Design ideas for a small industrial single-wall home bar in Chicago with medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen and Main Level Remodel Waconia 2021

Titus Contracting

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, vinyl floors and white benchtop.

Ladue Tudor Home Kitchen Update

Perspective Cabinetry & Design

Great improvement to the function of this kitchen while keeping the beauty of the homes history in mind. Beautiful walnut cabinetry compliments homes original wood trim. Bar area nook with custom leaded doors

Open Sesame - Unlocking Potential

AMEK Custom Builders

We aren't playing games with this beverage bar that is well suited to hosting game nights and family celebrations. It's a winning design that allocates deep drawers for bottles that are stored in the double door cabinet to the left or in the beverage cooler along with the mixers. The tall cabinet on the right side features a coffee maker and supplies. Open shelving is ready for varied uses whether it's showing off artwork or holding party supplies.

Crownrich Lane Whole House Conversion

Alair Homes Plano

Our clients purchased this 1950 ranch style cottage knowing it needed to be updated. They fell in love with the location, being within walking distance to White Rock Lake. They wanted to redesign the layout of the house to improve the flow and function of the spaces while maintaining a cozy feel. They wanted to explore the idea of opening up the kitchen and possibly even relocating it. A laundry room and mudroom space needed to be added to that space, as well. Both bathrooms needed a complete update and they wanted to enlarge the master bath if possible, to have a double vanity and more efficient storage. With two small boys and one on the way, they ideally wanted to add a 3rd bedroom to the house within the existing footprint but were open to possibly designing an addition, if that wasn’t possible. In the end, we gave them everything they wanted, without having to put an addition on to the home. They absolutely love the openness of their new kitchen and living spaces and we even added a small bar! They have their much-needed laundry room and mudroom off the back patio, so their “drop zone” is out of the way. We were able to add storage and double vanity to the master bathroom by enclosing what used to be a coat closet near the entryway and using that sq. ft. in the bathroom. The functionality of this house has completely changed and has definitely changed the lives of our clients for the better!

Silverlake Renovation

WAKE + LOOM DESIGN

Design ideas for a small scandinavian single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Fossil Creek Bar

Haven Design and Construction

This small but practical bar packs a bold design punch. It's complete with wine refrigerator, icemaker, a liquor storage cabinet pullout and a bar sink. LED lighting provides shimmer to the glass cabinets and metallic backsplash tile, while a glass and gold chandelier adds drama. Quartz countertops provide ease in cleaning and peace of mind against wine stains. The arched entry ways lead to the kitchen and dining areas, while the opening to the hallway provides the perfect place to walk up and converse at the bar.

Midcentury Modern Custom Home Build in Eagle

Solitude Homes

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Boise with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, carpet, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Ladera Ranch

Preferred Kitchen & Bath

Inspiration for a small transitional galley wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Rustic Remodel

New Rosslyn Construction

This is an example of a small country single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Gameland

Shoreline Construction and Development

Pixel freez
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Charleston with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Beverly | 2018

Coats Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Custom Work

AFFINITY CANTERA & STONE

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Austin with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The New American Home 2018

National Association of Home Builders

Jeffrey A. Davis Photography
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orlando with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Park City Parade of Homes 2017

Foremost Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, carpet, grey floor, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and grey benchtop.

Looking at the Trenches

Peyton Edwards (Designer at KDW Home)

Kip Dawkins Photography
Photo of a traditional single-wall home bar in Richmond with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets and quartz benchtops.

Homearama 2016, The Inspired Home

Carini Engineering Designs

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kitchens By Kaz

Kaz Home Improvements

Small Bar area with Custom Build Cabinets
Inspiration for a small transitional galley wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets and quartz benchtops.

Parade of Homes Tri-Cities 2015

Pahlisch Homes, Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

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.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Terrazzo Benchtops and Quartz 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.