Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall home bar in St Louis with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Montclair Renovation & Facade

RTH Building Company

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

Clay Street

Sutro Architects

Aaron Leitz Photography
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sophisticated Traditional Kitchen

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and a drop-in sink.

Mountain Modern

NORTH STAR KITCHENS

Large home bar designed for multi generation family gatherings. Illuminated photo taken locally in the Vail area. Everything you need for a home bar with durable stainless steel counters.

Sophisticated Traditional Kitchen

Mary-Beth Oliver

This is an example of a large traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Luxurious Traditional Full House Remodel in Goodrich, MI

Dream Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Detroit with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Residences on Sixth

Cardamon Design

Inspiration for a beach style wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Charlevoix Fish Art Cottage

Birchwood Construction Company

Birchwood Construction had the pleasure of working with Jonathan Lee Architects to revitalize this beautiful waterfront cottage. Located in the historic Belvedere Club community, the home's exterior design pays homage to its original 1800s grand Southern style. To honor the iconic look of this era, Birchwood craftsmen cut and shaped custom rafter tails and an elegant, custom-made, screen door. The home is framed by a wraparound front porch providing incomparable Lake Charlevoix views. The interior is embellished with unique flat matte-finished countertops in the kitchen. The raw look complements and contrasts with the high gloss grey tile backsplash. Custom wood paneling captures the cottage feel throughout the rest of the home. McCaffery Painting and Decorating provided the finishing touches by giving the remodeled rooms a fresh coat of paint. Photo credit: Phoenix Photographic

Transitional

Mabry Design

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Cleveland with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black splashback, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Ashburn Basement with Custom Bar, Custom Shelving, Home Gym, and Bath

KBF by Audi Contractors

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Tailored & Sophisticated Lakeside Remodel

Monarch & Maker

Step into the ultimate hangout spot: this home bar offers a full-service wet bar, complete with a TV for entertainment, and a cozy seating area for socializing. The custom upholstered chairs, antique mirrors, and stylish patterned rug infuse a touch of glamour into the space.

Powell Ohio Kitchen Remodel (6)

Kitchen Kraft

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, brown splashback and white benchtop.

Westlake Steed Luxury Homes

Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.

Tanglewood

M the Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Dallas with grey cabinets, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Home Bar – Reeder Ridge – Fall 2014 Parade of Homes

Gonyea Custom Homes

Basement bar with U-shaped counter. Shelves built for wine and glassware. Photography by Spacecrafting
Design ideas for an expansive transitional u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and grey cabinets.

ASC Margaritaville

Amy Storm & Company

Mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

Butler's Pantry

Meyer Design

This butler's pantry is a great transition piece between kitchen and formal dining room with a completely different color scheme and style for the cabinets! The wine fridge is perfectly paired with stemware glass door cabinetry. Meyer Design

Calusa - QW

Kitchens By Clay

Clay Cox, Kitchen Designer; Giovanni Photography
Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Miami with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Grey 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.