Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Striking Lake Vista Renovation

Monarch & Maker

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Houston with porcelain floors, brown floor, shaker cabinets and black cabinets.

Cozy and Charismatic

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Photography: Alyssa Lee Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home bar in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Warm + Modern Liberty Hill Townhouse

RM Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bloomfield Hills, MI Basement Renovation

MainStreet Design Build

Custom home bar with plenty of open shelving for storage.
Photo of a large industrial galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, brick splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor, brown benchtop and red splashback.

Bel Air Contemporary

Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with open cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors and an integrated sink.

Hawthorn Woods, IL Project

Matrix Home Solutions

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

#TheHighlandsHouse

Alma Homes

Laura Rae Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, vinyl floors, brown floor, white splashback and timber splashback.

Contemporary Craftsman Basement Remodel

EGStoltzfus Custom Homes & Remodeling

Abigail Rose Photography
Large arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Other with carpet, a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback and brown benchtop.

Fancourt Residence

LS3P Living

Home Bar | Custom home studio of LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD. | Photo by Fairview Builders LLC.
Large traditional galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate floors and slate splashback.

Clean modern Bar

Kathleen Ramsey, Allied ASID

The client wanted a stunning bar with room for a large TV and closed shelving to hide any messes. We lined the back of the bar with the same ledger stone on the TV/Fireplace wall and added accent lighting to rake across the tile. Additionally we used a white Cambria countertop and did a waterfall outside edge on the raised bar. Photo: Matt Kocoureck

Grand Rapids Lower Level Pub

Starlite Kitchens

A stainless steel beverage cooler is the perfect complement to the silver glazed cabinetry. The large mirrored wall helps adds a spacious element to the area.

Updated Traditional Lovely Home in Alamo Heights

Paper Moon Painting

Love the antiqued mirror backsplash tile in this fabulous home bar/butler's pantry! We painted the cabinets in Farrow and Ball's "Off Black". Designed by Bel Atelier Interior Design.

Harmony Showhome - Calbridge Homes

Rochelle Cote Interior Design

Design ideas for a large country single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Oasis

B Street Design

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops and concrete floors.

Clear Modern Lines

Northland Woodworks, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets and black cabinets.

The Mallard Circle Bar

The Creative Kitchen Company

RAISING TH BAR. The project started with tearing out the existing flooring and crown molding (thin plank, oak flooring and carpet combo that did not fit with their personal style) and adding in this beautiful wide plank espresso colored hardwood to create a more modern, updated look. Next, a shelf to display the liquor collection and a bar high enough to fit their kegerator within. The bar is loaded with all the amenities: tall bar tops, bar seating, open display shelving and feature lighting. Pretty much the perfect place to entertain and celebrate the weekends. Photo Credit: so chic photography

Rough Hollow Parade Home 2017

Geschke Group Architecture

Country seated home bar in Austin with black cabinets, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

My Work

Kalma Custom Woodworks inc

Large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Stingray Bar

Voorhees Design Chatsworth

This bar features Stingray skin surrounded by brushed aluminum for drawer fronts. It has a mitered edge honed black granite countertop that sits atop two metal X-shaped wine boxes with a sand through rough finish on the steel. It also features floating starphire (ultra clear) glass shelves that sit in front of fabric wallpaper. This bar features hidden LED light strips and recessed LED lights to give it a unique feel. It also features a digital in drawer climate controlled humidor.

All Cabinet Styles Home Bar Design Ideas with Black 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.