Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Austin with medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors and open cabinets.

Wellesley Remodel

Carby's Lumber

This is an example of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Boston with solid surface benchtops, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback and stone tile splashback.

Home Bar 2

PBS Contractors

This bar area was built to give the owners a place to unwind and relax in their home in paradise - Naples, Florida.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, travertine floors, an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets and solid surface benchtops.

Contemporary Sapele

Jensen Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Cherry Wood Kitchen

Hammond Lumber Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Portland Maine with no sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Finished Basement

Sopris Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and vinyl floors.

Chiang Residence

Modern Smart Homes

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kitchen Cabinets

Bowman's Woodworking Inc.

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

Wohnraum I Schlafempore

Bjørn Buchholz

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall seated home bar in Cologne with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Basement

J. Silver Design Build LLC.

Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, painted wood floors and brown floor.

Braeburn Residence

Hollenbeck Architects

Design ideas for a seated home bar in Houston with medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and travertine floors.

Grain Matched Walnut

Marvel Cabinetry & Renovations

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, concrete floors and grey floor.

Mountain Retreat

HMA Architecture Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern New Home Build

Grove Custom Homes

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Portland with no sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Patton

Interiors By Terri Lynn, LLC

Rosenberg Photography
Small country single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and terra-cotta floors.

1816 Knights Chance Lane

Laurel Haven Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Austin with medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors and open cabinets.

Fernhill Loop

John Webb Construction and Design

Stunning Bathroom remodel using IKEA cabinets and custom door fronts from Dendra Doors. Pental Quartz countertops. Signature Hardware plumbing fixtures. Circa Lighting light fixture. High quality and timeless finishes all around!

21 East 66th - 2

Milan Custom Build

Holger Obenaus
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with no sink, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, solid surface benchtops, brown floor and open cabinets.

Maple Coffee Bar

Valley Cabinet Inc.

Contemporary wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Home Bar/Game Room

Carver Creek Woodworks

Unique pine-crafted bar area/game room. Brings a warm feel to this basement!
Mid-sized modern seated home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Wood 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.