia Alkema Photography
Design ideas for an expansive modern galley seated home bar with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, blue benchtop and glass sheet splashback.

Immaculate Home Renovation

Metke Remodeling & Luxury Homes

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Artist Retreat

Annie Santulli Designs

The designer turned a dining room into a fabulous bar for entertaining....integrating the window behind the bar for a dramatic look! Robert Brantley Photography

Dream Home

Timber Trails Development Company

Inspiration for a country galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Lorton Media Room | Lorton, VA

Casaplex, LLC

Modern single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

#TheHighlandsHouse

Alma Homes

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Sunset Island Dr Lake Home

Shane Weltzin at SW Technology Design

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Cabinets and Distressed 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.