Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, metal splashback and light hardwood floors.

Hill

Ross Builders, Inc.

Bar
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Manor Makeover: Wet Bar

Tamara Day Design

This is an example of a galley wet bar in Kansas City with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Lake Union lll Houseboat

Dyna Builders

Design ideas for a contemporary wet bar in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Amity Worrel - Barton Hills

Ryann Ford Photography

Ryann Ford Photography, LLC
This is an example of a transitional single-wall home bar in Austin with no sink, light wood cabinets, metal splashback and flat-panel cabinets.

The Curved Stair

BKD Interiors

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.

New York Contemporary Makeover

Interiors by Marcia Philipp

Jonathan Beach Photograpy
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, metal splashback and grey floor.

Custom Home Bars

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Wood grain melamine bar with black lacquered floating shelves and recessed under cabinet lighting.
Modern single-wall home bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, metal splashback and white 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.

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.

Warmth

Modern Kitchen Design

Mark Karrer
Mid-sized eclectic galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback and slate floors.

Lakestone- Benchland

Lake Effect Interiors

A full view of the industrial look of the bar. Office sliding doors custom designed.
Contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Newport Heights

Anne Michaelsen Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, metal splashback and ceramic floors.

Mid-Century Renovation

Ducy Design

This kitchen renovation features custom rift white oak cabinetry and painted cabinetry in Benjamin Moore Narragansett Green HC-157. The slab cabinet doors and drawers with concealed pulls creates a clean minimalist look with beautiful horizontal tile. This kitchen uses an interesting mixture of metal finishes including a custom copper hood and back splash with other black accents. Seating was maximized with the use of a custom wood banquette. The use of specialty inserts such as a pot and pan pullout, peg drawers for dishes, cutlery divider, oil and spice pullouts ensure that everything has its proper place and maximized functional storage.

The Curved Stair

BKD Interiors

Modern New Home - Black Lacquered Floating Shelves

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Design ideas for a modern single-wall wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metal splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Shipping Container Home

MC Designs and Interiors

This is an example 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.

DIR-Bar area

WISSAMHAYEK Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, metal splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Custom Home Bars

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Minimalist single-wall ceramic tile and gray floor wet bar photo in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, metal backsplash and white countertops

The Curved Stair

BKD Interiors

Home Bar Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and Metal 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.