Photography by Michael J. Lee
Mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Boston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops and mirror splashback.

Custom Build in West Long Branch

Ercolino Builders & Developers L.L.C.

Photo of a transitional wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Bedford Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Fordham Marble Company Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback and ceramic splashback.

Boston Magazine Design Home 2016

Angela Ballard

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

English Country Estate

Wright Design

This sprawling estate is reminiscent of a traditional manor set in the English countryside. The limestone and slate exterior gives way to refined interiors featuring reclaimed oak floors, plaster walls and reclaimed timbers.

Chicago Spec Home - Wet Bar

Denori Design

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Spring Drive

Niemand Interiors LLC

Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, porcelain floors, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and grey floor.

Saco / Craftsman Style

Maine Coast Homes

The kitchen isn't the only room worthy of delicious design... and so when these clients saw THEIR personal style come to life in the kitchen, they decided to go all in and put the Maine Coast construction team in charge of building out their vision for the home in its entirety. Talent at its best -- with tastes of this client, we simply had the privilege of doing the easy part -- building their dream home!

Marquette | 2016

Coats Homes

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and beaded inset cabinets.

Wayne, PA Home Remodel

Rudloff Custom Builders

RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you on your next project. Design by Wein Interiors Photos by Alicia's Art LLC

Traditional Butlers Pantry with Built In Lighting and Wine Cooler

Classy Closets San Diego

Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall home bar in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Sullivan's Island Second Home

Margaret Donaldson Interiors

Holger Obenaus
This is an example of a small transitional home bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, glass tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Built-in Bar

R Titus Designs

Kyle Caldwell
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Bright Traditional Remodel

Caitlin Wilson Design

Mid-sized traditional wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Portland Dunthorpe Remodel

Cornerstone Construction Services

David Papazian
Inspiration for a traditional l-shaped wet bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Little Italy Condo

Studio H Design Group

Jen + Bec Photography
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Traditional Home Bar

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped wet bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Azalea Ridge

Wright Design

Beautiful home on Lake Keowee with English Arts and Crafts inspired details. The exterior combines stone and wavy edge siding with a cedar shake roof. Inside, heavy timber construction is accented by reclaimed heart pine floors and shiplap walls. The three-sided stone tower fireplace faces the great room, covered porch and master bedroom. Photography by Accent Photography, Greenville, SC.

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.

Terrace Park Chef's Kitchen

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

Details make the wine bar perfect: storage for all sorts of beverages, glass front display cabinets, and great lighting. Photography: A&J Photography, Inc.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and Orange 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.