This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Berkeley Modernism

User

ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Kitchen: Originally commissioned in 1977 by our clients, this residence was designed by renowned architect Donald Olsen whose life's work is thoroughly documented in the book Donald Olsen: Architect of Habitable Abstractions. Michael Merrill Design Studio was approached three years ago to do a comprehensive rethinking of the structure, spaces and the exterior envelope. We hope you will enjoy this preview of the greatly enlarged and updated kitchen and home office.

Parker West Interiors Lomita

S / Wiley Interior Photography

Stephanie Wiley Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Sussex Street Kitchen

Gareth Eade

A way to hide your cocktail bar and pantry.
Photo of a small modern single-wall home bar in Sydney with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Wet Bar

Kingswood Kitchens

Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

Drink It In

Absolute Cabinets Inc

Design ideas for a large modern galley seated home bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Project Sweet Valerie

Diana Bastone Designs

Photography by Sandrasview
Photo of a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and glass-front cabinets.

Thinkdzine - Alexandria

Urban Cam Photography

This is one of the most modern and daring kitchens we've come to photograph. The space is filled with amazing design details that are slick and practical. There is a need to connect and work with other businesses that share our same passion for high quality. That is something in which we absolutely pride ourselves on. When we arrive and see our client’s product and service we recognize the dedication and passion. When we are photographing that is exactly what we are looking to bring forward and reveal in each image.

Pandemic Playroom on the Peninsula

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

Detail shot of bar shelving above the workspace.
Inspiration for a large modern galley wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

A Chef's Craftsman Kitchen

Moxie Design Studio, LLC

Interior Design: Moxie Design Studio LLC Architect: Stephanie Espinoza Construction: Pankow Construction
This is an example of a large transitional home bar in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, travertine floors, brown splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Naekel Kitchen

Cascade Contracting

The Naekel’s have a beautiful 1911 home with the typical closed in kitchen for that era. We opening up the wall to the dining room with a new structural beam, added a half bath for the main floor and went to work on a gorgeous kitchen that was mix of a period look with modern flair touches to give them an open floor plan, perfect for entertaining and gourmet cooking.

Riverbed Corian Bar Top

Maxwell Counters Inc.

Spencer
Mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Basement Bar

Angie Schwab Interiors LLC

Lighting on the floating shelves is the perfect accent to the materials for liquor bottle display.
Photo of a large arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Home Remodel

Able And Baker

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor, white benchtop and mirror splashback.

Lake House

Spice Hill Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, porcelain floors, beige floor, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback and white benchtop.

Greenbank Development

Westeck Windows and Doors

Modern Living in Mercer Island Washington. http://www.greenbankdevelopment.com/

Chevron Backsplash Tiled Wet Bar

Schanstra Design Group

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback and ceramic splashback.

Home Bars & Cellars

Fred E. Varney Company

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback and stone slab splashback.

Second Story Addition - Family Room w/bar

Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling

Sally Turner of Stella & Eden
Large contemporary galley seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors and grey 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.

All Cabinet Finishes Home Bar Design Ideas with 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.