Photo by Gieves Anderson
Small contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Nashville with open cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, grey benchtop and metal splashback.

Marlborough Street

Elms Interior Design

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rutt Cabinetry - Bold Styled Kitchen - Drury Design

Rutt Quality Cabinetry

"This beautiful design started with a clean open slate and lots of design opportunities. The homeowner was looking for a large oversized spacious kitchen designed for easy meal prep for multiple cooks and room for entertaining a large oversized family. The architect’s plans had a single island with large windows on both main walls. The one window overlooked the unattractive side of a neighbor’s house while the other was not large enough to see the beautiful large back yard. The kitchen entry location made the mudroom extremely small and left only a few design options for the kitchen layout. The almost 14’ high ceilings also gave lots of opportunities for a unique design, but care had to be taken to still make the space feel warm and cozy. After drawing four design options, one was chosen that relocated the entry from the mudroom, making the mudroom a lot more accessible. A prep island across from the range and an entertaining island were included. The entertaining island included a beverage refrigerator for guests to congregate around and to help them stay out of the kitchen work areas. The small island appeared to be floating on legs and incorporates a sink and single dishwasher drawer for easy clean up of pots and pans. The end result was a stunning spacious room for this large extended family to enjoy." - Drury Design Features cabinetry from Rutt

White and Black Painted Kitchen Home by Kerkhoff Homes in Bettendorf Quad Cities

Village Home Stores

Bettendorf Iowa kitchen with design and materials by Village Home Stores for Kerkhoff Homes. Koch Classic cabinetry in the Savannah door and combination of light gray "Fog" and "Black" painted finish. Calacatta Laza quartz counters, Kitchen Aid appliances, Rain Forest vinyl plank flooring, and metallic backsplash tile also featured.

Basement Transformation

La Bella Casa Interior Designs

This 1600+ square foot basement was a diamond in the rough. We were tasked with keeping farmhouse elements in the design plan while implementing industrial elements. The client requested the space include a gym, ample seating and viewing area for movies, a full bar , banquette seating as well as area for their gaming tables - shuffleboard, pool table and ping pong. By shifting two support columns we were able to bury one in the powder room wall and implement two in the custom design of the bar. Custom finishes are provided throughout the space to complete this entertainers dream.

Basement Bar Reno

The Flooring Nook

Check out this gorgeous kitchenette remodel our team did . It features custom cabinetry with soft close doors and drawers, custom wood countertops with matching floating shelves, and 4x12 subway tile with 3x6 herringbone accent behind the sink. This kitchen even includes fully functioning beer taps in the backsplash along with waterproof flooring.

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.

Country Club Project

The Artisan Company

Photo of a transitional home bar in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

All Cabinet Finishes Home Bar Design Ideas with 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.