Kenneth M Wyner Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors and orange floor.

Meadow Circle

Ragsdale, Inc.

We designed, fabricated, finished and installed this custom bar to complete the front sitting room. Highly functional and fun for a small and contemporary space. Custom floating oak shelves, quartz countertops, and wooden pulls make this bar shine!

Ardmore Mediterranean Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, orange floor and beige benchtop.

Wet bar Replacement Chapel Hill, NC

Carolina Cabinet Company

Replacement wet bar finished in Chapel Hill, NC. Completed with Masterpiece cabinetry in lagoon paint which can look blue or gray depending on the lighting

Granville Island Getaway

Troico

This is an example of a single-wall home bar in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, cork floors, orange floor and grey benchtop.

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INSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGN

A Warm And Eclectic IKEA Kitchen
This is an example of a large midcentury l-shaped wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, orange floor and grey benchtop.

Renovation 6

Hutchinson + Associates, LLC

Kenneth M Wyner Photography
Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, ceramic floors and orange floor.

Ardmore Mediterranean Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, orange floor and beige benchtop.

Meadow Circle

Ragsdale, Inc.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Orange 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.