This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Custom Mullion Doors and Wine Rack

Colorado Cabinetry

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Wichita with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Hall

A.L.M. Fine Cabinetry, Inc.

Whole House Remodel
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kluger Residence

Creative Kitchens & Baths

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, slate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Southampton's Amazing Basements

Southampton Builders

Jonathan Nutt
Large transitional single-wall seated home bar in Chicago with grey floor, no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Modern Kitchen with Traditional Lines

CABINET WORLD - Pittsburgh

Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets and white benchtop.

TRANSITIONAL KITCHEN 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

Elite Merlot Kitchen

Fabuwood Cabinetry

Beatty Lumber Company
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in New York with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

McHugh

Kitchens of Diablo

Dura Supreme, Sunbury House Door, Cherry Mission Charcoal, Perlick Wine Captain, Baroque Glass, Western Accoustic Trim Paint Kelly Moore, Bar Harbor Beige Wall Paint by Benjamin Moore, Top Knob Hardware, Bianco Antico Granite 1 1/2" Ogee Offset, Wood Floor

Basement Family Room with Wine Cellar and Game/TV Areas

Sibrava & Associates, Interior Concepts

Home Bar/Entertainment Area. Custom banquette seating upholstered with leather seat and contrast fabric inside back. Custom pub table is a weathered black iron base and hand-planed solid wood top. Designed to fill the nook area and offer intimate seating for 3 to 4 people. Refrigerated wine room on right is temperature controlled.

Western Suffolk Kitchen

Merri Interiors, Inc.

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, slate floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Pantry & bar area

Danmar Cabinet Company

Photo of a small traditional u-shaped home bar in San Francisco with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Custom Traditional Bar

WL Kitchen & Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in New York with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, laminate floors, yellow floor and grey benchtop.

Naples Florida Bay Colony Remodel

Alley Design To Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Miami with pink benchtop, no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Powhatan Kitchen

Liz Hart Designs

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Richmond with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wine Storage

Closet Factory

Transform that unused kitchen nook into a home bar complete with wine cubbies, fluted columns, glass cabinet inserts, and LED accent lighting.
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Jacksonville with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Modern Take on a 19th-Century Townhouse

Kyle Timothy Home

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, marble floors and grey floor.

Diamond Bar Modern Farmhouse

L/L Design - Build - Furnish

Our client was ready for a Re-Fresh on their home, however their cabinets and layout were still functioning and in worked for their family. We decided the best option would be to refinish the existing cabinets, and get new countertops, backsplash tile, and flooring. The space looks amazing, We opted to do both Black and White cabinets, and we replaced the upper doors which had an arch that dated the cabinets, but everything is fresh, updated, and looks fantastic.

Kitchens

Riverwoods Cabinetry

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Byron Center Kitchen Remodel

E. Leet Woodworking

Small traditional single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown floor, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with No Sink and Raised-panel 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.