State Interiors Custom Cabinetry & Design

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, carpet and brown floor.

DS Chicago to Birmingham

Amy Storm & Company

Joe Kwon Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional seated home bar in Chicago with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, recessed-panel cabinets and grey floor.

Trapani II

Mid-Atlantic Custom Builders

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

KraftMaid: Wet Bar and Wine Storage

KraftMaid

Wet bar won't even begin to describe this bar area created for a couple who entertains as much as possible.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Shallow Depth Floating Shelves made with reclaimed wood

Denise Quade Design

A bar was built in to the side of this family room to showcase the homeowner's Bourbon collection. Reclaimed wood was used to add texture to the wall and the same wood was used to create the custom shelves. A bar sink and paneled beverage center provide the functionality the room needs. The paneling on the other walls are all original to the home.

Contemporary Craftsman Basement Remodel

EGStoltzfus Custom Homes & Remodeling

Abigail Rose Photography
Large arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback and brown benchtop.

Finished Basement Kitchen

RenovationPLUS

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, porcelain floors and white floor.

At Home Wet Bar

Hanes Construction, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

From Childhood Home to Forever Home: A complete Renovation in Southern MA

Kitchen & Bath Gallery

Photography by: Kyle J Caldwell
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Providence with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Paradise Valley Rustic Modern

Laurie Westberg, Urban Interior Design

Warm and cozy home bar in knotty alder with pewter accents and custom metal screens for cabinet doors. Rustic modern materials and finishes.
Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and recessed-panel cabinets.

A-List Awards 2016 "kitchen"

JMKA | architects

Neil Landino Landino Photography
Photo of a country wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Spanish Modern Lakehouse

CIRCLE Design Studio

Kip Dawkins
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall seated home bar in Richmond with dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Billiards Room

Rosenmayr Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror splashback, grey floor and light hardwood floors.

Under the Stairs

Timber Wolff Designs Inc.

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

Speakeasy

Red Dot Studio

Len Schneyder
Photo of a mid-sized country seated home bar in San Francisco with dark hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops and red splashback.

Colorado Entertainment Basement

HŌM Solutions, Inc.

Phil Wegener Photography
Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and travertine floors.

Man Cave

Daniel Manning

Photo by Everett Regal http://eregalstudio.com/
Photo of a large country l-shaped wet bar in New York with granite benchtops, porcelain floors, brown floor, dark wood cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets.

green laker residence 1

e workshop

sam van fleet
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and soapstone benchtops.

Shingle Style

User

Lucas Allen
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Jacksonville with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Wetbar

CMM Custom Homes

David Lau, Jason Lusardi, Architect
Inspiration for a beach style single-wall wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with 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.