Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Full Home Renovation in Owings Mills

Byrd Design and Build

This is an example of a modern wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Westfield NJ, New Build

Raychel Wade Design

Transitional galley seated home bar in New York with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Built-In Wet Bar

Lignum Custom Woodwork

Situated on prime waterfront slip, the Pine Tree House could float we used so much wood. This project consisted of a complete package. Built-In lacquer wall unit with custom cabinetry & LED lights, walnut floating vanities, credenzas, walnut slat wood bar with antique mirror backing.

Scullery

Pike Properties

This vibrant scullery is adjacent to the kitchen through a cased opening, and functions as a perfect spot for additional storage, wine storage, a coffee station, and much more. Pike choose a large wall of open bookcase style shelving to cover one wall and be a great spot to store fine china, bar ware, cookbooks, etc. However, it would be very simple to add some cabinet doors if desired by the homeowner with the way these were designed. Take note of the cabinet from wine fridge near the center of this photo, and to the left of it is actually a cabinet front dishwasher. Cabinet color- Benjamin Moore Soot Wine Fridge- Thermador Freedom ( https://www.fergusonshowrooms.com/product/thermador-T24UW900-custom-panel-right-hinge-1221773)

HIstoric Campbell Building - Industrial Home Bar

Walker Woodworking

Loft apartment gets a custom home bar complete with liquor storage and prep area. Shelving and slab backsplash make this a unique spot for entertaining.

Upper Arlington Whole House renovation 16255

J.S. Brown & Co.

Todd Yarrington
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Wainscott Hollow

User

Mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in New York with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, onyx benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and carpet.

Sports Bar

Mattingly Thaler Architecture

Peter Medilek
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, copper benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Fox Bend

Nikole Starr Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, carpet, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)

Magleby Construction

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Milton Equestrian Home

LB Designs

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Newton NH - Custom paint by Sherwin Williams

Plaistow Cabinet

Shiloh Cabinetry, Custom paint by Sherwin Williams - Peppercorn. Yes, that's the fridge! Our favorite part of the kitchen... a coffee and wine bar! The devil is in the details!

Blue and Orange Wet Bar

Michael Molesky Interior Design

Rehoboth Beach blue entrance hall custom bar with orange cabinet interior by Michael Molesky. Mirror backsplash.
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Guilford Road

Cantley & Company, Inc.

This is an example of a small traditional wet bar in Birmingham with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

#7413 Beaded Inset Kitchen: Painted Dove White

EHL Kitchens

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

GuyCo - Beechtree Basement

The Guy Corporation

This kitchenette features a full refrigerator/freezer, microwave, wine cooler, and sink.
Photo of a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and linoleum floors.

Bar

Boston Counters

Cambria Portrush quartz and slate blue cabinets in a home wet bar area.
Contemporary single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Built-In Cabinets

Mayne Construction, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in New York with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Luxury Ski Getaway

JJ Interiors

Great Room bar with masculine details including copper accents, iron shelf brackets, thick countertop edge detail, and stained wood cabinetry.
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone floors, white floor and beige benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Beaded Inset 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.