Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, white cabinets, grey splashback, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Built-Ins/Wine Rack

Thomas W Glass Home Design Repair and Remodel

Wine Rack and Cabinets Alder Wood
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Whole Home Remodel : Herzog 1021

William French Home Improvements

Large single-wall home bar in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Grayhawk Group Custom Homes Model in St. Louis

Wilson Lighting

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Tuscany Proj

Avid Interior Design Inc.

This was a whole home renovation where nothing was left untouched. We took out a few walls to create a gorgeous great room, custom designed millwork throughout, selected all new materials, finishes in all areas of the home. We also custom designed a few furniture pieces and procured all new furnishings, artwork, drapery and decor.

Wet Bar Remodel in Bonita Springs, FL

Progressive Design Build

The wet bar was completely revamped, starting with the removal of the dated archway. It was designed with the same white custom cabinetry used in the kitchen for aesthetic balance and consistency. Glass doors and a mirrored backsplash behind the sink were designed into the space to display glassware. Cabinet lighting, a granite countertop, and a new wine refrigerator rounded out the wet bar renovation.

Mountains

Paula Berg Design Associates

Design ideas for a country u-shaped seated home bar in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Waterfront Mediterranean Style Home

Ramos Design Build Corporation

Photo of a small mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Tampa with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, brown floor, beige benchtop and dark hardwood floors.

The Nesting Place

MIREWORKS

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, travertine splashback, brown floor, beige benchtop, no sink, beige splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Mill Pond Road

Betsy Bassett Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Crédence

HOME THERAPY

Design ideas for a modern home bar in Bordeaux with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and beige benchtop.

Basement Remodel

Northern Woodworking, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Logan Street Basement

FBC Remodel

Back bar with wine cooler, granite countertops, glass shelves and blue accent tile. ©Finished Basement Company
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Via Pisa

Mãkena Interiors

Custom designed Wet Bar with stunning mountain and golf course views
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Pewaukee Lake Home

Detail Woodworks

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Gorgeous Contemporary Whole Home Remodel

Kitchen & Bath Depot

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Luxury Return Air Grilles

Worth Home Products

Upgrade unattractive stamp metal returns with a DIY wood louvered return. This product comes with a metal sleeve that houses the 1 inch filter. Paints to match walls or trim

Matthies Builders

Matthies Builders
Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Basement

Northern Woodworking, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Grayhawk Group Custom Homes Model in St. Louis

Wilson Lighting

Home Bar Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors and Beige 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.