Directly adjacent to the main bar is the wine bar. Similar to the main area, this bar is created with complimenting walnut stained cabinetry, natural stone backsplash, and quarts countertop. The difference is in the details, with the custom wine rack and brass chain link doors.

Contemporary House Flip

Cabinet Solutions USA

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Phoenix with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Portland Penthouse

Tyler Karu Design + Interiors

A penthouse in Portland, Maine with retro vibes. Photos by Justin Levesque
Mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Portland Maine with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and brown benchtop.

2232 Via La Brea

Shanna Shryne Design

This is an example of a transitional single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, blue cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback and blue benchtop.

Comforts of Home

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

A custom cabinetry dry bar sits perfectly on the short wall of the new addition, and gives ample space for all of the homeowners needs without crowding the space. Clever tricks, such as tucking the wine storage cooler on the side of the lower cabinet, mean extra space for glassware and storage.

Rift-Cut Contemporary

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and white benchtop.

The Chíc Sea Shack

Robert Paige Cabinetry LLC

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Charleston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Remodels and Additions

PGC Building + Design

Chandler Photography
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Beaches Residence

BedfordBrooks Design Inc.

Design ideas for a beach style single-wall home bar in Toronto with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Cambridge Chateau - Burnaby Renovation

JDL Homes Vancouver

Small traditional galley wet bar in Vancouver with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Miradero on Lake Hartwell

Chapman Design Group, Inc.

Bar
Photo of a small eclectic single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Evanston Residence

Elle Cherie | Inspired Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Calgary with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Overland Park Office

Kitchen Studio: Kansas City

This small bar located off of the entry of this home has been opened up to show off the beautiful hand painted tile. Glass front cabinet with curved mullion doors showcase wine glasses while keeping them dust free. The open shelving in the center is a perfect place for displaying precious keepsakes. The drawer configuration allows for tray dividers for party platters, alcohol bottles and smaller items like cork screws and napkins. The bottom two drawers open together as one large drawer, and the two smaller drawers on the left side open as one deep drawer. Matt Kocourek

Home Bar with Mirror Splashback

Improva

A captivating bar area that combines modernity, warmth, and vintage allure. It is a space where one can entertain guests in style, with the wire mesh front cabinets and floating shelves providing ample storage for glassware, bottles, and other bar essentials. The antique mirrored splashback adds a touch of elegance and glamour, elevating the overall aesthetic and creating a visually striking atmosphere.

Houston Townhome

Particular Home + Design

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Houston with no sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and white benchtop.

Basement Design + Build - Metal Detail

Mood Design + Build

Copper Farmhouse sink in back bar
This is an example of a large traditional wet bar in Chicago with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and porcelain floors.

Bass Lake Home

FCS Cabinets

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Cedarbrush - Spanish Modern

RI Studio

Spanish meets modern in this Dallas spec home. A unique carved paneled front door sets the tone for this well blended home. Mixing the two architectural styles kept this home current but filled with character and charm.

Cambridge Chateau - Burnaby Renovation

JDL Homes Vancouver

Sports Bar Basement

Leenheer Homes and Renovations

Mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Edmonton with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with No Sink and Multi-Coloured 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.