This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Custom Bar

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Cherry home bar with granite countertops
Inspiration for a large traditional seated home bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, carpet, beige floor and brown benchtop.

White Kitchen

Renaissance Partners, LLC

Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Waterfront Renovation

Balanced Interiors

64 Degrees Photography and Monique Sabatino
Design ideas for an expansive beach style single-wall home bar in Providence with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors, glass tile splashback, an undermount sink and brown floor.

Creative Home 2016

Sysum Construction Inc

Inspiration for a large country single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, carpet and granite benchtops.

Traditional Home in Copper Creek neighborhood, Sioux Falls, SD

Today's StarMark Custom Cabinetry & Furniture

This bar was created with StarMark Cabinetry's Medina door style in Alder in a new cabinet color called Rye. Cambria countertops. Lapour Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and brown cabinets.

Artisan Home Tour 2017

Swanson Homes

Landmark Photography
Large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Custom Lemont Home

5th Avenue Construction,Inc

Transitional u-shaped wet bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and porcelain floors.

Dade City House Remodel

Hyde Park Renovations

Photos by Project Focus Photography and designed by Amy Smith
Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Bella Lot 80

M2 Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orlando with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white benchtop, no sink, brown splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Seymour Ave Residence

Harmony Homes

Photo of a large arts and crafts u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, carpet, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Maple Hill Lane Kitchen

Neil Kelly Company

Accordion style glass doors separate the kitchen-adjacent bar room from the backyard. The bar is well stocked on open shelving, which is mounted on a copper tile ceiling-height backsplash

Granite Counter Detail

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Granite countertop for wet bar in Elgin basement renovation.
Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Cabana Bar

JRML Associates, Inc.

A modern, hip, bar remodel in a newly purchased home. An antique Jacobean chair becomes the focal point and conversation piece, while the upholstered bench, coil drapery, leather floor, and wall covering frame the setting.

Harbor View Cleveland

Case Development. LLC

Inspiration for a traditional wet bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Rampart Construction #2

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry

BBC Custom Line, Applied Moulding Door Style, Rustic Cherry, Palomino Black Glaze
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Painted Brick Georgian

William T Baker

Louise Johnson Interiors, Spartanburg, SC
Traditional l-shaped home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wayne Classic Colonial Full House Renovation

Dames Design

Betsy Barron Photography
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Lakeview - Orono

Swanson Homes

Spacecrafting Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

1115 Glourie

SSH Custom Homes LLC

Walk through bar with granite counter tops and subway tile back splash.
This is an example of a transitional galley wet bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

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