Photo of a mid-sized country home bar in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets and quartzite benchtops.

Lake Home Open Kitchen

DC DESIGN STUDIO @ Dunn Lumber

Dry Bar Buffet Storage Dura supreme Cabinetry Kendall door, Maple wood, perimeter in Black painted finish Island in Maple wood Cashew stained finish Photography by Kayser Photography of Lake Geneva Wi

Espresso Wet Bar

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This is an example of a large traditional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, laminate benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, glass-front cabinets and black cabinets.

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.

Handpicked rimu bar-top

Uptown Jane Interiors

Hand picked and glassed slab of rimu
Design ideas for a large industrial home bar in Auckland with black cabinets and wood benchtops.

A gentleman's retreat

Modern Rustic

The gas strut windows allow a greater expanse without support, giving a bigger uninterrupted view over the water. The huge commercial fridge has treated doors to stop condensation in the tropics. Black open cabinetry with chunky Queensland maple shelves, topped with black galaxy granite completes the look. mike newell status images

Meadow Circle

Ragsdale, Inc.

We designed, fabricated, finished and installed this custom bar to complete the front sitting room. Highly functional and fun for a small and contemporary space. Custom floating oak shelves, quartz countertops, and wooden pulls make this bar shine!

Lake House

All About Interiors LLC

All About Interiors
Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Pantries & Wine Bars

California Closets, San Francisco

Elegant Wine Bar with Drop-Down Television
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in San Francisco with open cabinets, black cabinets and light hardwood floors.

Cockeysville Basement Bar

Cox Kitchens & Baths

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

22 Greenlawn New Home Construction

Alair Homes Winnipeg

22 Greenlawn was the grand prize in Winnipeg’s 2017 HSC Hospital Millionaire Lottery. The New York lofts in Tribeca, combining industrial fixtures and pre war design, inspired this home design. The star of this home is the master suite that offers a 5-piece ensuite bath with freestanding tub and sun deck.

Washington Project

Dream Kitchens

Large transitional l-shaped home bar in Detroit with black cabinets, quartz benchtops and black benchtop.

Bars

InSite Builders & Remodeling

Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey floor and porcelain floors.

Overlook Model

Center Point Cabinets

Eudora Frameless Cabinetry in Ebony. Decorative Hardware by Hardware Resources.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Bar and indoor Golf Simulator

Pittsburgh Design And Remodeling

Large industrial galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Moss Residence Home Renovation

Alair Homes Hudson

A modern traditional full home renovation featuring a modern, open concept kitchen with high-end finishes, and a cozy breakfast nook overlooking the beautiful backyard. The home bar between the living room and kitchen features a distressed wood feature covering two walls and the ceiling.

Wester Residence Dry Bar

Center Point Cabinets

Dream Photo
Inspiration for a small single-wall home bar in Atlanta with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, brick splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Industrial Farmhouse Reinvented

M. Walter Design

Mid-sized modern l-shaped home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Wet Bar

Kitchen & Floor Concepts

Bellmont Cabinetry Door Style: Evoke / Monterey Finish: Cityscape
This is an example of a large transitional home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

One Park Place Remodel

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

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.