Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Denver Colorado Residence Loft Style Living

Robeson Design

Interior Designer Rebecca Robeson created a Home Bar area where her client would be excited to entertain friends and family. With a nod to the Industrial, Rebecca's goal was to turn this once outdated condo, into a hip, modern space reflecting the homeowners LOVE FOR THE LOFT! Paul Anderson from EKD in Denver, worked closely with the team at Robeson Design on Rebecca's vision to insure every detail was built to perfection. Custom cabinets of Silver Eucalyptus include luxury features such as live edge Curly Maple shelves above the serving countertop, touch-latch drawers, soft-close hinges and hand forged steel kick-plates that graze the White Oak hardwood floors... just to name a few. To highlight it all, individually lit drawers and sliding cabinet doors activate upon opening. Set against used brick, the look and feel connects seamlessly with the adjacent Dining area and Great Room ... perfect for home entertainment! Rocky Mountain Hardware Earthwood Custom Remodeling, Inc. Exquisite Kitchen Design Tech Lighting - Black Whale Lighting Photos by Ryan Garvin Photography

In-home Bar

Fratantoni Interior Designers

This French Country home bar features built-in bar shelving with two large wine refrigerators and a mirrored back bar shelf. A bar table for two sits in front of the built-ins for a place to sit and relax.

2017 DC Design House

Case Architects & Remodelers

Design Team: Allie Mann, Alexandria Hubbard, Hope Hassell, Elena Eskandari Photography by: Stacy Zarin Goldberg
This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with grey splashback, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets and white benchtop.

River Oaks Federal Colonial

Windham Builders

River Oaks, 2014 - Remodel and Additions
Design ideas for a large transitional seated home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Cherry Kitchen & large island/ bar

J. Carsten Remodeling

Photos by Mark Ehlen- Ehlen Creative
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor, granite benchtops and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Tile

Studio Tile & Stone

Inspiration for a contemporary home bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Bar

R|House Design Build

Custom garage door style liquor cabinet and concrete sink.
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Beach Style Home Bar

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Home Bar

Covenant Kitchens & Baths, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

WATERWAY INTRACOASTAL HOME

Waterview Kitchens

Jack Bates Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and porcelain floors.

Refined Rustic in Carlisle

Roland Builder, Inc.

Alan Wycheck Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Hideout Canyon

Tall Pines Construction

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Chevy Chase Renovation

Mangan Group Architects

Having an office desk against a window is a great way to let natural light in as well as look out to nature
Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Featured Bar area

Featured Kitchen and Bath, Inc.

This is an example of a small country single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and carpet.

Wills Company Nashville Kitchens

Wills Company

Wiff Harmer
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Rincon Classic

Jodi Fleming Design

Mid-sized beach style single-wall home bar in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors, white splashback, no sink, quartz benchtops and brown floor.

Fox Hollow Residence

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Large traditional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

Traditional Wine Cellar

This is an example of a traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with carpet, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and beige floor.

UP05

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

A wet bar pretty enough to be on display. Photography by Danny Piassick. House design by Charles Isreal.
Photo of a traditional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Recessed-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.