David Lau, Jason Lusardi, Architect
Inspiration for a beach style single-wall wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and light hardwood floors.

GuyCo - Beechtree Basement

The Guy Corporation

This kitchenette features a full refrigerator/freezer, microwave, wine cooler, and sink.
Photo of a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and linoleum floors.

Basement Bar Pitcures

Pro Basement Inc.

Unique Bar with Galley micro kitchen Lily Otte
Expansive contemporary single-wall wet bar in St Louis with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Transitional Home Bar

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Dallas with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets and light hardwood floors.

Miami Beach Modern Condo

Kay Story Interiors

Mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Miami with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Atlantic Avenue

St. Pierre Construction

Hidden wet bar with white oak doors, custom cabinetry and white marble countertops.
This is an example of a beach style single-wall wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Home Bar /Loft

Kitchen & Floor Concepts

Bellmont Cabinetry
Design ideas for a small contemporary home bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Caliterra Contemporary Texas (18041)

Geschke Group Architecture

This is an example of a contemporary home bar in Austin with light hardwood floors.

Smythe || Axon Homes

Axon Homes

Beach style single-wall bar cart in Charleston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Cardiff Modern Farmhouse

ProPacific Builders, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country galley home bar in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

black shaker wet bar

Michael Tall Custom Homes Inc

Wet bar with black shaker cabinets, marble countertop beverage fridge, wine cooler, wine storage, black faucet and round sink with brushed gold hardware.

Bogart 1

Studio Design Elements

Photo of a small country single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Interlake Walk Wet Bar

TruKitchens

This wet bar features Polo Blue cabinets and floating shelf from Grabill Cabinets. They are set off by a crisp, white countertop, metallic subway tile and antique gold bar pulls.

Beautiful Galley Kitchen Remodel in Almaden Valley

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Mark Pinkerton, vi360 Photography
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Wheat Ridge Remodel

Beth Simmons Interior Design

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Home Remodel

Able And Baker

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Miami Beach Modern Condo

Kay Story Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Miami with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

103 W. Lake Street

Pinetop Custom Homes

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Boise with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor, flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Hidden Treasure - Wet Bar

Griffin Design

Designed By: Robby & Lisa Griffin Photios By: Desired Photo
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Park Manor

Brent Gibson Classic Home Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and Linoleum Floors

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.