Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, carpet and beige floor.

Custom Home Interior Design, Entertaining Area, Home Bar

CBI Design Professionals, Inc.

In 2014, we were approached by a couple to achieve a dream space within their existing home. They wanted to expand their existing bar, wine, and cigar storage into a new one-of-a-kind room. Proud of their Italian heritage, they also wanted to bring an “old-world” feel into this project to be reminded of the unique character they experienced in Italian cellars. The dramatic tone of the space revolves around the signature piece of the project; a custom milled stone spiral stair that provides access from the first floor to the entry of the room. This stair tower features stone walls, custom iron handrails and spindles, and dry-laid milled stone treads and riser blocks. Once down the staircase, the entry to the cellar is through a French door assembly. The interior of the room is clad with stone veneer on the walls and a brick barrel vault ceiling. The natural stone and brick color bring in the cellar feel the client was looking for, while the rustic alder beams, flooring, and cabinetry help provide warmth. The entry door sequence is repeated along both walls in the room to provide rhythm in each ceiling barrel vault. These French doors also act as wine and cigar storage. To allow for ample cigar storage, a fully custom walk-in humidor was designed opposite the entry doors. The room is controlled by a fully concealed, state-of-the-art HVAC smoke eater system that allows for cigar enjoyment without any odor.

Modern Farmhouse

Silver Leaf Construction & Renovation

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Rénovation épurée pour cet appartement sur l'île de la Jatte

Mon Concept Habitation

Nos équipes ont utilisé quelques bons tuyaux pour apporter ergonomie, rangements, et caractère à cet appartement situé à Neuilly-sur-Seine. L’utilisation ponctuelle de couleurs intenses crée une nouvelle profondeur à l’espace tandis que le choix de matières naturelles et douces apporte du style. Effet déco garanti!

White Rock Modern Farmhouse

Celisse Renee Creative Studios

Design ideas for a small country single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Craftsman Bungalow

Bowood Homes

Design ideas for a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Calgary with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Silverlake Renovation

WAKE + LOOM DESIGN

Design ideas for a small scandinavian single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Vineland Ave

High Touch Remodeling

In this picture you'll notice a small nook We created a small custom bar area from what used to be the extension of the brick fireplace. We helped our customer reimagine every space in their home

Pantries & Wine Bars

California Closets

Perfect Wine Bar with Refrigerator and Bottle Storage
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Charleston with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Condo Light

Carroll by Design

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial single-wall home bar in Nashville with no sink, bamboo floors, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Exclusive Custom Homes

Mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Detroit with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Basement Renovation in Tudor Home

Salt Creek Interior Design LLC

Deborah Walker
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Wichita with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, carpet and beige floor.

Sunset Harbour I

Studio RODA

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Miami with mirror splashback, no sink, open cabinets, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

WH B

BRÜNING INTERIORS

Gäste willkommen. Die integrierte Hausbar mit Weintemperierschrank und Bierzapfanlage bieten beste Verköstigung.
Photo of a small scandinavian single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Maple Grove and Basement Remodel

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Sometimes things just happen organically. This client reached out to me in a professional capacity to see if I wanted to advertise in his new magazine. I declined at that time because as team we have chosen to be referral based, not advertising based. Even with turning him down, he and his wife decided to sign on with us for their basement... which then upon completion rolled into their main floor (part 2). They wanted a very distinct style and already had a pretty good idea of what they wanted. We just helped bring it all to life. They wanted a kid friendly space that still had an adult vibe that no longer was based off of furniture from college hand-me-down years. Since they loved modern farmhouse style we had to make sure there was shiplap and also some stained wood elements to warm up the space. This space is a great example of a very nice finished basement done cost-effectively without sacrificing some comforts or features.

Lower Level Refresh

Style & Structure

Small modern single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, carpet, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Killarney Hts Project

Dan Kitchens Australia

Home bar next to outdoor living space. Photos: Paul Worsley @ Live By The Sea
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, limestone floors, beige floor, no sink, brown splashback and metal splashback.

Modern Style Cabinets

Dedham Cabinet Shop

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Boston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Meridian Club Condo

EBL Interiors

This is an example of a small modern home bar in Miami with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kirkland Kitchen Renovation

Northwest Interiors & Design

WE Studio Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in Seattle with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, white benchtop, no sink, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with No Sink and Beige Floor

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.