This wine bar/dry bar is on the opposite side of the great room/kitchen. Integrated Subzero wine storage and custom soffit with integrated lighting. Design: City Chic, Cristi Pettibone Photos: SpartaPhoto - Alex Rentzis

Butlers Pantry

Charleston Building and Development

Design ideas for a small traditional galley home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Fontana, WI

Heartstone Custom Builders

Home remodel in the Lake Geneva, WI area
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

House -- 15th Street

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Dry bar off kitchen features under counter wine and beverage refrigeration, custom cabinetry in Ebony finish and four floating shelves.
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall home bar in DC Metro with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Brookline Residence

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Watertown Ranch

R|House Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bar and game viewing space

Perch Interiors, Inc.

We took a series of pokey little rooms, opened up the floor plan and gave our Client's the entertainer's kitchen they desired.
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bright Transitional Refresh

Everything Home

In this gorgeous Carmel residence, the primary objective for the great room was to achieve a more luminous and airy ambiance by eliminating the prevalent brown tones and refinishing the floors to a natural shade. The kitchen underwent a stunning transformation, featuring white cabinets with stylish navy accents. The overly intricate hood was replaced with a striking two-tone metal hood, complemented by a marble backsplash that created an enchanting focal point. The two islands were redesigned to incorporate a new shape, offering ample seating to accommodate their large family. In the butler's pantry, floating wood shelves were installed to add visual interest, along with a beverage refrigerator. The kitchen nook was transformed into a cozy booth-like atmosphere, with an upholstered bench set against beautiful wainscoting as a backdrop. An oval table was introduced to add a touch of softness. To maintain a cohesive design throughout the home, the living room carried the blue and wood accents, incorporating them into the choice of fabrics, tiles, and shelving. The hall bath, foyer, and dining room were all refreshed to create a seamless flow and harmonious transition between each space. ---Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/carmel-indiana-home-redesign-remodeling

Burr Ridge Modern

Derrick Architecture

This wetbar leads from the kitchen to the dining room. A fun geometric pattern plays on the wall tiles. Glass doors on the cabinets provides additional accents in this bar.

Colorado Inspired Contemporary Home

Travis Miller Homes

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wet Bar

Nicholson Painting LLC

Photo of a transitional single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, matchstick tile splashback and white benchtop.

Modern Transitional Subdivision New Construction Home

Eaton + Stipp Custom Homes

Wet bar located in family room with shaker cabinets, black ceramic tile backsplash, champagne bronze fixtures, and quartz countertops.
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Alta47

Kitchen & Bath Creations (KBC)

Alta47 is a new community of contemporary three or four bedroom townhomes in Baltimore's historic waterfront neighborhood of Locust Point.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Baltimore with black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

House -- 16th Street

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Butlers pantry connecting the kitchen to the dining room features Ebony custom cabinetry with custom chevron style wine cubbies, warm wood open shelving , tile backsplash and beverage refrigerator.

Ocean Bank

Made To Last Custom Homes Ltd.

Ocean Bank is a contemporary style oceanfront home located in Chemainus, BC. We broke ground on this home in March 2021. Situated on a sloped lot, Ocean Bank includes 3,086 sq.ft. of finished space over two floors. The main floor features 11′ ceilings throughout. However, the ceiling vaults to 16′ in the Great Room. Large doors and windows take in the amazing ocean view. The Kitchen in this custom home is truly a beautiful work of art. The 10′ island is topped with beautiful marble from Vancouver Island. A panel fridge and matching freezer, a large butler’s pantry, and Wolf range are other desirable features of this Kitchen. Also on the main floor, the double-sided gas fireplace that separates the Living and Dining Rooms is lined with gorgeous tile slabs. The glass and steel stairwell railings were custom made on site.

Modern Victorian

Zimmer Design LLC

Dry bar with tall Lincoln marble backsplash and vintage mirror. Flanked by deGournay wall mural.
Inspiration for a large traditional galley home bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback and white benchtop.

Saguaro Grove

AFT Construction

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Phoenix with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Designer Showhouse 2021

MARGARITA BRAVO

--- Project designed by Denver, Colorado interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Denver as well as surrounding areas such as Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Greenwood Village, and Bow Mar. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/ To learn more about this project, click here:

Lake Zurich

Matrix Home Solutions

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Fresh New Basement

Workshop Cabinets & Design Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Calgary with no sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Cabinets and White 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.