Photo of a country single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Manhasset Charm

True North Development

Photo of a traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Floating on Glass, In Glass

VintageView

This two story wine cellar is separated by a glass floor, with metal frames attached direct to it. Crazy cool ingenuity on this one. Fully climate controlled. Holds 912 bottles.

Remodel

DeSanctis Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Entertainment Room with Game Table and Bar

Michelle's Interiors

I upholstered the walls of this mixed-use entertainment room so that people at the game table would not be disturbed by those at the bar. Photo by Holger Obenaus Photography

Open Wet Bar

Kimmel Studio Architects

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with an integrated sink, grey cabinets, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary | Sunnyvale | Socorro

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

Tucked into a corner of the living room is a glamourous black, grey and gold home bar with two wine refrigerators and an undermount bar sink.
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Den Wet Bar

Great Rooms Building Group

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Brick by Brick

Top Shelf Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

The Dulwich House - Under stairs bar

Fraher & Findlay Architects Ltd

For this project we made all the bespoke joinery in our workshop - staircases, shelving, doors, under stairs bar -you name it - we made it.
Inspiration for a contemporary home bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Park Avenue

KHJ Designs LLC

In a nook off the dining room KHJ Designs took advantage of the space to create a custom bar with walnut live edge shelves and a leathered granite counter.

Lower Level Bar With Whiskey Barrel Planks, Gray Cabinets, and Black Quartz

Village Home Stores

A lower level home bar in a Bettendorf Iowa home with LED-lit whiskey barrel planks, Koch Knotty Alder gray cabinetry, and Cambria Quartz counters in Charlestown design. Galveston series pendant lighting by Quorum also featured. Design and select materials by Village Home Stores for Kerkhoff Homes of the Quad Cities.

New Project

Emperial Hardwood Flooring

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary Loft Living

Robinson Home

This luxurious downtown loft in historic Macon, GA was designed from the ground up by Carrie Robinson with Robinson Home. The loft began as an empty attic space above a historic restaurant and was transformed by Carrie over the course of 2 years. A galley kitchen was designed to maximize open floor space and merge the living and cooking spaces.

Modern Tudor House | New Construction and Decorating

Bria Hammel Interiors

Transitional single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, carpet, beige floor and black benchtop.

Bar, Ogden Point, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, IN

T.L. Jackson Construction

This home bar area allows for plenty of seating for entertaining guests. It is a bright open area that has plenty of storage for supplies and food.
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped seated home bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Heathwood Road Kitchen Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

Part bar and part drop-zone, this multi-use space provides functional storage and counter space whether they're hosting a party or organizing the kids' schedules. © Deborah Scannell Photography

Ultra Modern Co-Op Remodel - Great Neck, NY

Elite Kitchen & Bath/Express Contracting

Glorious home bar situated right where all the action is - in the expansive living/dining space. Custom high gloss cabinetry adorns the wine bar which is surrounded by black glass cabinetry that is back-lit. An undercounter wine fridge, black quartz counter holds a fine selection of wine and liquor. The glass cabinets stores a multitude of glasses and displays beautiful artwork, Mirrored back splash finishes this wonderful design.

Rutt Cabinetry - Bold Styled Kitchen - Drury Design

Rutt Quality Cabinetry

"This beautiful design started with a clean open slate and lots of design opportunities. The homeowner was looking for a large oversized spacious kitchen designed for easy meal prep for multiple cooks and room for entertaining a large oversized family. The architect’s plans had a single island with large windows on both main walls. The one window overlooked the unattractive side of a neighbor’s house while the other was not large enough to see the beautiful large back yard. The kitchen entry location made the mudroom extremely small and left only a few design options for the kitchen layout. The almost 14’ high ceilings also gave lots of opportunities for a unique design, but care had to be taken to still make the space feel warm and cozy. After drawing four design options, one was chosen that relocated the entry from the mudroom, making the mudroom a lot more accessible. A prep island across from the range and an entertaining island were included. The entertaining island included a beverage refrigerator for guests to congregate around and to help them stay out of the kitchen work areas. The small island appeared to be floating on legs and incorporates a sink and single dishwasher drawer for easy clean up of pots and pans. The end result was a stunning spacious room for this large extended family to enjoy." - Drury Design Features cabinetry from Rutt

Cardinal Flower

Cameron Getter Design

Coffee bar renovation included new cabinet doors and drawer fronts, new countertops, backsplash, tile, new lighting and hardware fixtures, open shelving and fresh paint.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and Black Benchtop

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.