Design ideas for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

#RaisingtheBarn

Concetti

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Other with concrete benchtops, grey splashback, black floor and grey benchtop.

Georgia Farm House

Scott Homes, Inc

We love this fabulous bar, with concrete counter tops and custom cabinets.
Design ideas for a country u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Lakeside Story

Doyle Coffin Architecture LLC

Inspiration for a beach style single-wall wet bar in New York with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Modern Craftsman Kitchen - Rutt Cabinetry | Kitchen Distributors

Rutt Quality Cabinetry

This handsome modern craftsman kitchen features Rutt’s door style by the same name, Modern Craftsman, for a look that is both timeless and contemporary. Features include open shelving, oversized island, and a wet bar in the living area. design by Kitchen Distributors photos by Emily Minton Redfield Photography

Rustic Farmhouse with a Bohemian Feel

Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.

Functional, beautiful, and hard-wearing surfaces are the name of the game in this basement bar. The dark-stained barn wood bar back will hold its own against the inevitable shoe scuffs of guests. The slate back splash tiles and galvanized metal pendant lights are built to last while holding up to years of use.

Vashon Island Kitchen

Neil Kelly Company

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Denver LoDo Penthouse Suite

Earthwood Custom Remodeling, Inc.

Ryan Garvin Photography, Robeson Design
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial single-wall home bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor, grey benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

Cellar Court Custom Home

LaFosse Construction

Spanish cedar cabinets with faux finish to look like white washed cypress, Milferd Perez (faux finisher)
Small transitional galley wet bar in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback and grey benchtop.

Custom Wet Bars

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Bring your entertaining to a new level with a built-in beer tap in your custom wet bar.
Photo of a large transitional galley home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and grey benchtop.

Updated Traditional Lovely Home in Alamo Heights

Paper Moon Painting

Love the antiqued mirror backsplash tile in this fabulous home bar/butler's pantry! We painted the cabinets in Farrow and Ball's "Off Black". Designed by Bel Atelier Interior Design.

Palm Springs Mid Century vacation

Melinamade - Residential Design + Interiors

Metallic velvet flock wallpaper by Zinc
Photo of a small midcentury single-wall home bar in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

The Villas

Unique Homes Iowa

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Ossawinnamakee Lake 2

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Prairie Home Bar

Julia Russell Designs

Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and grey benchtop.

Main Kitchen make-over, Butler Kitchen, and Home Bar Build - Irvine

Modern Creation Inc.

Before Photos of the home bar area
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Orange County with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Beautiful bars of Belle Meade

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Reverse View of Wet Bar

Sea Island Builders LLC

Stylish wet bar built for entertaining. This space has everything you need including a wine refrigerator, bar sink, plenty of cabinet space, marble countertops, sliding barn doors and a lockable wine-closet

Vibrant Kitchen & Butler's Pantry Renovation

CLR Design Services, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Waterfront

Gary Nance Design

Photo of a contemporary wet bar in Indianapolis with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Splashback and Grey Benchtop

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.