Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Design features of recently completed homes

First Florida Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, limestone floors and black benchtop.

Custom Home | Observatory Park | Denver

Shadow Creek Homes

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Pool Polish

LiLu Interiors

The picture our clients had in mind was a boutique hotel lobby with a modern feel and their favorite art on the walls. We designed a space perfect for adult and tween use, like entertaining and playing billiards with friends. We used alder wood panels with nickel reveals to unify the visual palette of the basement and rooms on the upper floors. Beautiful linoleum flooring in black and white adds a hint of drama. Glossy, white acrylic panels behind the walkup bar bring energy and excitement to the space. We also remodeled their Jack-and-Jill bathroom into two separate rooms – a luxury powder room and a more casual bathroom, to accommodate their evolving family needs. --- Project designed by Minneapolis interior design studio LiLu Interiors. They serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, including Wayzata, Edina, and Rochester, and they travel to the far-flung destinations where their upscale clientele owns second homes. For more about LiLu Interiors, see here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/portfolio-items/hotel-inspired-basement-design/

Hills House

Laura Burton Interiors

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped home bar in Austin with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, grey floor and black benchtop.

Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL

Charleston Building and Development

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Lower Level Bar With Whiskey Barrel Planks, Gray Cabinets, and Black Quartz

Village Home Stores

A lower level home bar in a Bettendorf Iowa home with LED-lit whiskey barrel planks, Koch Knotty Alder gray cabinetry, and Cambria Quartz counters in Charlestown design. Galveston series pendant lighting by Quorum also featured. Design and select materials by Village Home Stores for Kerkhoff Homes of the Quad Cities.

Sanctuary Prairie

42 North - Architecture + Design

This is an example of a modern single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Lake Michigan Modern

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Inspiration for a contemporary wet bar in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey floor and black benchtop.

Vestavia Lake Whole Home

Highland Design+Build

Photo of a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Birmingham with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Front & York

Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors

Our NYC studio designed this gorgeous condo for a family of four with the goal of maximizing space in a modest amount of square footage. A custom sectional in the living room was created to accommodate the family without feeling overcrowded, while the son's bedroom features a custom Murphy bed to optimize space during the day. To fulfill the daughter's wish for fairy lighting, an entire wall of them was installed behind her bed, casting a beautiful glow at night. In the kitchen, we added plenty of cabinets below the island for maximum efficiency. Storage units were incorporated in the bedroom and living room to house the TV and showcase decorative items. Additionally, the tub in the powder room was removed to create an additional closet for much-needed storage space. --- Project completed by New York interior design firm Betty Wasserman Art & Interiors, which serves New York City, as well as across the tri-state area and in The Hamptons. For more about Betty Wasserman, see here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.bettywasserman.com/spaces/front-and-york-brooklyn-apartment-design/

Log Home Bar

Forest City Cabinets

Custom bar. The challenge in this job was to make a dark but inviting space with a modern vibe in a large log home. The goal was to be different than the rest of the house without being out of place. This required some creativity, but it works! The bar feels like it belongs in the house, but is still strikingly different.

Classically Modern Raised Bungalow, Grimsby ON

avenue design inc

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall home bar in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

West Linn Mid-Century

Maria Lawler Architecture LLC

Custom bar cabinetry with hidden pantry cabinet
Mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Gardenia Dr

JWM Living, LLC

The Wet Bar is located in the Family Room with easy access to the Patio for entertaining. TK Images
Inspiration for a midcentury single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, bamboo floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Modern sophisticate bar

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, concrete floors, white floor and black benchtop.

West 67th Street, Lincoln Square, NYC

Lilian H. Weinreich, Architects

Photo of Efficient Dry Bar Photographer: © Francis Dzikowski
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Rosa Farm House

John Lively & Associates

Builder: Hayes Signature Homes Photography: Costa Christ Media
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and black benchtop.

Lower Level Bar With Whiskey Barrel Planks, Gray Cabinets, and Black Quartz

Village Home Stores

Downtown Loft

TOW STUDIOS INTERIOR DESIGN LLC

Small martini and wine bar
This is an example of a small contemporary galley wet bar in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown 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.