Dry home bar with white, glass-front cabinets and absolute black granite counter top. Space planning by Richard Ourso (Ourso Designs). Product selections by Stevi Gibson (Ourso Designs). Contracted by Robert Lynch (Lynch Construction Group). Photo by Collin Richie (Collin Richie Photography).

Rustic Bar

Venetian Designs

We started off with a pile of rough sawn cedar and natural stone. We added some rope lighting and used epoxy to emboss the whiskey labels.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall seated home bar in Chicago with no sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback and ceramic floors.

Wine Cabinet by Ruben Alamillo

Peterman Lumber

Built by: Ruben Alamillo ruby2sday52@gmail.com 951.941.8304 This bar features a wine refrigerator at each end and doors applied to match the cabinet doors. Materials used for this project are a 36”x 12’ Parota live edge slab for the countertop, paint grade plywood for the cabinets, and 1/2” x 2” x 12” wood planks that were painted & textured for the wall background. The shelves and decor provided by the designer.

Pantries & Wine Bars

California Closets

Elegant Wine Bar with Drop-Down Television
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Charleston with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, timber splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and blue splashback.

Pantries & Wine Bars

California Closets

Pantry Drawers Snack Storage
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 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.

23rd Street

Wyant Architecture

Kitchen bar cabinetry with pull-out dog gate. Photo: Jeffrey Totaro.
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, timber splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Brookside - 16750 Glen Way, Westfield, IN

Homes by C.M. Watson

Amy Harnish, Portraiture Studios www.fishersphotography.com
This is an example of a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Lounge & Bar

Beth Howley Creative LLC

This is an example of a large eclectic single-wall seated home bar in Grand Rapids with no sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Lakeview Residence

Aspen & Ivy

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Toronto with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white splashback and timber splashback.

Kruzan Bar Cabinet

Miller's Dutch Haus Furniture

Wood Species: Walnut with natural finish, wood top Wormy Maple with natural finish. Brushed Stainless Steel doors from Stoll Industries. Customer supplied the shelves & lights to display whisky bottle. Peg board inserts in drawers, utensil dividers in top drawers. 1” Cabinet frame with inset Solid Wood Slab doors & drawers Hardware Jefferey Alexander Knox 645-320SN & 645-128SN

Midcentury Wall Unit

California Closets of Michigan

Per Erin: "The client wanted a clean, modern-style wall unit that served a purpose of function and beauty – we did that by incorporating the bar, charging stations and the slim drawers for additional hidden storage."

Lakeview Residence

Aspen & Ivy

Kruzan Bar Cabinet

Miller's Dutch Haus Furniture

Modern Farmhouse

Insidesign

Insidesign 5933-D Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Rustic Modern Bar

Lotus Home Improvement

Lotus Home Improvement removed a dated desk/cabinet area and replaced if with this chic, updated bar solution to house wine and spirits.
Small modern single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

The RES

W. Phillips Company

The maple top rounds out this upstairs space. Who doesn't want a bar upstairs too?
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped home bar in Burlington with no sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and medium hardwood floors.

The RES

W. Phillips Company

The maple top rounds out this upstairs space. Who doesn't want a bar upstairs too?
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped home bar in Burlington with no sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and medium hardwood floors.

The Admiral Bar

Evans Joinery

Our Admiral Bar is the elegant high class socialite sure to be the center point at any party. Gracing the room as a sophisticated piece of furniture, then turning into a fully functional bar able to serve your guests all evening, the Admiral Bar gives you enough space to entertain any size gathering and easily packs away again at the end of the night. Dimensions: When closed 14"Deep x 20"Wide x 36"High Dimensions: When open 14"Deep x 40"Wide x 32"High Materials: American Walnut & Brass Our build time is 4-8 weeks. International orders please email us beforehand for a shipping quote.

Sophisticated Modern Rustic Lakehouse

Artistic Kitchens - Kristi Hodson

This beverage center is tucked away in an alcove just off of the matching kitchen. It features a refrigerator and plenty of storage for glassware and accessories.

Harvard Street – Kelowna

Designs by KS

Our Kelowna based clients were eyeing a Vancouver interior designer, although there were plenty of capable ones locally. When we enquired as to why, they said they wanted a unique style, so we set out on our journey together. The design was totally based on the client’s passion for cooking and entertaining – one of them being an introvert, the other being an extrovert. We decided to fit two islands in the available space, so we started referring to them as “the introvert island” and “the extrovert island”.

Home Bar Design Ideas with No Sink and Timber 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.