Design ideas for a transitional wet bar in Houston with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and black 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.

Singing the Blues Wet Bar

Top’s Appliances and Cabinetry, LLC

The Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry and Sub-Zero Appliances complement the elegance of this traditional in home wet bar. The Tiffany Recessed Cabinet Doors are finished in a Navy Vintage Opaque. The Glass Door option brings a certain distinction to the room. The copper pull knobs and wire mesh inserts accents add elegance and style to this space. Pair that with the undercounter Sub-Zero Refrigerator & Wine Cooler, plus the Kitchen Aid Ice Maker and you have the perfect setting for entertaining. The undercounter lighting reflects beautifuly on the Alpine Mist white Caesarstone Quartz countertops. The perfect add to any home. Photo by Gage Seaux

Custom Coastal Cottage

Naples Bay Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a large beach style single-wall home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Ronovation

Manello Construction, LLC

Dustin.Peck.Photography.Inc
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, recessed-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and beige benchtop.

East Grand Rapids Farmhouse- Parade 2017

Kenowa Builders

Stoffer Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Cabinets

Dalton Carpet One Floor & Home

This is an example of a contemporary galley wet bar in Atlanta with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Shingle Style

User

Lucas Allen
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Jacksonville with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Basement Remodel - TV Room w/ Bar & Desk + Workout Room & 3/4 Bathroom

The Cleary Company

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Tresco

Visbeen Architects

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall home bar in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Interlake Walk Wet Bar

TruKitchens

This wet bar features Polo Blue cabinets and floating shelf from Grabill Cabinets. They are set off by a crisp, white countertop, metallic subway tile and antique gold bar pulls.

Tew Boling Butler's Pantry

Designhouse Kitchen and Bath, LLC

Inspiration for a transitional single-wall wet bar in San Diego with no sink, blue cabinets, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Ridgewood "Jewel Box" Butler's Pantry

Ulrich Inc

This is an example of a traditional l-shaped home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, green splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Home Bar

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped wet bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and brown benchtop.

Kaylor Russell - Blue Accent Kitchen

Kitchen & Bath Galleries of Chapel Hill

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped wet bar in Raleigh with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brown 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.

Furman Farm

Max Crosby Construction

This is an example of a home bar in Charleston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bonnie Brae New Build

Katy Skye Interiors

Dark Grey Bar
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Two Doors Down

Romina Black Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Austin with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Coffee Bar

Dream Kitchens, Inc.

Coffee bar in white and blue with walnut accents
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Blue 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.