Katie Johnson
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Point Clear Classic

Walcott Adams Verneuille Architects

Traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, red cabinets, red splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Camberwell - Renovation of Landmark Georgian Property

MH Costa Construction Ltd

Inspiration for a large eclectic single-wall home bar in London with glass-front cabinets and red cabinets.

Esparina Condo

Prozfile Pte Ltd

This is an example of an eclectic seated home bar in Singapore with glass-front cabinets, red cabinets, white floor and grey benchtop.

StarMark Cabinetry Designs

Grandview Kitchens Inc.

Photo of a small country single-wall wet bar in Miami with glass-front cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Sutton Place

J Cohler Mason Design

This is an example of a transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with glass-front cabinets, red cabinets and mirror splashback.

Riverwood Homes of Colorado

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry Custom Line, Frameless, Standard Raised Panel in Rustic Cherry Paul Kohlman Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Denver with glass-front cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops and beige splashback.

505 Manhattan Blvd.

Cutter Custom Homes

Photos by Grupenhof Photography
Photo of a modern home bar in Cincinnati with glass-front cabinets, red cabinets and bamboo floors.

Estates Ridge Drive, Sorrento

Foxy Interiors Photography

Jim Hays
Mediterranean galley wet bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Riverwood Homes of Colorado

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry Custom Line, Frameless, Standard Raised Panel in Rustic Cherry Paul Kohlman Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Denver with glass-front cabinets, red cabinets, granite benchtops and beige splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass-front Cabinets and Red 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.