Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, medium hardwood floors, white benchtop, subway tile splashback and brown floor.

Transitional Ranch Home

Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.

Martin Mann
Mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Navesink River Home

Ginny Capo

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Mt. Kisco Classic White Kitchen

Studio Dearborn

A young family moving from NYC to their first house in Westchester County found this spacious colonial in Mt. Kisco New York. With sweeping lawns and total privacy, the home offered the perfect setting for raising their family. The dated kitchen was gutted but did not require any additional square footage to accommodate a new, classic white kitchen with polished nickel hardware and gold toned pendant lanterns. 2 dishwashers flank the large sink on either side, with custom waste and recycling storage under the sink. Kitchen design and custom cabinetry by Studio Dearborn. Architect Brad DeMotte. Interior design finishes by Elizabeth Thurer Interior Design. Calcatta Picasso marble countertops by Rye Marble and Stone. Appliances by Wolf and Subzero; range hood insert by Best. Cabinetry color: Benjamin Moore White Opulence. Hardware by Jeffrey Alexander Belcastel collection. Backsplash tile by Nanacq in 3x6 white glossy available from Lima Tile, Stamford. Photography Neil Landino.

Bar Area with Wire Mesh Pocket Doors

Improva

Small modern home bar in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Midtown Tulsa New Home Construction

Woodstock Cabinet Company

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and light hardwood floors.

Ashland Street Butler's Pantry

Jamie House Design

Designing this spec home meant envisioning the future homeowners, without actually meeting them. The family we created that lives here while we were designing prefers clean simple spaces that exude character reminiscent of the historic neighborhood. By using substantial moldings and built-ins throughout the home feels like it’s been here for one hundred years. Yet with the fresh color palette rooted in nature it feels like home for a modern family.

Jr. League of Boston Show House Kitchen

Vani Sayeed Studios

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, grey floor, porcelain floors, marble benchtops and grey benchtop.

Modern Organic

Jefferson Street Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian galley wet bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and white benchtop.

Placid Lake Transitional Basement Remodel

Bearded Builders

Photo of a small transitional galley seated home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Placid Lake Transitional Basement Remodel

Bearded Builders

Blue Butler's Pantry

JWH Design and Cabinetry LLC

Carrying the navy blue island color into the Butler's Pantry gives personality to this space. On the opposite wall (not shown) are additional frosted glass cabinets above and storage below. Space planning and cabinetry design: Jennifer Howard, JWH Photography: Mick Hales, Greenworld Productions

Cellar Court Custom Home

LaFosse Construction

Spanish cedar cabinets with faux finish to look like white washed cypress, Milferd Perez (faux finisher)
Small transitional galley wet bar in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback and grey benchtop.

Navy and Marble Bespoke Basement Bar

Artistic Kitchens - Kristi Hodson

With a bar this fabulous in your own basement, who’d want to go out? It features two under counter refrigerators to keep cold beverages handy, a dishwasher so you don’t need to run glassware up and down the stairs, a glass rinsing faucet, and a microwave perfect for movie night popcorn. The navy blue cabinets, Carrara marble, brass hardware, and dark herringbone floors make it feel more like a luxury hotel bar than a basement. A lighted open top section in the wall cabinets displays decorative treasures while a base cabinet cleverly conceals utilities. I loved working on this project for some dear friends, and collaborated with their favorite contractor, Mastr-Jay Renovations, to pull this off.

Torrant Residence

Alleanza Custom Homes

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Communities - Herriman, Utah (38)

Magleby Construction

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, carpet, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

KC Interiors Home Design

Carsten Arnold Photography

This is an example of a transitional single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Home Wine Bar Inspo

Trim Tech Designs

A hidden dry bar perfect for everyday entertaining ✨ Located right off the kitchen, this bar is perfect for a wine night with friends or a weeknight glass of chardonnay just for you. Custom pocket doors allow you to tuck everything away when not in use (or so you can hide clutter if need be ?)! Paint Color: Custom color matched to Farrow & Ball Lamp Room Gray

Saco / Craftsman Style

Maine Coast Homes

The kitchen isn't the only room worthy of delicious design... and so when these clients saw THEIR personal style come to life in the kitchen, they decided to go all in and put the Maine Coast construction team in charge of building out their vision for the home in its entirety. Talent at its best -- with tastes of this client, we simply had the privilege of doing the easy part -- building their dream home!

Dedicated Coffee Station Complete With Wine Fridge

York House Designs

To seamlessly blend the kitchen and living spaces, we extended the kitchen units into the adjoining living area. Here, a dedicated coffee station and a wine fridge were artfully integrated, ensuring convenience and functionality for daily living and entertaining.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Marble Benchtops

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.