Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Two-Tone Transitional- Beach Haven

Francie Milano Kitchens inc.

This beautiful Wet Bar features Brookhaven "Edgemont Recessed" cabinetry in Alpine White on Maple. Beautiful Glass Paneled cabinet doors. Countertops are "Julia" Soapstone. Photo by John Martinelli.

Manger - Bar - Cuisine

Kehoe Wilson Design LLC

Walking down the hallway, you can stop at this handsome bar, surrounded in Scalamandre walls and ceiling, where your bartender enters through a cased opening from the butlers pantry. The art frames hold Epaulets from French uniforms of various periods.

1225 Ramona RD Arcadia

Mur-Sol Builders Inc

This is an example of a transitional galley wet bar in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain floors, beige floor and green benchtop.

Parade of Dream Home 2008

Eheart Interior Solutions

flagstone look slate floor reeded 3-form center panels in upper cabinets
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, slate floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Provencal Splendor

May Construction, Inc.

The light filled grand kitchen sets the stage for this exquisite French inspired design. Painted maple cabinets, an apron-front sink, and lavish marble island countertop create a sophisticated setting for cooking and socializing alike. Rich in texture and depth, the perimeter walls are lined with an intricate black soapstone backsplash, as the distinctive hand wrapped plaster hood sits proudly above the handsome dual la flange range. While it may be hard to replicate the beauty or the aged patina of a provincial chateau, we embraced and preserved unique features of this home to add gallic charm. The original solid oak front doors were re-stained, resized and purposely re-used as the statement making pantry doors. A pair of hand carved limestone cast fireplaces, warm brass fixtures and an abundance of natural stone add a touch of modern-day style.

Wimbledon

Studio Qasabian

Custom bar and dining storage unit with mirrored backsplash.
Inspiration for a traditional single-wall home bar in London with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, pink splashback, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and green benchtop.

Darien Peninsula Home

Michael LoBuglio Architects

Mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Manger - Bar - Cuisine

Kehoe Wilson Design LLC

Close-up of gold leaf barrel ceiling and matching Niermann Weeks Biarritz pendants hanging in both spaces. Cabinets are painted, repurposed pieces.
Photo of a large traditional wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

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