Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Valley Ridge Residence

Elle Cherie | Inspired Interiors

This is an example of a small contemporary galley wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Crescent Ave. Project

Natural Selections LLC

Bar with open seating area, 2 wall mounted TVs, custom pool table, and sliding glass doorway to outdoor patio area.
Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Woodgarden Interior Design

CO Interiors

Entertaining doesn’t always happen on the main floor and in this project, the basement was dedicated towards creating a comfortable family room and hang out spot for guests. The wet bar is the perfect spot for preparing drinks for movie or gossip night with friends. With low ceilings and a long window above, we had to get creative with our storage design. The tall far left cabinet houses more glass ware while lower additional drawers house bar ware. Introducing the bar sink in the far right corner offered a long run of prep counter space along the middle section of the wall span. This asymmetrical design is modern and very practical. Photographer: Mike Chajecki

Retreat in Sag Harbor

Lawrence Allan Inc.

Small beach style single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback and medium hardwood floors.

2014 Parade of Homes

Brost Developments Inc.

IH Photography
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and carpet.

Harlow ShowHome

Design Kitchens & Countertops

ihphotography
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and carpet.

Condo Renovation

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Walnut wet bar with matte black cabinet pulls.
Inspiration for a contemporary galley seated home bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen & 1st Floor Bonnema Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

West End Aspen

KM Design

Mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Barto home makeover

Bella Casa Kitchen and Bath

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown cabinets.

One Paraiso Penthouse

VISUALFORM & ASSOCIATES

Design ideas for a large modern single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, marble floors, white floor and white benchtop.

The Ultimate Smart Home

Smart Homes Innovations, Inc.

Expansive contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, onyx benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Wet Bar with Metropolis Textured Melamine door style in Falls Church, VA

UltraCraft Cabinetry

Metropolis Textured Melamine door style in Argent Oak Vertical finish. Designed by Danielle Melchione, CKD of Reico Kitchen & Bath. Photographed by BTW Images LLC.

Second Wind West

PJ BUILDERS

The beverage center cabinets are a dark walnut veneer, with the same recessed pulls as the Oak cabinetry. This provides a subtle contrast to the Oak perimeter cabinets, and separates the kitchen from the mudroom. Kitchen appliances, Viking and Uline.

Interior Remodels

Gallery Home Design, Inc.

Great things come in small spaces. This wet bar has been outfitted for the wine enthusiast. Aluminum framed upper glass cabinets, open shelves, and below cabinet refrigeration.

Contemporary Home Bar

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, glass tile splashback, cork floors, marble benchtops and grey splashback.

A Basement Built for Entertaining

Normandy Remodeling

The basement bar area is ideal for entertaining with plenty of surfaces for food and drinks, and the perfect conversation starter for you and your guests. The statement piece is surrounded by shimmering textured tile, inspired by the natural elements of the ocean it was once a part of. Photo Credit: Normandy Remodeling

Brooklyn Brownstone

Jacqueline Pagan Interior Design

Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Palos Verdes Modern Ranch Remodel

Kennedy Cole Interior Design

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets and Grey Splashback

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.