Mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Fit and Fun basement finish. In overland Park

Johnson County Remodeling

Inspiration for a large country single-wall seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, brown floor, brown benchtop and vinyl floors.

Wine Fridge

Willoughby Construction

This is an example of a large modern seated home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, marble floors and grey floor.

Contemporary Home Remodel

Able And Baker

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor, white benchtop and mirror splashback.

Light-FIlled Addition to a Victorian Lady

Kyle Timothy Home

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Custom Counter Top - Bar

ASW Kitchens & Bathrooms

Custom made bar top done with quartz
Photo of a contemporary seated home bar in New York with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and white benchtop.

Home Bar

Tobias Design LLC

This is an example of a modern home bar in Philadelphia with dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and white benchtop.

Lower level reclaimed wood bar

Schwarz Lewis Design Group, Inc.

Tim Benson Photography
Inspiration for a small country single-wall seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Occidental Bathroom Bliss

Rock House Design

Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Villanova Traditional Kitchen

Stimmel Consulting Group

Photo of a small traditional single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

29 Ave Infill

Siena Signature Builders Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley home bar in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Custom Design - Bar - The Ridges

Blue Heron

Private Residence
Photo of an expansive contemporary single-wall wet bar in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor, beige benchtop, a drop-in sink and solid surface benchtops.

Kitchen Technology

Echo Systems

Lighting design is more than meets the eye; when done correctly it sets the tone for a specific space. Not always meant to be the object of attention in a room, but always the extension of beautiful interior and exterior design. We have more than a few ways to help you approach the subject. Lighting controls can easily duplicate the appearance of occupancy in your home while you are away or eliminate a large bank of light switches with a single lighting keypad that controls a large area . . . we are experts in this field.

Custom Bar Rooms

A & K Custom Cabinetry

Mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Malibu Beachfront Home

Construction By Maya

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Photo of a small traditional single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and ceramic floors.

Eclectic Kitchen Art Works

Kitchens By Kleweno

Paul Bonnichsen
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback and travertine floors.

Whole Home Project

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Mancave-Entertainment Lounge-Bar-Games Room-Kitchen

Fine Line Kitchens Inc.

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Inspiration for a large transitional seated home bar in Toronto with dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stone tile splashback and an undermount sink.

Completed Projects

Maria Charmaine Designs Inc

Small modern single-wall seated home bar in Miami with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Westphal Drive Project

Dream Kitchens

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Dark Wood Cabinets and Solid Surface Benchtops

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.