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.

Bar Tops

WR Woodworking

Walnut End Grain butcher block counter top with Odie's Oil rub finish, water & stain resistant. This top is about 1 1/4" thick.
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

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.

Casagrande

cpopp workshop

Transitional galley home bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white floor and brown benchtop.

Compact Home Bar Features Walnut Top and Liquor Storage Drawers

Bay Area Kitchens

Solid walnut custom cabinetry by Wood-Mode, which features a hand-rubbed gray stain on the 1" thick walnut doors and drawer fronts, features two special liquor storage drawers.

Antique Farmhouse Butler's Pantry

Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects

This Butler's Pantry features chestnut counters and built-in racks for plates and wine glasses. Robert Benson Photography
Photo of a country u-shaped home bar in New York with grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Middle Street Home, Newburyport, MA

Keery Design

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern Farmhouse Spec Home

Todd Creative Design

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

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

Lake Allatoona New Construction

EK Interiors

This is an example of a beach style single-wall home bar in Atlanta with no sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors and shaker cabinets.

Modern Home Bar

Covenant Kitchens & Baths, Inc.

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

Built-in Bar

User

Adam Cameron Photography
Design ideas for a small single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Loft, Dumbo

Ingui Architecture

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

New Hope Featured Home

River Woodcraft

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Clerestory

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

We remodeled the interior of this home including the kitchen with new walk into pantry with custom features, the master suite including bathroom, living room and dining room. We were able to add functional kitchen space by finishing our clients existing screen porch and create a media room upstairs by flooring off the vaulted ceiling.

Pantries & Wine Bars

California Closets

Floor-to-Ceiling Wine Bar
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and wood benchtops.

Willow Creek Contemporary

By Design Interiors, Inc.

This 5,600 sq ft. custom home is a blend of industrial and organic design elements, with a color palette of grey, black, and hints of metallics. It’s a departure from the traditional French country esthetic of the neighborhood. Especially, the custom game room bar. The homeowners wanted a fun ‘industrial’ space that was far different from any other home bar they had seen before. Through several sketches, the bar design was conceptualized by senior designer, Ayca Stiffel and brought to life by two talented artisans: Alberto Bonomi and Jim Farris. It features metalwork on the foot bar, bar front, and frame all clad in Corten Steel and a beautiful walnut counter with a live edge top. The sliding doors are constructed from raw steel with brass wire mesh inserts and glide over open metal shelving for customizable storage space. Matte black finishes and brass mesh accents pair with soapstone countertops, leather barstools, brick, and glass. Porcelain floor tiles are placed in a geometric design to anchor the bar area within the game room space. Every element is unique and tailored to our client’s personal style; creating a space that is both edgy, sophisticated, and welcoming.

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.

Bluffview

Hope Restoration & General Contracting

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary wet bar in Columbus with open cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Memmer Custom Homes (Parade of Homes)

Schlabach Woodworks

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and Wood Benchtops

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.