Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Cleveland with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Ansley Park

j witzel interior design

Morning bar inside the owner's bedroom suite
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Atlanta with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bar

Kasper Custom Home Remodeling

Walker Zanger's Champagne quartzite countertop is the perfect complement to light gray cabinetry and brass hardware in this bar.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Transitional Transformation

Meechi Design

Design ideas for a small transitional home bar in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Mountain Maritime Bar

Design Harmony

Custom Cabinets: Acadia Cabinets Backsplash: Cle Tile Beverage Refrigerator: Albert Lee Sconces: Shades of Light
Design ideas for a small eclectic single-wall wet bar in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Rustic Retreat

Victoria Highfill

Photo of a large industrial l-shaped wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kilbourne Project

The Artisan Company

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Keller Bourbon Bar/Library Lounge

Gallagher Interiors

Turned an empty, unused formal living room into a hip bourbon bar and library lounge for a couple who relocated to DFW from Louisville, KY. They wanted a place they could entertain friends or just hang out and relax with a cocktail or a good book. We added the wet bar and library shelves, and kept things modern and warm, with a wink to the prohibition era. The formerly deserted room is now their favorite spot.

Kitchen Remodeling

D & D Kitchen Center

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

No more changing table in the Family Room!

Amy Storm & Company

Joe Kwon Photography
Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern Home Bar

Covenant Kitchens & Baths, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Greenwood Casual

Project:Kitchens, LLC

Alex Bowman
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Ben Avenue Renovation

Azul Interiors & Renovations

Jack Brennan
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

The French Country

The Highpoint House

This home was meant to feel collected. Although this home boasts modern features, the French Country style was hidden underneath and was exposed with furnishings. This home is situated in the trees and each space is influenced by the nature right outside the window. The palette for this home focuses on shades of gray, hues of soft blues, fresh white, and rich woods.

Coastal Cottage

REFINED LLC

Design ideas for a beach style home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white 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.

Brookhaven Walk Way #2

Custom Design Kitchens, Inc.

214 Photography Custom Cabinets
Beach style single-wall home bar in Atlanta with grey cabinets, white benchtop, no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige splashback, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

Bar by B.A. Torrey | Tribeca, NYC

BA Torrey

Tina Gallo and B.A. Torrey
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, medium hardwood floors, no sink, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Mountain Modern

NORTH STAR KITCHENS

Large home bar designed for multi generation family gatherings. Combining rustic white oak cabinetry and flooring with a high gloss lacquer finish creates the modern rustic design the client dreamed of. Wenge & Stainless steel bar top.

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

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and Medium Hardwood Floors

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.