Inspiration for a large country wet bar in Detroit with distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Mini Bar

Colette Interiors

Custom mini bar, custom designed adjoint kitchen and dining space, Custom built-ins, glass uppers, marble countertops and backsplash, brass hardware, custom wine rack, marvel wine fridge. Fabric backsplash interior cabinets.

Glen Abbey Drive Kitchen

Smith & Ragsdale Interior Design

The bar is adjacent to the dining room and incorporates a long buffet for serving that parallels the dining table. Glasses are stored in glass-front cabinets in close proximity to the dining and living room.

Carmel Cool Contemporary

Dovetail Group

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Coastal Rustic Basement

Angie Schwab Interiors LLC

The raised panel grey cabinets offer a nice contrast to the rustic shelves. A bead board backsplash and antique accessories add a hint of farmhouse charm.

Rustic Remodel

New Rosslyn Construction

This is an example of a small country single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Pleasant Valley Remodel for Tobi Fairley

Richard Harp Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped wet bar in Little Rock with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Mountain

Design Matters Home

Emily Minton Redfield
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, concrete floors, white benchtop and brown floor.

Contemporary Character

TruKitchens

Photos: Tippett Photography.
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Small Home with a Big Heart

Tommy Daspit Photographer

New home construction in Homewood Alabama photographed for Willow Homes, Willow Design Studio, and Triton Stone Group by Birmingham Alabama based architectural and interiors photographer Tommy Daspit. You can see more of his work at http://tommydaspit.com

Belmont-Hillsboro Bourbon Bar

Sara Ray Interior Design

Photo by Gieves Anderson
Small contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Nashville with open cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, grey benchtop and metal splashback.

Marlborough Street

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Boston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops and mirror splashback.

Wellborn Cabinetry

Eren Design and Remodel

Wellborn Cabinetry
Inspiration for an expansive home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, terra-cotta floors and brown floor.

Bedford Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Fordham Marble Company Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback and ceramic splashback.

Boston Magazine Design Home 2016

Angela Ballard

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

English Country Estate

Wright Design

This sprawling estate is reminiscent of a traditional manor set in the English countryside. The limestone and slate exterior gives way to refined interiors featuring reclaimed oak floors, plaster walls and reclaimed timbers.

Chicago Spec Home - Wet Bar

Denori Design

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Spring Drive

Niemand Interiors LLC

Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, porcelain floors, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and grey floor.

Saco / Craftsman Style

Maine Coast Homes

The kitchen isn't the only room worthy of delicious design... and so when these clients saw THEIR personal style come to life in the kitchen, they decided to go all in and put the Maine Coast construction team in charge of building out their vision for the home in its entirety. Talent at its best -- with tastes of this client, we simply had the privilege of doing the easy part -- building their dream home!

Marquette | 2016

Coats Homes

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and beaded inset cabinets.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Distressed Cabinets and Grey 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.