Peter Bennetts
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Melbourne with an undermount sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, black floor, black benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

River Cove Residence

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

white oak coffee station built-in cabinet
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Summit Avenue Kitchen Beverage Cabinet

Amy Carman Design

A former hallway pantry closet was converted into this stylish and useful beverage center. Refrigerated drawers below the espresso machine keep ingredients cool, and a Calacatta quartzite insert repeats the finishes and materials used in the neighboring kitchen.

Shooting Star 72, Teton Village, Wyoming

KAM Designs

Mountain Modern Wet Bar.
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, beige splashback, beige floor and white benchtop.

M + T Home

Taylor + Taylor

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Wet Bar with Kitchen Remodel in Maitland

KBF Design Gallery

New homeowners wanted to update the kitchen before moving in. KBF replaced all the flooring with a mid-tone plank engineered wood, and designed a gorgeous new kitchen that is truly the centerpiece of the home. The crystal chandelier over the center island is the first thing you notice when you enter the space, but there is so much more to see! The architectural details include corbels on the range hood, cabinet panels and matching hardware on the integrated fridge, crown molding on cabinets of varying heights, creamy granite countertops with hints of gray, black, brown and sparkle, and a glass arabasque tile backsplash to reflect the sparkle from that stunning chandelier.

Basement Redux

BARRETT STUDIO architects

An unfinished basement in a suburban home transforms to house a masculine bar, wine cellar, home theater, spa, fitness room, and kids' playroom. The sophisticated color palette carries into the kids' room, where framed wall panels of chalkboard, metal, and cork bring order while inviting creativity. Ultimately, this project challenged conventional notions of what is possible in a basement in terms of both aesthetic and function.

Chilton Place Basement

D&G Construction

A beautiful modern styled, galley, wet bar with a black, quartz, infinity countertop and recessed panel, white cabinets with black metallic handles. The wet bar has stainless steel appliances and a stainless steel undermount sink. The flooring is a gray wood vinyl and the walls are gray with large white trim. The back wall consists of white stone slabs that turn into the backsplash for the wet bar area. Above the wet bar are bronze/gold decorative light fixtures. To the left of the wet bar is a sleek linear fireplace with a black encasement integrated into the white stone slabs.

Lake Life

CHARLES STREET DESIGN, LLC

We gave this newly-built weekend home in New London, New Hampshire a colorful and contemporary interior style. The successful result of a partnership with Smart Architecture, Grace Hill Construction and Terri Wilcox Gardens, we translated the contemporary-style architecture into modern, yet comfortable interiors for a Massachusetts family. Creating a lake home designed for gatherings of extended family and friends that will produce wonderful memories for many years to come.

Living Room built-in Bar

The Renowned Group

Cambria Britannica matte quartz backsplash and countertop that match the Countertops and backsplashes featured in the kitchen. The shells were also custom matched to the Du Chateau Danbe Hardwood Floors.

The Loft Life

Lynda Martin at Camelback Interior Design

Custom built dry bar under the stairs featuring LED lit stone slab. Wall to upstairs feature contemporary artwork. Photographer: Scott Sandler
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, dark wood cabinets, brown floor and brown benchtop.

3rd Floor Stairhall and Bar Area

Hill & Hurtt Architects, PLLC

Joshua Hill
Small modern single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, white splashback, stone slab splashback and white benchtop.

Greenbrier

Coats Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone slab splashback.

Porto Vita project

2id Interiors

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback and stone slab splashback.

Westport Residence

Erskine Associates LLC

Photography: Gus Ford
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Rustic Elegance Custom Home - Outdoor Living & Family Room

J Marhofer Construction Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, concrete floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Guest Room into a Pub Room

ASF Interiors, LLC

This custom Poplar Wood counter top took a lot of work to make it look this good. Hand picked from a saw mill, sanded over 70 times and polyurethane layered and layered to perfection. It's a piece of art in itself.

Shreveport South Highland Addition

Woodshapers

Designer Kirk Thomas
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Minnetonka Metamorphosis

Hagstrom Builder

Peter VonDeLinde Visuals
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, limestone floors and beige floor.

Wet Bar

BSA Construction

Built-in dark walnut wet bar with brass hardware and dark stone backsplash and dark stone countertop. White walls with dark wood built-ins. Wet bar with hammered undermount sink and polished nickel faucet.

All Cabinet Styles Home Bar Design Ideas with 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.