A series of alder cabinets (this one with a bar) define the living, dining and kitchen areas in the otherwise open upper floor space. Jesse L. Young Phototography

Details & Accessories

Bennett Lerner Interiors

This is an example of a small transitional bar cart in Los Angeles with dark hardwood floors, green cabinets, quartz benchtops and turquoise benchtop.

Remodels and Additions

PGC Building + Design

Chandler Photography
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Artisan Tour Home 2014

Great Neighborhood Homes

Transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Coogee Residence

Jodie Carter Design

Cocktail and Wine Bar in Coogee Family Home
Inspiration for a small beach style single-wall home bar in Sydney with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Prairie Luxury

Redl World Class Kitchens

Design - Atmosphere Interior Design
Design ideas for a large contemporary seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor, black benchtop and open cabinets.

Devon Butler Pantry New Construction

Cullen Construction Inc.

Large traditional galley wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Luxury Bespoke Bar with White Onyx Backlit Worktop

Brightman Furniture

All shelves are made with invisible fixing. Massive mirror at the back is cut to eliminate any visible joints. All shelves supplied with led lights to lit up things displayed on shelves

The Dunes

Scott Christopher Homes

High atop a wooded dune, a quarter-mile-long steel boardwalk connects a lavish garage/loft to a 6,500-square-foot modern home with three distinct living spaces. The stunning copper-and-stone exterior complements the multiple balconies, Ipe decking and outdoor entertaining areas, which feature an elaborate grill and large swim spa. In the main structure, which uses radiant floor heat, the enchanting wine grotto has a large, climate-controlled wine cellar. There is also a sauna, elevator, and private master balcony with an outdoor fireplace.

Contemporary Projects

Synergy Builders Inc

Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Coffee Bar at Irving Park

123 Remodeling Inc.

123 Remodeling redesigned the space of an unused built-in desk to create a custom coffee bar corner. Wanting some differentiation from the kitchen, we brought in some color with Ultracraft cabinets in Moon Bay finish from Studio41 and wood tone shelving above. The white princess dolomite stone was sourced from MGSI and the intention was to create a seamless look running from the counter up the wall to accentuate the height. We finished with a modern Franke sink, and a detailed Kohler faucet to match the sleekness of the Italian-made coffee machine.

Greenwood Road, West Vancouver

Raveninside

Theater/Bar/Games Room
Inspiration for 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.

Providence at Atlanta National Kitchen

B Interiors

Dry bar got a facelift as well, with new cabinets, black granite countertops, a beverage refrigerator and a new marble backsplash.
Transitional home bar in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback and black benchtop.

93rd Street Kitchen Addition

Schloegel Design Remodel

The homeowner's wide range of tastes coalesces in this lovely kitchen and mudroom. Vintage, modern, English, and mid-century styles form one eclectic and alluring space. Rift-sawn white oak cabinets in warm almond, textured white subway tile, white island top, and a custom white range hood lend lots of brightness while black perimeter countertops and a Laurel Woods deep green finish on the island and beverage bar balance the palette with a unique twist on farmhouse style.

Fairy Tale Features

Delbert Adams Construction Group

Transitional wet bar built into the wall with built-in shelving, inset wood cabinetry, white countertop, stainless steel faucet, and dark hardwood flooring.

2017 Home A Rama, People's Choice Award Winner

BBG Construction

Large country l-shaped wet bar in Indianapolis with light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and mirror splashback.

Downtown Loft

Dan Macdonald/ Craftsman Kitchens

Trina Knudsen
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Salt Lake City with light wood cabinets, glass benchtops and green splashback.

Jones Basement

Design 5 Seventy-One

Expansive modern l-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, marble splashback and vinyl floors.

Bright Natural Wood Dry Bar

Trim Tech Designs

Your Friday celebration can start at home! ? Celebrate the weekend early with our custom bar installations.
Photo of a small single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Hidden Lakes

TruKitchens

This hidden bar in a custom green paint match pops against the Rift Cut White Oak Seaspray cabinets from Grabill Cabinets. Photos: Ashley Avila Photography

Home Bar Design Ideas with Green Cabinets and Light Wood 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.