Design ideas for a modern single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, an undermount sink, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

The Hunter - Kirkland WA - Butler Pantry

Enfort Homes

The Hunter was built in 2017 by Enfort Homes of Kirkland Washington.
Photo of a mid-sized industrial galley home bar in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Rowayton Transitional Beach House - Bar

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Basement Bar

Boss Design Ltd

Alair and Boss design have many things in common that they pride, one of those is that they both love putting effort into the smallest details. The outlet framing for example, as well as the archway above the tv is mimicked by the slight archway in the wood beam above the bar top - did you notice? Photography by: Merle Prosofsky

Modern Home Bar

Covenant Kitchens & Baths, Inc.

pantry, floating shelves,
Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and shaker cabinets.

My Work

Kalma Custom Woodworks inc

Large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, timber splashback, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Harlan Court | Finished Lower Level

The Bellepoint Company

Bradshaw Photography
This is an example of a large country single-wall wet bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback and ceramic floors.

Mulberry Residence

Hollenbeck Architects

Mike Ortega
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and travertine floors.

A Water's Edge Retreat

Amazing Spaces

Mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen - Western Springs

Nail It Innovations, Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped home bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lake Home

Alair Homes Hickory

This home's renovation included a new kitchen. Some features are custom cabinetry, a new appliance package, a dry bar, and a custom built-in table. This project also included a dry bar.

New Residence, Menlo Park

The Proposed Plan

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall home bar in San Francisco with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Home Bar

Covenant Kitchens & Baths, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Artisan Home 2016

Swanson Homes

Landmark Photography
This is an example of a large transitional wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback and slate floors.

Passive House, Carroll Gardens

Ingui Architecture

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, glass tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Basement Revamp

Reliance Design Build

ARC Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, brown cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, concrete floors and shaker cabinets.

North Tustin Traditional

Cindy Smetana Interiors

Martin King
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Williams Home

LaMay Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Basement wet bar

Emerald Designs Ltd.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Spring Drive

Niemand Interiors LLC

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, porcelain floors, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, grey floor and shaker cabinets.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Grey Splashback

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.