A custom bar is nestled into the curvature of the stairway. All wood is from the homeowners wood mill in Michigan. Design and Construction by Meadowlark Design + Build. Photography by Jeff Garland. Stair railing by Drew Kyte of Kyte Metalwerks.

'20 New Home - Deephaven, MN

Lecy Bros Homes & Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Reimagined Edwardian

CAB Architects

Pass-through bar between the kitchen and dining room, with dark turquoise base cabinets, black counters, creamy upper cabinets, and whimsical semi-circle hardware above.

Taylors Drive

Blanton Design & Staging

Hidden bar in living room joins the living space to the dining. Blue paint compliments the grasscloth wallpaper in the dining room. * I am the stager on this project, not the interior designer*

South Bham Mod

Margeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner

Photo of a small contemporary galley wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Mammoth Lakes

Brion Jeannette Architecture

Country home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, brown floor and black benchtop.

Hickory Wet Bar in Warm Gray Stain With Brushed Granite Counters

Village Home Stores

Koch Cabinetry in Hickory "Stone" stain with Black Pearl Brushed granite counters and stainless appliances. Design and materials by Village Home Stores.

Pantries & Wine Bars

California Closets San Diego

Inspiration for an industrial single-wall home bar in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black splashback, black floor and black benchtop.

Recent Projects

ERA STONE & TILE

This is an example of an eclectic wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback and black benchtop.

Ultra Modern Co-Op Remodel - Great Neck, NY

Elite Kitchen & Bath/Express Contracting

Glorious home bar situated right where all the action is - in the expansive living/dining space. Custom high gloss cabinetry adorns the wine bar which is surrounded by black glass cabinetry that is back-lit. An undercounter wine fridge, black quartz counter holds a fine selection of wine and liquor. The glass cabinets stores a multitude of glasses and displays beautiful artwork, Mirrored back splash finishes this wonderful design.

Luxe Modern Wet Bar

ULAH Interiors + Design

Luxe modern interior design in Westwood, Kansas by ULAH Interiors + Design, Kansas City. This dark and moody kitchen features both Dekton and Silestone by Cosentino. We carried the same Dekton from the island design onto the wet bar and the bar backsplash. The wet bar has matte black cabinets with panel ready appliances and an under-mounted bar sink. The bar shelves are made of real brass posts with glass shelves.

Westwind 2019

Maric Homes & Renovations

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Cordillera Residences

Beth Levine Architect, Inc.

Photo of a large country galley home bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Old Westbury Long Island

JSE Interior Design

Contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, mirror splashback, brown floor and black benchtop.

Westport Transitional

Segerson Builders

Custom built in home bar for a billiard room with built in cabinetry and wine fridge.
Large transitional l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Neo-Prairie Style Parade Home

Hobbs' Ink, LLC

This Neo-prairie style home with its wide overhangs and well shaded bands of glass combines the openness of an island getaway with a “C – shaped” floor plan that gives the owners much needed privacy on a 78’ wide hillside lot. Photos by James Bruce and Merrick Ales.

Ocean Ridge - Entire House Remodel and Design

ADU Contractors - Build. Design. Remodel.

Designed this dry bar and chose all materials and installed everything. Even chose the furnishings for this.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Spanish Oaks Contemporary

Laura Burton Interiors

An Indoor Lady
Contemporary wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, metal splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Basement Remodel

Sebring Design Build

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped home bar in Nashville with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, black splashback, brown floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary Home Bar

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, beige floor and black benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets and Black 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.