This beautiful bar was created by opening the closet space underneath the curved staircase. To emphasize that this bar is part of the staircase, we added wallpaper lining to the bottom of each step. The curved and round cabinets follow the lines of the room. The metal wallpaper, metallic tile, and dark wood create a dramatic masculine look that is enhanced by a custom light fixture and lighted niche that add both charm and drama.

Dazzling Palm Springs

Aspen Leaf Interiors

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

The River House

McCory Interiors

Robert Benson
Beach style l-shaped seated home bar in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Hostess Pantry

California Closets of Michigan

"Ideal for storing necessities, hosting a buffet and displaying desserts, this multi functional space encourages entertaining. This unit includes sliding doors with aluminum stainless steel frames and Italian glass inserts that provide a bold statement, while the linear etch glass provides subtle covered storage, and the push-to-open hardware offers ease of use. Wired mercury high gloss slab door fronts contribute to the sleek look." "A pantry requires organization achieved through excellent functional design. Shelving, drawers, and baskets combine to accommodate specific needs and uses, ensuring accessibility and order in a space where items are continually removed and replaced. Sliding storage shelves allow for easy access to canned goods, while vertical shelf dividers organize everything beautifully. Our drawers feature dovetail construction, undermount slides, and quiet soft close mechanisms to ensure superior quality and a lifetime of use. Drawers conceal utensils and cooking equipment, as well as snacks to make provisions easily accessible for children. Wine racks and stemware holders cleverly store bottles and glassware. Counter area creates a space for food preparation."

Vashon Island Kitchen

Neil Kelly Company

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

Milano Fantasia New Construction Project in Florida

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Project Number: M0000 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finishes: Fantasia, Bianco Lucido Features: Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard)

Lopez Residence

Miami Design Machine

Modern Home Bar Renovation. Handless - Gola Profile Flush Doors & Drawers. Color Combination White, ight Wood & Basalto Metaldeco. All appliances are Custom Paneled. Eat-in kitchen - large modern u-shaped porcelain tile and beige floor eat-in kitchen idea in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Modern Mountain View

Alison Whittaker Design, Inc.

Ken Gutmaker
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Guest Room into a Pub Room

ASF Interiors, LLC

Custom cabinets for this room was a must. We were able to create a custom size for items the owner wanted to store and display. Adding to the doors beauty is the fluted glass panels which concealed and silhouetted the items inside.

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.

Ruskin Series Showroom Display ~ Kitchen Distributors

Rutt Quality Cabinetry

Inspiration for an arts and crafts wet bar in Denver with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Staging-Traditional-West Chester, PA-Large Home

Redesign Right, LLC

Who wouldn't want this basement bar area? Staged by Debbie Correale of Redesign Right, LLC, West Chester, PA.
Photo of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Heirloom - Rustic Allure

BECKS Quality Cabinets, Inc.

Large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Chelsea Penthouse

Lucy Harris Studio

Notable decor elements include: Anna Karlin hand blown glass decanter with brass stopper. Photos: Francesco Bertocci
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Milano Fantasia New Construction Project in Florida

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Project Number: M0000 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finishes: Fantasia, Bianco Lucido Features: Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard)

Vancouver Kerrisdale Modern

Tanya Schoenroth Design

photo by Janis Nicolay, interior design by Tanya Schoenroth, architectural drawings by Roger Koodoo, construction by Trasolini Chetner
Photo of a contemporary galley wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

HIstoric Campbell Building - Industrial Home Bar

Walker Woodworking

Loft apartment gets a custom home bar complete with liquor storage and prep area. Shelving and slab backsplash make this a unique spot for entertaining.

Wine & Stemware Storage

California Closets of Michigan

"Integrated wine rack and stemware storage can create the perfect home for any collection and maximize kitchen storage. The wine X solution makes storing your favorite bottles effortless and visually appealing. The durable and elegant stemware system features heavy gauge wire construction and hidden mounting." "Our pantry solutions will transform any kitchen into an organized space, ensuring well-designed, functional storage where every item can be easily placed and retrieved."

Dunlap Cherry Kitchen & Furniture

Kitchenland

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in St Louis with quartz benchtops, grey splashback, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets and subway tile splashback.

Modern Farmhouse

Jonathan Caron Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large country home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, brown floor, grey benchtop and medium hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and Grey Splashback

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.