This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, laminate floors and grey benchtop.

Fox Bend

Nikole Starr Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, carpet, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Blue cabinetry | Braeswood | Grennoch Ln | $1M+

Showhomes Houston

Blue and gold finishes with marble counter tops, featuring a wine cooler and rack.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Houston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, grey benchtop and brown floor.

Moody Beverage Center

Tracy Berman Interiors

This beverage center is located adjacent to the kitchen and joint living area composed of greys, whites and blue accents. Our main focus was to create a space that would grab people’s attention, and be a feature of the kitchen. The cabinet color is a rich blue (amalfi) that creates a moody, elegant, and sleek atmosphere for the perfect cocktail hour. This client is one who is not afraid to add sparkle, use fun patterns, and design with bold colors. For that added fun design we utilized glass Vihara tile in a iridescent finish along the back wall and behind the floating shelves. The cabinets with glass doors also have a wood mullion for an added accent. This gave our client a space to feature his beautiful collection of specialty glassware. The quilted hardware in a polished chrome finish adds that extra sparkle element to the design. This design maximizes storage space with a lazy susan in the corner, and pull-out cabinet organizers for beverages, spirits, and utensils.

Windsor Square Residence - Photos by David Phelps Photography

Tommy Chambers Interiors, Inc.

Design ideas for a traditional galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with open cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Home Bar

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Palmolive Building Residence

Kadlec Architecture + Design

Having successfully designed the then bachelor’s penthouse residence at the Waldorf Astoria, Kadlec Architecture + Design was retained to combine 2 units into a full floor residence in the historic Palmolive building in Chicago. The couple was recently married and have five older kids between them all in their 20s. She has 2 girls and he has 3 boys (Think Brady bunch). Nate Berkus and Associates was the interior design firm, who is based in Chicago as well, so it was a fun collaborative process. Details: -Brass inlay in natural oak herringbone floors running the length of the hallway, which joins in the rotunda. -Bronze metal and glass doors bring natural light into the interior of the residence and main hallway as well as highlight dramatic city and lake views. -Billiards room is paneled in walnut with navy suede walls. The bar countertop is zinc. -Kitchen is black lacquered with grass cloth walls and has two inset vintage brass vitrines. -High gloss lacquered office -Lots of vintage/antique lighting from Paris flea market (dining room fixture, over-scaled sconces in entry) -World class art collection Photography: Tony Soluri, Interior Design: Nate Berkus Interiors and Sasha Adler Design

Annandale Remodel

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Decorá Cabinets: Wet Bar in Modern Blue Kitchen

MasterBrand Cabinets

Photo of a mid-sized modern wet bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, light hardwood floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Creative Wall Designs

CREATIVE MARBLE AND TILE LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

2017 Cleveland Homearama Model

Otero Signature Homes

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, light hardwood floors, beige floor, grey benchtop, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Private Waterfront Residence in Oxford, MD

Purple Cherry Architects

Design ideas for a beach style single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with blue cabinets, grey splashback and grey benchtop.

Sweet Repeat!

Melissa Jessup, Designer

Photo of a transitional u-shaped home bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Vibe

Julie Deuble

Industrial wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, brick splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

The Gate House

Snug Kitchens

Darren Chung Photography Ltd
Photo of a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Berkshire with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Clarksville Home

Mosier Luxury Homes

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Santa Rosa Foothills Fire Rebuild

Annadel Builders

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Brentwood Addition/Remodel + Pool

Noble Johnson Architects

Interiors: Marcia Leach Design Cabinetry: Barber Cabinet Company Contractor: Andrew Thompson Construction Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com

Lake Life

CHARLES STREET DESIGN, LLC

We gave this newly-built weekend home in New London, New Hampshire a colorful and contemporary interior style. The successful result of a partnership with Smart Architecture, Grace Hill Construction and Terri Wilcox Gardens, we translated the contemporary-style architecture into modern, yet comfortable interiors for a Massachusetts family. Creating a lake home designed for gatherings of extended family and friends that will produce wonderful memories for many years to come.

Forest Hill

gamble + design

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall home bar in San Francisco with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, black splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Blue Cabinets and Grey 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.