Photo of a transitional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Rollingwood

Parsons i.d.

Inspiration for a home bar in Austin with no sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

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.

Modern Farmhouse Basement

Rosemary Lily

This is an example of a small country single-wall home bar in Detroit with no sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Shores

Kitchens of Diablo

Transitional Dry Bar with cabinets by Dura Supreme. Paintable Wood with Cashmere paint plus Shadow Glaze. Detail, detail, detail!! Bun feet, decorative backplash tile, glass doors with LED Lighting. Backplash is from Marble Systems, Ponte Stone Mosaic in Snow White. Showoff beautiful glassware with glass shelving. Contrasting cabinetry hardware from top knobs create a beautiful pallet of color tones that work so well together. Quartz Countertops by Vadara - Statuary Venato - creates a beautiful marble look without the maintenance.

Pleasanton, CA

Influent Home

This coffee bar was made possible by reusing an existing buffet and giving it a fresh coat of warm color, a glass top and stripping the original hardware. Along with the subtle area rug and the strong accent wall color, a whole new space was created that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Photo by Michael Garig

Ocean Drive West - Stamford, CT

GUILTEC LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in New York with no sink, raised-panel cabinets and beige cabinets.

W11, London

Kirkham Kitchens

Space and feel were the most prominent factors in this West London project. The ceiling height was restricted and the view needed to flow through from the entrance hall to the lounge at the rear, whilst also including all the bare minimum requirements of a kitchen suited to a 3 bedroom family unit.

Casey Key Cottage

Kathleen McGovern Studio of Interior Design

Photo of a small beach style single-wall home bar in Detroit with no sink, louvered cabinets, beige cabinets and beige floor.

Heritage Basement Remodel

Adryin Glynn Designs

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Raleigh with no sink, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, carpet, beige floor, grey benchtop and open cabinets.

Vinings Renovation

EK Interiors

Inspiration for a traditional single-wall home bar in Atlanta with no sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, timber splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Waxahachie Coffee and Wine Bar

Handy Jack Services, LLC

Removed built-in cabinets on either side of wall; removed small bar area between walls; rebuilt wall between formal and informal dining areas, opening up walkway. Added wine and coffee bar, upper and lower cabinets, quartzite counter to match kitchen. Painted cabinets to match kitchen. Added hardware to match kitchen. Replace floor to match existing.

Whisper Rock 13

Bob Buescher Homes

Design ideas for a small country galley seated home bar in Other with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, carpet and multi-coloured floor.

Farmhouse Total Home Remodel

Michels Homes

Inspiration for a small country single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and granite benchtops.

LINCROFT TRANSITIONAL BAR

Sheila Rich Interiors, LLC

We added a bar between the kitchen and family room, which is perfect for entertaining and additional storage. The herringbone marble backsplash coordinates with the kitchen, as does the quartz countertop. The center glass doors display glassware and add an open feeling. Photography: Lauren Hagerstrom

Fifth Avenue Pied-a-Terre

BLYTHE DESIGN STUDIO

Custom built-in bar cabinet. Photography by Edward Caruso.
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Encino Vista | Major Remodel | Thousand Oaks, CA

Pure Builders Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain splashback and black benchtop.

Newport Coast Twilight

Zen Architect

recessed bar
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped home bar in Orange County with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Luxurious Kitchen Expansion & Patio

Brad Dassler-Bethel . Architect

A kitchen expansion and patio renovation become the family center of this New England style home. Large windows showcase the garden views and bring in lots of natural light. The expansion ties into the existing seamlessly, while creating an enjoyable space for cooking, family gathering and indoor/outdoor entertaining.

Waterbury Kitchen & Master Bathroom Remodel

Crose & Lemke Construction

Dry bar
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with No Sink and Beige Cabinets

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.