Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Shaker Style Remodel

Azure Cabinets

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Wet Bar Electric and Lighting

Tighe Electrical LLC

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Fit and Fun basement finish. In overland Park

Johnson County Remodeling

Home gym theater with full mirror wall.
Large country single-wall seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Modern Basement Bar

R & R Custom Carpentry & Cabinetry

Here is a modern style bar fully equipped with a sink, mini fridge and an ice maker. This space includes solid Maple cabinets with granite tops and solid maple free floating shelves. The custom shelves have LED lighting built in to the front edge to provide accent lighting behind the bar. The main bar has a curved wall with a curved top. The bar also features stainless steel uprights and base trim along with a custom curved footrail.

Luxurious Neutrals

Cynthia Brown Interior Design LLC

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Home Entertainment Center

Bowman's Woodworking Inc.

This is an example of a large country galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

The Eaton

Effect Home Builders Ltd.

Holmes Approved Home
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback and subway tile splashback.

McLean, VA - Brookside

Brush Arbor Home Construction

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, plywood floors and solid surface benchtops.

Meadowcroft

Make Your House A Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Winchester Residence 1

Design Complements

In the hallway we designed a wet bar with an integrated wine refrigerator, shaker style white cabinets.
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Meadowcroft

Make Your House A Home

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern

Canterbury Custom Homes LLC

Beautiful soft modern by Canterbury Custom Homes, LLC in University Park Texas. Large windows fill this home with light. Designer finishes include, extensive tile work, wall paper, specialty lighting, etc...

White Cabinets

Dickinson Cabinetry

This modern, white cabinet features glass doors, and a hybrid flush-inset design.
This is an example of a large modern single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Modern Basement Bar

R & R Custom Carpentry & Cabinetry

Bloomsbury Commercial Office

Interior Fox

This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in London with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback and white benchtop.

Overlook G

Studio Design Elements

James Harris
Inspiration for a mid-sized country seated home bar in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Woodlore Residence

Staci A. Meyers, ASID LEED AP

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall home bar in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, dark hardwood floors and blue benchtop.

Long Island City Condo

Ward 5 Design

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

The Norfolk - Wichita, KS

Nies Homes

Shane Organ Photo
This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Wichita with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Solid Surface 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.