Inspiration for a mid-sized u-shaped wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Lobby Hotel Oceana Sunny Isles Florida 2

Abba Construction & Remodeling

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium 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

Modern Timber Frame

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

Designed by Victoria Highfill, Photography by Melissa M Mills
Mid-sized 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.

Painted Brick Transitional on the Green

Wyrick Residential Design

Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped wet bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Glen Cove Custom Home

Alair Homes Houston

Mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Showplace Framed Kitchen and Wet Bar in Simpli Gray, Kitchen Island in Hale Navy

Cabinetry by Better Bilt

Cabinetry: Showplace Framed Style: Sonoma w/ Matching Five Piece Drawer Headers Finish: Kitchen Perimeter and Wet Bar in Simpli Gray; Kitchen Island in Hale Navy Countertops: (Solid Surfaces Unlimited) Elgin Quartz Plumbing: (Progressive Plumbing) Kitchen and Wet Bar- Blanco Precis Super/Liven/Precis 21” in Concrete; Delta Mateo Pull-Down faucet in Stainless; Bathroom – Delta Stryke in Stainless Hardware: (Top Knobs) Ellis Cabinetry & Appliance Pulls in Brushed Satin Nickel Tile: (Beaver Tile) Kitchen and Wet Bar– Robins Egg 3” x 12” Glossy Flooring: (Krauseneck) Living Room Bound Rugs, Stair Runners, and Family Room Carpeting – Cedarbrook Seacliff Drapery/Electric Roller Shades/Cushion – Mariella’s Custom Drapery Interior Design/Furniture, Lighting & Fixture Selection: Devon Moore Cabinetry Designer: Devon Moore Contractor: Stonik Services

Nashville living room

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Nashville with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bars

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Farmhouse style kitchen with bar, featuring floating wood shelves, glass door cabinets, white cabinets with contrasting black doors, undercounter beverage refrigerator and icemaker with panel, decorative feet on drawer stack.

Distillery District Condo

AC Interiors Design & Build

This bar was created in an unused hallway space. It also provides extra storage for kitchen over flow.
This is an example of a small modern single-wall home bar in Toronto with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Gregory I

Roveda Design, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

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. Photos by Michael Hunter Photography

Modern Home Bar

Covenant Kitchens & Baths, Inc.

pantry, floating shelves,
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

DreamDesign 33: Spectacular Spanish Riverfront

Starr Custom Homes

This 5466 SF custom home sits high on a bluff overlooking the St Johns River with wide views of downtown Jacksonville. The home includes five bedrooms, five and a half baths, formal living and dining rooms, a large study and theatre. An extensive rear lanai with outdoor kitchen and balcony take advantage of the riverfront views. A two-story great room with demonstration kitchen featuring Miele appliances is the central core of the home.

G.A.P. Custom Home - Living Room and Bar from Front Entry

GAP Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Logan Square New Contruction

London Walder Interior Design

Inspiration for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Wet Bar with Metropolis Textured Melamine door style in Falls Church, VA

UltraCraft Cabinetry

Metropolis Textured Melamine door style in Argent Oak Vertical finish. Designed by Danielle Melchione, CKD of Reico Kitchen & Bath. Photographed by BTW Images LLC.

Modern Scottsdale Pool Room

User

Photographer: Stephen Simms
Photo of an expansive modern single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Madison Avenue Addition + Reno

Michaelson Homes LLC

The family room wet bar features a custom cabinetry and countertop, a metallic tile backsplash, glass front doors, and an undermount sink.
Mid-sized traditional wet bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, grey splashback, metal splashback and brown floor.

Lenox Kitchen & Family Room Renovation

Terracotta Design Build

Jeff Herr
Photo of a mid-sized transitional home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback and medium hardwood floors.

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.