This is an example of a large modern single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop, grey cabinets, grey splashback and glass tile splashback.

Billiards Room

The Cleary Company

Marshall Evan Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Columbus with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Gold Coast, Mid Century Touch

Georgia Zikas Design

Classic shapes, a good flow imbued with plenty of lifestyle to suit this family — indoors and out.
Transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, white splashback, grey benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and marble benchtops.

New Hope, PA - Kitchen Remodel

River Woodcraft

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

30- Park City, Utah Residence

Masterpiece Millwork & Door

Joshua Caldwell
This is an example of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Salt Lake City with medium wood cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Calabasas Tudor Remodel

Interior Archaeology

Master bedroom suite wet bar
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, a drop-in sink and grey benchtop.

Saylorsburg Basement

Lehigh Valley Interior Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with wood benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback and brown benchtop.

Hermosa Beach - Kitchen

Concept Renovations, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, no sink, marble benchtops, stone slab splashback and grey benchtop.

Urban Solstice

Cabinetry Creations, Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Orlando with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and brown benchtop.

Dalson

Rallis Construction LLC

Mid-sized country galley home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Bar by B.A. Torrey | Tribeca, NYC

BA Torrey

Tina Gallo and B.A. Torrey
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, medium hardwood floors, no sink, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Ditch Rd

Homes by Design

Mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Indianapolis with wood benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, travertine floors and brown benchtop.

Prairie Inspired Lower Level

JALIN Design, LLC

Unfinishes lower level gets an amazing face lift to a Prairie style inspired meca Photos by Stuart Lorenz Photograpghy
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with ceramic floors, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Bars

Media Rooms Inc

Designed & fabricated in the In-House Cabinet shop of Media Rooms Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with dark hardwood floors, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and brown benchtop.

Chanhassen Lake Charmer

Boyer Building Corporation

This creative walkway is made usable right off the kitchen where extra storage, wine cooler and bar space are the highlights. Library ladder helps makes those various bar items more accessible.

Built-In & Bar in Tampa, FL

Studio Luxe Custom Cabinetry

Colorful built-in cabinetry creates a multifunctional space in this Tampa condo. The bar section features lots of refrigerated and temperature controlled storage as well as a large display case and countertop for preparation. The additional built-in space offers plenty of storage in a variety of sizes and functionality.

Cape Cod Classic

Laplante Construction Inc.

Vartanian custom built cabinet with inset doors and decorative glass doors Glass tile backsplash Counter top is LG Hausys Quartz “Viatera®” Under counter Sub Zero fridge

Bogart 2

Studio Design Elements

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

MODERN COTTAGE

Lissa Lee Hickman

Mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Coffee Corner

Afka Designs Ltd.

So cute! Tiny little area to keep your coffee warm and drinks chilled!
Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in New York with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Brown Benchtop 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.