Designer: Daniel Schaefer :Manufacturer: Advantage by Bridgewood Wood Species: Knotty Alder Finish: Stone Door Style: Mission Photos by: Joe Kusumoto

Bright & Airy

Taylor Design

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Striking Basement Bar

Paramount Kitchen & Bath

This handsome basement bar finish kept crisp clean lines with high contrast between the dark cabinets and light countertops and backsplash. Stainless steel appliances, sink and fixtures compliment the design, and floating shelves leave space for the display of glassware. Schedule a free consultation with one of our designers today: https://paramount-kitchens.com/

Greenwich Farm House

The Pratley Company, LLC

Peter Pratley
Photo of a small country single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Sandpiper

Olde World Cabinetry

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Tampa with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback and white benchtop.

Wimbledon Renovation

Randell Design Group

Complete renovation of Wimbledon townhome. Features include: vintage Holophane pendants Stone splashback by Gerald Culliford custom cabinetry Artwork by Shirin Tabeshfar Built in Bar

Hamilton Basement

DES Home Renovations

This is an example of a small modern single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lovely Haze Green Home Bar

Fusion Cabinets, Inc.

The glass display cabinets shimmer with the LED lights offering lovely mood lighting during happy hour!
Inspiration for a small transitional galley home bar in Tampa with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Rustic Basement update

Riegis Design Co. LLC

Photo of a country home bar with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

SHRBA Winner - Best Custom Home 2019

Vereco Smart Green Homes Ltd

Modern industrial style home bar with walnut cabinetry featuring a mini bar and custom wine rack. Walnut floating shelves with industrial style brick feature wall.

Bogart 1

Studio Design Elements

Photo of a small country single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Distillery District Condo

AC Interiors Design & Build

This bar was created in an unused hallway space. It also provides extra storage for kitchen over flow.
This is an example of a small modern single-wall home bar in Toronto with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Strawberry Hollow Farm Basement Bar

MK Designs LLC

Rustic basement bar with Kegarator & concrete countertops.
Design ideas for a small country u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors and grey benchtop.

Home Bar

Modern Hippie Design Studio

Home Bar
Mid-sized modern home bar in Austin with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar

KPG Consulting

Indoor Dry Bar
Mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and white benchtop.

Golf course remodel

RH Kitchen Design

This is an example of a small transitional home bar with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops and white benchtop.

Greenside Kitchen & Bar

Delphinium Design

GC: Ekren Construction Photography: Tiffany Ringwald
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Charlotte with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Chic Basement

Glenbrook Cabinetry

Directly adjacent to the main bar is the wine bar. Similar to the main area, this bar is created with complimenting walnut stained cabinetry, natural stone backsplash, and quarts countertop. The difference is in the details, with the custom wine rack and brass chain link doors.

Back Bay

Blackband Design

Built-in Bar
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Orange County with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback and light hardwood floors.

Kennebunk Carriage House

Your Kitchen Imagined, LLC

Lori Steigerwald
Photo of a small beach style single-wall wet bar in Portland Maine with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback and light hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets

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.