Gorgeous Contemporary Remodel in Cupertino

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ultracraft Metropolis Bar in Vertical Flame Oak

Cabinetry by Better Bilt

Cabinetry: Ultracraft Style: Metropolis (Slab) Finish: Textured Melamine - Flame Oak Vertical Countertop: Custom Wood by Alchemist Wood Designs Hardware: Hardware Resources – Katharine Knobs in Brushed Pewter Cabinetry Designer: Andrea Yeip Interior Designer: Justine Burchi (Mere Images) Contractor: Ken MacKenzie

Greenwood Road, West Vancouver

Raveninside

Theater/Bar/Games Room
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Vancouver with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, carpet, grey floor and black benchtop.

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Modern Prairie

Duke Homes, Inc.

The wine bar features floating shelves for the display of bottles and wine glasses.
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Indianapolis with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Milano Bianco Lucido & Canyon Walnut, Remodel in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finish: Canyon Walnut Features: Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard), Under Cabinet Lighting, Stainless Steel Toe-Kick

Curl Curl

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped home bar in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Boulevard 2016 Front Cover

Troico

Inspiration for a midcentury single-wall home bar in Vancouver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, cork floors, beige floor, white benchtop and timber splashback.

1819 Cherry St.

Workshop Estates

Inspiration for a modern home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete floors and grey benchtop.

Kansa Ave Residence

AAHA Studio

Morning Bar in Master Bedroom Vestibule
Mid-sized contemporary galley home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Lounge and wine wall

RénoDéco etc.

designer Lyne Brunet
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall home bar in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Asheville, NC-Contemporary Craftsman

Wright Jenkins Home Design

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Basement Home Bar

Weave Interiors

The gold worktop for the bar itself along with the mirror reflect the light in this basement bar with an industrial feeling to it. The exposed brick wall, LVT flooring and Dekton worktop were chosen as contrasting textures and materials, with a level of practicality to them.

Bar Area

Sandra Mijan, Dress Your Space

Contemporary single-wall home bar with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern Bar

Häcker Greenwich

Family room bar in Black Satin Lacquer base cabinets & fully integrated ice maker unit. Upper cabinets in Gold Metallic. Counter and backsplash in Gold Metallic

Bar Area with Polar White and Aged Walnut finish

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

And when it is time to party - everything is to hand too! The feature wine rack, and shelves with lighting, together with the timber, create a lovely addition to this entertaining area. Multi-tasking spaces at their best.

Greenwich - Russian Hill

ballonSTUDIO interiors & remodeling

Our San Francisco-based studio designed this beautiful home as a relaxing haven filled with positive vibes. A soft neutral palette throughout the house creates a soothing, welcoming appeal. We also added a thoughtful collection of curated decor, including elegant artwork and stylish accent pieces. Modern furnishings, lighting, and furniture create a sophisticated, elegant ambiance in this inviting home. --- Project designed by ballonSTUDIO. They discreetly tend to the interior design needs of their high-net-worth individuals in the greater Bay Area and to their second home locations. For more about ballonSTUDIO, see here: https://www.ballonstudio.com/

Custom Walnut Dry Bar

Trim Tech Designs

Every element of this stained walnut dry bar is eye-catching! Learn from our expert artisans about the right wood, cut, and finish for your custom cabinetry ?

Cornish Heights Mid Century Modern Remodel and Addition

Apropos Design

Small midcentury home bar in Omaha with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Dufferin Grove

M-Squared Contracting Inc.

A truly special property located in a sought after Toronto neighbourhood, this large family home renovation sought to retain the charm and history of the house in a contemporary way. The full scale underpin and large rear addition served to bring in natural light and expand the possibilities of the spaces. A vaulted third floor contains the master bedroom and bathroom with a cozy library/lounge that walks out to the third floor deck - revealing views of the downtown skyline. A soft inviting palate permeates the home but is juxtaposed with punches of colour, pattern and texture. The interior design playfully combines original parts of the home with vintage elements as well as glass and steel and millwork to divide spaces for working, relaxing and entertaining. An enormous sliding glass door opens the main floor to the sprawling rear deck and pool/hot tub area seamlessly. Across the lawn - the garage clad with reclaimed barnboard from the old structure has been newly build and fully rough-in for a potential future laneway house.

Butlers Bar

WR Woodworking

Edge Grain Walnut bar top with floating shelves
Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, carpet, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Dry 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.