This is an example of a transitional wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, black benchtop and beige floor.

Hayden Project

No Longer In Business

A pull out wine cabinet stores 12 bottles of wine while the hidden side panel door on the end opens up for additional shelving......Photo by Jared Kuzia

2021 Artisan Home Tour

Housing First Minnesota

2021 Artisan Home Tour Builder: Stonewood, LLC Photo: Landmark Photography Have questions about this home? Please reach out to the builder listed above to learn more.

Bar

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Custom buffet cabinet in the dining room can be opened up to reveal a wet bar with a gorgeous granite top, glass shelving and copper sink.. Home design by Phil Jenkins, AIA, Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; general contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; interior design by Stacey Hamilton; photos by Dave Hubler Photography.

Kitchen, Butlers Pantry and Bathroom Update with Quartz Collection

Minneapolis Granite

Kitchen, Butlers Pantry and Bathroom Update with Quartz Collection
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, brown floor, black benchtop and medium hardwood floors.

Bleached Oak Bar

Adriatic Construction

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, slate floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Tailored & Sophisticated Lakeside Remodel

Monarch & Maker

Step into the ultimate hangout spot: this home bar offers a full-service wet bar, complete with a TV for entertainment, and a cozy seating area for socializing. The custom upholstered chairs, antique mirrors, and stylish patterned rug infuse a touch of glamour into the space.

Bonnie Brae New Build

Katy Skye Interiors

Dark Grey Bar
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Coto de Caza Extravagant Kitchen & Great Room Make Over

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

This butlers pantry has it all: Ice maker with capacity to make 100 lbs of ice a day, drawers for coffee mugs, and cabinets for cocktail glasses. On the flip size of this image is a frosted glass door entrance to a pantry for food and supplies, keep additional storage and prep area out of the way of your guests.

Country Manor

Carrick Custom Home Design

FX Home Tours Interior Design: Osmond Design
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light hardwood floors, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, brown floor and black benchtop.

SAB Homes for 2019 Spring Parade of Homes in Kansas City

Wilson Lighting

Design ideas for a large galley seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Elbow Valley Estate

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

The butler pantry allows small appliances to be kept plugged in and on the granite countertop. The drawers contain baking supplies for easy access to the mixer. A metal mesh front drawer keeps onions and potatoes. Also, a dedicated beverage fridge for the main floor of the house.

Dramatic Modern Farmhouse

Kitchen Design Partners, Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL

Charleston Building and Development

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, black benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets and brown floor.

North Oaks - Transitional Total Home Remodel

Michels Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

2019 Homearama

Mauk Cabinets by Design

We are so excited to share the finished photos of this year's Homearama we were lucky to be a part of thanks to G.A. White Homes. This space uses Marsh Furniture's Apex door style to create a uniquely clean and modern living space. The Apex door style is very minimal making it the perfect cabinet to showcase statement pieces like the brick in this kitchen.

Moody Bar

La Costa Cabinets & Design

An alcove becomes a moody bar scene drenched in a deep rich black paint, black stone countertops, accented with warm wood floating shelves and copper antique mesh. Under shelf lighting illuminates the display area on the shelves and extra bottles are stored neatly in the custom diagonal open shelving rack to the side of the wine fridge.

Elbow Valley Estate

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

Brentwood Renovation

Morris Lare

This beautiful sun room features a seating area which highlights a custom Coffee Station/Dry Bar with quartz counter tops, featuring honey bronze hardware and plenty of storage and the ability to display your favorite items behind the glass display cabinets wall hung framed T.V. Beautiful white oak floors through out the home, finished with soft touches such as a neutral colored area rug, custom window treatments, large windows allowing plenty of natural light, custom Lee slipcovers, perfectly placed bronze reading lamps and a woven basket to hold your favorite reading materials.

Oak Estates

Frankel Design Build

Connie Anderson
Design ideas for an expansive traditional galley wet bar in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a drop-in sink, brick floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Black Benchtop

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.