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.

Functional Calacatta Bar

Integrated Resources Group

This modern Calacatta bar was designed with functionality in mind. White oak sliding doors match the bar cabinetry and allow for bar to be entirely closed off so the room it resides in can be utilized for kid-friendly activities. Design by Lindsay Gerber Interiors Photography by Paul Dyer

Cigars and Bars

Greenbrook Design Center

Dovetail drawers - cerused white oak - liquor storage in the pull out drawers of the minibar
Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Schroeder MN Lake Home

NORTH STAR KITCHENS

A modern rustic black and white kitchen on Lake Superior in northern Minnesota. Complete with a French Le CornuFe cooking range & Sub-Zero refrigeration and wine storage units. The sink is made by Galley and the decorative hardware and faucet by Waterworks. photo credit: Alyssa Lee

Paneled Soffit Over Home Bar with Wood Ceiling

Denise Quade Design

A warm stain walnut is used in this home bar in the cabinetry, soffit panel, the crown molding, the paneled ceiling, the decorative columns, and the ceiling coffers.

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.

Sea Terrace

Built By Newkirk

Jeri Koegel
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Orange County with carpet, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and beige floor.

Mountain Lake Retreat

Butler Gay Interior Design ASID

Style was structured around client's existing metal wine storage furniture piece. Gail Owens photography.
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Contemporary Home Bar

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and ceramic floors.

Blue Butler's Pantry

JWH Design and Cabinetry LLC

Carrying the navy blue island color into the Butler's Pantry gives personality to this space. On the opposite wall (not shown) are additional frosted glass cabinets above and storage below. Space planning and cabinetry design: Jennifer Howard, JWH Photography: Mick Hales, Greenworld Productions

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.

Park Avenue Apartment in Rosario Candela Building

Studio 511

The butler's pantry is lined in deep blue cabinets with intricate details on the glass doors. The ceiling is also lined in wood panels to make the space and enclosed jewel. Interior Design by Ashley Whitakker.

Acoustic Barn - Redding

Blansfield Builders, Inc.

Jim Fuhrmann
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped seated home bar in New York with light hardwood floors, dark wood cabinets, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, zinc benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and beige floor.

Atlantic Avenue

St. Pierre Construction

Hidden wet bar with white oak doors, custom cabinetry and white marble countertops.
This is an example of a beach style single-wall wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Bar

Shapiro & Company Architects

Traditional single-wall wet bar in Nashville with grey cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Pac Heights Residence - Kitchenette Bar

Noz Design

Colin Price Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, beige splashback, onyx benchtops, stone slab splashback and beige benchtop.

M + T Home

Taylor + Taylor

This is an example of a 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.

Uptown Loft - Bar

SM Design Associates (SMDA)

Vintage industrial style bar integrated into contemporary walnut cabinets. Photographer: Tim Street-Porter
Inspiration for a small industrial l-shaped wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, concrete floors and grey floor.

Lower Level Wet Bar with Grey Stained Cabinets and Thick Shelves

Denise Quade Design

Floating shelves were used instead of wall cabinets to allow for bottle display. A pullout trash can, sink base, and beverage center were used on the base cabinets. Oil rubbed bronze hardware and faucet were used.

All Cabinet Finishes 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.