Small mediterranean wet bar in Charleston with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Clarendon

Lisa Lev Design

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Golden Hour Garden

Herlong Architects

Small beach style single-wall wet bar in Charleston with light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Full Circle

Sho and Co

This cozy coffee bar is nestled in a beautiful drywall arched nook creating a quaint moment to be enjoyed every morning. The custom white oak cabinets are faced with reeded millwork for that fine detail that makes the bar feel elevated and special. Beautiful marble with a mitered edge pairs nicely with the white oak natural finish. The new faucet from Kohler and Studio McGee was used for the bar sink faucet. This light bright feel is perfect to set that morning scene.

South Meets West

HouseHome

Such an exciting transformation for this sweet family. A modern take on Southwest design has us swooning over these neutrals with bold and fun pops of color and accents that showcase the gorgeous footprint of this kitchen, dining, and drop zone to expertly tuck away the belonging of a busy family!

River Cove Residence

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

white oak coffee station built-in cabinet
Design ideas for 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.

Summer Dream Home 2017

J & V Painting

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, cement tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Las Lomas Remodel

McCollum Studio Architects

This is an example of a small transitional galley wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Basement Bar Jazz Backsplash--Art FOR SALE-$3,365.00

Rizzo Custom Creations

This 14" x 21" classy black slate saxophone player surrounded by glittering beveled mirrors creates a wonderful contrast to the honed travertine backsplash.

BENICIA / - Stephen's Court

SHANDRIKA'S REAL ESTATE, STAGING & INTERIOR DESIGN

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall home bar in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Winston Heights

Rados Construction Ltd.

Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

This is What Kitchen Dreams are Made Of

EdgeWork Design Build

Small traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with no sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Wall unit/ desk/ dresser/ bookcase

Brian's Cabinets LLC

Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, green splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

This is What Kitchen Dreams are Made Of

EdgeWork Design Build

Granite Wet Bar

Cindy Fox Miller and Associates

This is an example of a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bathrooms

THP Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Boatwright Road 2

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Photo of a small modern single-wall home bar in Charleston with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Golden Hour Garden

Herlong Architects

This is an example of a small beach style single-wall wet bar in Charleston with light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

South Meets West

HouseHome

Bar is Open

The Tuckerman Home Group

Design ideas for a large eclectic galley wet bar in Columbus with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and Multi-Coloured 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.