Photograph © Michael Wilkinson Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

The Lund Project

The Plumbery

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

Kitchens

Becker Home Improvement Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, granite benchtops, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kirkwood - South Clay

Tim Hollerbach Designs, LLC

Design ideas for an expansive country single-wall wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, brown splashback, brick splashback and light hardwood floors.

Arnold Gifford

Clancy Construction, Inc

A dry bar and wine cooler off the kitchen area.
Photo of a mid-sized single-wall home bar in Boston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Home Bar

Inspiration for a contemporary galley home bar in Richmond with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white 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.

Morningside Terrace New Build

Modern Design Cabinetry

Modern home bar in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Parade of Homes 2016

Distinctive Marble and Granite

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Washoe Valley Farmhouse

HK Designs

This small space provided an opportunity to build in a cozy bar off the Family Room. Built in shelving inside the niche keeps the bottles less visible but plenty of storage. Leathered Black Titanium Granite is an elegant statement for the bar countertop and backsplash

Miralomas Home

WoodCo

Reclaimed Barn Wood Ceiling
This is an example of a transitional galley home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Middleburg, VA

Old Dominion Kitchen Design

Small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, light hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and marble benchtops.

Summit Signature Homes, Inc.

Beechen & Dill Homes

A custom home builder in Chicago's western suburbs, Summit Signature Homes, ushers in a new era of residential construction. With an eye on superb design and value, industry-leading practices and superior customer service, Summit stands alone. Custom-built homes in Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Western Springs, and other western suburbs.

Ocean City || New Construction || Ocean City, New Jersey

Etch Design Group

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Rogers Park: Lunt

Lugbill Designs

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Larkspur Drive

BKC Kitchen and Bath

This kitchen, dining room, and family room remodel features all white cabinetry by Crystal Cabinet Works, which gives this gorgeous home a sleek, clean look throughout. The laundry room, featuring cabinets by Mid Continent Cabinetry, includes a convenient dog cleaning station. Crystal Cabinets: Gentry door style, Designer White Mid Continent Cabinets: Parker door style, White. Design by: Mary Jenkins, BKC Kitchen and Bath.

Glenwood New Construction

Morris Lare

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, timber splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Special Additions - Denville,NJ - Basement Bar

Special Additions

Special Additions - Bar Dura Supreme Cabinetry Hudson Door White
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Newark with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Walk Street Manhattan Beach

Norman Design Group, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Farmhouse Home Bar

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor, black cabinets, quartz benchtops and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Light Hardwood Floors

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.