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.

Oswego Basement Bard

Design First Builders

Photo of a mid-sized industrial single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, beige floor and mosaic tile splashback.

Room To Spare

Mauricio Nava Design, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Houston with ceramic floors, grey floor, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and white benchtop.

Ramshorn Bar

Damn Good Interiors

Design ideas for a contemporary galley home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mequon Mid Century Modern

JFK Design-Build, LLC

2nd bar area for this home. Located as part of their foyer for entertaining purposes.
Inspiration for an expansive midcentury single-wall wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Modern Design and Outdoor Living

Freestyle Interiors

Mid-sized modern l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, timber splashback and beige floor.

Shelby Township Kitchen

Lincorp / Borchert

Carl Eschenburg
Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Detroit with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Westlake Skyline

Risher Martin

Interior: @studiogild Photography: @mikeyschwartz
Transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen, Dry Bar, & Powder Bath Refresh

iFloors Kitchen & Bath

This sleek and stylish beverage bar is designed for both functionality and aesthetics. Rich navy-blue cabinetry paired with a striking geometric backsplash creates a bold yet elegant statement. Floating shelves with integrated lighting add a warm, modern touch, while the crisp white quartz countertop enhances the clean, sophisticated look. Dual wine and beverage coolers, along with ample storage, make this space perfect for entertaining, elevating the home’s design with a refined, inviting ambiance.

KSD Sammamish Chateau

Kate Savitch Design

Custom built arched cabinet doors and a rich marble countertop frame this elegant home bar. Solid brass cremone bolts elevate the moment for an elegant finishing touch.

The Forest Loft Bar and Entertainment Area

Three Roses Interiors

Remodeled Loft for parties and entertaining. Built in bar with beverage fridge, big screen TV, sofa and chairs. Clubhouse offers this area for private parties, meetings, zoom calls and public get togethers for sports and happy hour outside the home.

Home Bars

Tobias Design LLC

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Olathe MCM

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury galley wet bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops and black benchtop.

Black Heart

Maven Home Interiors

Kitchenette with open shelving.
Photo of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Prairie Modern Home

West Rose Design

Coffee bar & beverage station
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white benchtop.

Modern Dry Bar

Santa Cruz Green Builders

This is an example of a modern home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback and grey benchtop.

Custom Wet Bars

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Wet Bar with beverage refrigerator, open shelving and blue tile backsplash.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Wet Bar

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Design ideas for a contemporary wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

White & Blue transitional

Danmar Cabinet Company

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley home bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Home Bar

The Finishers Toronto Renovations Ltd

This basement kitchen is given new life as a modern bar with quartz countertop, navy blue cabinet doors, satin brass edge pulls, a beverage fridge, pull out faucet with matte black finish. The backsplash is patterned 8x8 tiles with a walnut wood shelf. The space was painted matte white, the ceiling popcorn was scraped off, painted and installed with recessed lighting. A mirror backsplash was installed on the left side of the bar

Home Bar Design Ideas with Flat-panel 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.