Inspiration for a beach style single-wall home bar in Orange County with no sink, louvered cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors, white benchtop and stone slab splashback.

Hermosa Beach - Kitchen

Concept Renovations, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, no sink, marble benchtops, stone slab splashback and grey benchtop.

Architecture & Design by Elizabeth Roberts

BABA Antique Wooden Floors (Original Surface)

Fumed Antique Oak #1 Natural
Small transitional single-wall home bar in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey cabinets, no sink, marble benchtops, stone slab splashback and brown floor.

Stunning Chanticleer Kitchen

Gryphon Custom Cabinets

GetzPhotography
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, no sink, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Custom Contemporary Hills Home

Brownhouse Design, Los Altos, CA

Scott Hargis Photography Open concept bar located in the great room. This feature creates a separation to the formal dining room.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in San Francisco with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and bamboo floors.

Entertaining with Color

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Opened this wall up to create a beverage center just off the kitchen and family room. This makes it easy for entertaining and having beverages for all to grab quickly.

Houston Townhome

Particular Home + Design

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Houston with no sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and white benchtop.

Sandalus Back Splash

Aria Stone Gallery

Kitchen Source Designs. This is a Dry Wine bar that is accented in a Sandalus Quartzite
Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with no sink, open cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Main Level Hallway Wet Bar w/Custom Built-in Wine Rack

Reel Homes

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in DC Metro with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Mountain Chalet

HARRISON FAE DESIGN

Situated between the kitchen and the foyer, this home bar is perfect for entertaining on the main level of this modern ski chalet.
Large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, no sink, beige floor and white benchtop.

Basement Design + Build - Metal Detail

Mood Design + Build

Copper Farmhouse sink in back bar
This is an example of a large traditional wet bar in Chicago with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and porcelain floors.

Vineland Ave

High Touch Remodeling

In this picture you'll notice a small nook We created a small custom bar area from what used to be the extension of the brick fireplace. We helped our customer reimagine every space in their home

River East Penthouse

TZS Design

Tom Spanier
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Penthouse

PURITY Designs Inc.

Small scandinavian single-wall home bar in Vancouver with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Evanston Residence

Elle Cherie | Inspired Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Calgary with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Traditional in Chula Vista

Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.

Martin Mann
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in San Diego with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone slab splashback.

The Chíc Sea Shack

Robert Paige Cabinetry LLC

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Charleston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cypress Point Kitchen & Basement Remodel

Synergy Design & Construction

In addition to replacing carpet with hardwood in this area, we added a full wall of timeless stained cabinetry with striking dark countertops and backsplash for a luxe pub feel. A new stainless wine fridge looks sleek next to the cabinetry with recessed LED lighting, a barware hanging system, and tiny “hidden” outlets.

Basement Design + Build - Walnut Butcher Block countertop

Mood Design + Build

Country single-wall wet bar in Chicago with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and porcelain floors.

Traditional in Chula Vista

Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.

Martin Mann
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in San Diego with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone slab splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with No Sink and Stone Slab Splashback

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.