Mid-sized eclectic l-shaped wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, green splashback and carpet.

Wet Bar

SpaceCraft Architecture

Eric Roth Photography
Small traditional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Shervy-Main Kitchen

VanPelt Woodworks

VANPELT WOODWORKS
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Summerland Kitchen

BMC Cabinet Specialists

Inspiration for a small traditional home bar in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors and no sink.

Lakewood

Visbeen Architects

Design ideas for a small single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel | Wayne, PA

Ryann Reed Design Build

Photo of a small modern single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback and white benchtop.

Kitchens By Kaz

Kaz Home Improvements

Small Bar area with Custom Build Cabinets
Inspiration for a small transitional galley wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets and quartz benchtops.

Kitchen Projects

Hiframe

Photo of a small modern single-wall home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Daco Real Stone Veneer Bar Front

Daco Stone

Daco Real Stone Veneer: Irondale Real cut stone veneer that is as easy to work with as tile
Design ideas for a small industrial galley wet bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors, orange floor and black benchtop.

Custom Canal Home

Seaside Construction - Custom Home Builder

Wet bar
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Houston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Install Basement Bar -- Orefield, PA

A.B.E. Remodeling Inc.

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtop and dark wood cabinets.

Cambria Brittanicca and Carrick Lake Home

Creative Surfaces Countertops & Tile

This homeowner recently remodeled their lake home. To add character to the kitchen, they used two finishes on the cabinets and two different quartz designs on the countertops. In this lake home you'll see Cambria Brittanicca quartz kitchen countertops on painted gray cabinets; and Cambria Carrick quartz on the painted soft white perimeter cabinets. Moving to the master bath, you'll find a painted white vanity with Cambria Swanbridge quartz tops and the lower level wet bar of painted gray cabinets with Cambria Oakmoor quartz.

Basement bar

Weddington Custom Homes

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Louisville with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Our Work

Destin Custom Home Builders

Photo of a small beach style single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stone slab splashback and light hardwood floors.

New Westlake Home

WestBay Floor Source

A Wet Bar backsplash featuring Emser Tile's Illimina Photo Credit: Liana Dennison
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Granite / Steel Grey Ice

Indy Custom Stone

This is an example of a small contemporary galley wet bar in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Wanship Kitchen Remodel

Salt Creek Builders, LLC

Design ideas for a small country single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, travertine floors and medium wood cabinets.

Basement Bar

Weddington Custom Homes

Get Inspired - Transitional

Tango Design Studio

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops and ceramic floors.

Golf Village

Linda Parsons with Ashlin Design

The Homeowner previously installed the bar, but just asked for me to pull it together. She had some left over re-claimed wood so I used it behind the dartboard as a feature, but also to protect the wall. Linda Parsons

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.