Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Vancouver with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

2nd Street

Eden LA Furniture and Interiors

Wine Bar leading to kitchen
Inspiration for an arts and crafts galley home bar in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Twenty First Century Craftsman

Ashley Mitlyng, AIA

This is an example of an arts and crafts home bar in Minneapolis with no sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

Dining Room Makeover

Trish Takacs Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Columbus with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

White and Hues of Blue

Troico

Inspiration for a midcentury single-wall home bar in Vancouver with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and brown benchtop.

Artisan Custom Homes

Jim Schmid Photography

Stunning Black and Natural wood home bar, perfect for entertaining. Built-in wine and bar fridges and a black tile backsplash.
This is an example of a large modern single-wall home bar in Charlotte with no sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Esplanade

Olde World Cabinetry

Small traditional single-wall home bar in Tampa with glass-front cabinets and beige cabinets.

St Kilda Road Apartment by Meredith Lee

Elizabeth Schiavello Photography

Home bar looking on to balcony and city views
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall home bar in Melbourne with glass-front cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Long Grove, IL 3

Heartstone Custom Builders

This is an example of a single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bars

Tobias Design LLC

Small modern single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with no sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Capitol Hill Classic

John Audet - Case Design/Remodeling Inc.

This shallow depth alcove was utilized for much needed storage and counter space. The custom wood top is very inviting and warm. The library ladder feature allows easy reach to the upper cabinets and adds a cool conversation piece.

Hollywood Regency Home Bar

BOHO Maxim Interiors and Custom Cabinets

Hollywood Regency style glamorous bar. Antique mirror Door inset and beveled subway tile backsplash. Custom cabinetry. Mirror back upper cabinets with glass shelves and lighting. Soft, light gray paint creates a serene elegance.

The Modern Record Cabinet

Madera Co. Woodworks

For the traditional man that needs modern elements in his life comes The Modern Record Cabinet. A perfect blend of modern technology and custom furniture. Featuring built-in power and bluetooth connectivity to power your hi-fi speakers, this cabinet is a must-have for music aficionados and audiophiles alike. Smoked glass cabinet doors provide display space for your favorite libations while the solid oak top and legs provide unmatched strength. With its sleek design and versatility, this one-of-a-kind record cabinet is the perfect addition to any home.

Trump Royale

Velart Custom Kitchens & Closets

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Miami with glass-front cabinets and grey cabinets.

Downtown Mountain Loft

Brayton Interiors

This is an example of a home bar in Denver with no sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets and granite benchtops.

Boca de Canon Lane

Sophea Interior Designs

This is an example of a country single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and white benchtop.

Great Sky Custom Home

Sky House Company

Inspiration for a home bar in Charlotte with glass-front cabinets and white splashback.

Dining Room Makeover

Trish Takacs Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Columbus with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

KSD Kirkland Hilltop

Kate Savitch Design

Elevating the home bar experience with a touch of sophistication. Our remodel features custom slate blue built-ins complementing the rustic charm of the stone fireplace.

Artisan Custom Homes

Jim Schmid Photography

Beautifully detailed ceiling with a natural woven light fixture
Inspiration for a large modern single-wall home bar in Charlotte with no sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Dry Bar Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass-front 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.