white oak coffee station built-in cabinet
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Home Bar

Donna Guyler Design

Home Bar, Cabinetry and Joinery design by Donna Guyler Design
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall home bar in Gold Coast - Tweed with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback and vinyl floors.

Clariden Ranch Contemporary

Atwood Custom Homes

Blane Balouf
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Cozy Home Bar

Cabinets & Designs

A rustic hideaway for the gentlemen, or a relaxing weekend for the family. This Wood-Mode inspired cabin with home bar is a stunning combination of top-notch, solid wood cabinetry and elegant stonework.

Juanita Bay Modern

Kevin Spence Architect, AIA

Mid-sized midcentury home bar with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Shipping Container Home

MC Designs and Interiors

Photo of a contemporary single-wall home bar in Calgary with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metal splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Juanita Bay Modern

Kevin Spence Architect, AIA

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury home bar with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Menlo Park Project

Supple Homes, Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Davison

Graf Custom Construction LLC

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, carpet, solid surface benchtops and brown floor.

Gallery

HTS Systems

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors and grey floor.

Art Deco Design

Landmark Kitchen & Bath Design

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Ideo Verve

KLYNS STUDIO LLC

This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Modern Basement Bar

R & R Custom Carpentry & Cabinetry

Here is a modern style bar fully equipped with a sink, mini fridge and an ice maker. This space includes solid Maple cabinets with granite tops and solid maple free floating shelves. The custom shelves have LED lighting built in to the front edge to provide accent lighting behind the bar. The main bar has a curved wall with a curved top. The bar also features stainless steel uprights and base trim along with a custom curved footrail.

Lancaster Modern Rooms

Stimmel Consulting Group

This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors and purple benchtop.

Wicker Park | 3 Flat

Forma Construction

Photo of a small modern galley seated home bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and ceramic floors.

Aspen Showhome - Homes By Us

Rochelle Cote Interior Design

This stunning Aspen Woods showhome is designed on a grand scale with modern, clean lines intended to make a statement. Throughout the home you will find warm leather accents, an abundance of rich textures and eye-catching sculptural elements. The home features intricate details such as mountain inspired paneling in the dining room and master ensuite doors, custom iron oval spindles on the staircase, and patterned tiles in both the master ensuite and main floor powder room. The expansive white kitchen is bright and inviting with contrasting black elements and warm oak floors for a contemporary feel. An adjoining great room is anchored by a Scandinavian-inspired two-storey fireplace finished to evoke the look and feel of plaster. Each of the five bedrooms has a unique look ranging from a calm and serene master suite, to a soft and whimsical girls room and even a gaming inspired boys bedroom. This home is a spacious retreat perfect for the entire family!

Beacon Loft

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

Photography by Meredith Heuer
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Veneered Anigre Home Bar

Wildwood Designs, Inc.

The bar cabinetry is veneered in anigre, with a solid mahogany back bar counter. Custom stainless steel brackets support the upper bar top.
Large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and black benchtop.

Crystal Mountain Pool House

Vorspan Design

credit Tre Dunham
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors and blue benchtop.

Tampa Photos

J. Hart Interior Design LLC

Mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, beige floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and Solid Surface 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.