Large transitional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor, white benchtop and no sink.

Bar Area

Lisa & Leroy

It's 5 o'clock somewhere. This happy corner is ready at any hour for festivities to begin with bold wallpaper, brass hardware, and plenty of glasses.
Small eclectic home bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, yellow splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Villa

Syler Custom Homes

Photo of a transitional single-wall wet bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Stylish compact bar

Makings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms

Compact bar perfect leading to outdoor entertaining area
Inspiration for a small contemporary wet bar in Brisbane with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Farmhouse with a Bohemian Feel

Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.

Functional, beautiful, and hard-wearing surfaces are the name of the game in this basement bar. The dark-stained barn wood bar back will hold its own against the inevitable shoe scuffs of guests. The slate back splash tiles and galvanized metal pendant lights are built to last while holding up to years of use.

Upper West Side Residence

Ann Baumgartner Design

Marco Ricca
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home bar in Denver with grey cabinets, brown splashback, stainless steel benchtops, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor, grey benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Suwanee Kitchen Remodel

Infinite Home

Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor, white benchtop and no sink.

Minneapolis Restoration

A. Sadowski Designs

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, carpet, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Buckeye Basements - Basement Over $100,000

NARI of Central Ohio

Basement remodel by Buckeye Basements, Inc.
Inspiration for a country galley seated home bar in Columbus with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brick splashback, carpet and grey floor.

6140

Bickford And Company

Built by Forner - La Voy Builders, Inc. Photos by Paul Bonnichsen
Inspiration for an expansive transitional galley seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Stunning Basement in Barrington

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Basement wet bar with stikwood wall, industrial pipe shelving, beverage cooler, and microwave.
Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Basement Remodel

Barnes Custom Builders

This bar was added to a basement that was completely refinished. The client used fridge drawers, and a built-in wine fridge under the stairs.
Mid-sized galley seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, porcelain floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Castlewood Dr.

Janet Biddick Designs

Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Abbey

Kenwood Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Whiskey Bar w/Color Changing Lights

DCI Custom Woodworks

Whiskey bar with remote controlled color changing lights embedded in the shelves. Cabinets have adjustable shelves and pull out drawers. Space for wine fridge and hangers for wine glasses.

Bar/Serving Area

Shamrock Cabinets Inc

Designed by Next Project Studios
This is an example of an industrial single-wall wet bar in Other with shaker cabinets, black splashback, grey floor, concrete floors, metal splashback and grey cabinets.

Mississauga Full Home Interior

Gatti Brothers Ltd.

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor, beige benchtop and multi-coloured splashback.

Driftwood Cottage

Home at 2 Design

This wet bar is situated in a corner of the dining room adjacent to the screened porch entrance for easy warm weather serving. Black shaker cabinets with antiqued glass fall in with the old glass of the original Dutch door.

Immaculate Home Renovation

Metke Remodeling & Luxury Homes

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

Foxcroft Basement Bar- Holiday Ready!

Delphinium Design

Photo Credit: Tiffany Ringwald Photography
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Grey Floor

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.