Bar + Shelving Materials: Zinc
Design ideas for an expansive transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, zinc benchtops and blue splashback.

Galveston St. House

MK Development & Investment LLC

Close-up of the built-in buffet.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with medium hardwood floors, no sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and porcelain splashback.

Industrial Home Bar

Design ideas for a large industrial galley home bar in Portland with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, copper benchtops and concrete floors.

Rural Omaha

Artistic Cabinetry LLC

This home features a beautiful rustic white kitchen & a stunning dark stained kitchen behind, his & hers. Complete with top of the line appliances, serious storage, and a pantry fit with custom barn doors, these kitchens are what dreams are made of!

Orcutt Mid-Century Inspired Family Home

Michelle Pelech Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in San Luis Obispo with no sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, grey splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Western Estate

John Dengler & Associates

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Orange County with no sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bars and Entertainment

Blu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, no sink, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Buttermilk Ski Home

Cathers Home Furniture + Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Denver with glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, light hardwood floors, no sink and brown floor.

Neo-classical House

La Grange de S.

ET voila!
Design ideas for a large country single-wall seated home bar in New York with no sink, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Fenway Condo

Twelve Chairs Interiors

Photo: Samara Vise Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Boston with no sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback and timber splashback.

Transitional White

Homecorp - Sandy Tabacinic

Photo Snappers
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with no sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Hopkins

Dyphor New York

Photo of a small beach style home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, glass-front cabinets, timber splashback, white benchtop and distressed cabinets.

Wormy Chestnut Stolly Bar

kmcgukin

designed by: Drew McGukin built by: Kane McGukin
Design ideas for a large country wet bar in Atlanta with no sink, distressed cabinets, copper benchtops and brown splashback.

Highlands-Cherokee

Phillips Brothers Contracting Inc.

This is a fantastic bar with the distressed wooden top and rustic feel.
Design ideas for a small country u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and no sink.

Cove Neck Kitchen

Packard Cabinetry of Sea Cliff

the bar transitioning from the kitchen to the formal dining room was visible coming down the hallway from the front foyer so it had to reflect the antiques in the home and stand on its own. ---Matthew Adam Photography

Deluca

Kitchens of Diablo

Knotty Alder Bar in Driftwood
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and no sink.

Neo-classical House

La Grange de S.

The stripped mantel and vintage mirror complement perfectly the butcher block. Great effect!
Inspiration for a large country single-wall seated home bar in New York with light hardwood floors, no sink, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

Orcutt Mid-Century Inspired Family Home

Michelle Pelech Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in San Luis Obispo with no sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, grey splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Neo-classical House

La Grange de S.

I added "CAFE DE LA PAIX" 3D letters on the mantel. DOn't tell anyone that the mantel comes from CT and not Paris :)
Large country single-wall seated home bar in New York with light hardwood floors, no sink, distressed cabinets and wood benchtops.

Highlands-Cherokee

Phillips Brothers Contracting Inc.

This is a fantastic bar with the distressed wooden top and rustic feel.
This is an example of a small country u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with no sink, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with No Sink and Distressed 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.