Butler's Pantry
Mid-sized modern galley home bar in Dallas with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Pensacola Basement Reconfiguration

Noble Builder

Small modern single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet, beige floor and white 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

Modern Victorian

Zimmer Design LLC

Glamourous dry bar with tall Lincoln marble backsplash and vintage mirror. Flanked by custom deGournay wall mural.
Photo of a large traditional galley home bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, marble floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Sweet Kathleen Lane

Sticks 2 Stones Design, LLC

contemporary kitchen, soft touch matt acrylic and riff cut white oak
This is an example of a large contemporary home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Wedgewood

MMI Design

Mid-sized modern galley home bar in Houston with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Custom Home Gameroom Bar

Paragon Design Firm

Inspiration for a modern single-wall wet bar with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Woody Creek Cabin

Structural Associates

Inspiration for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Mountain Modern

Jess Blackwell Photography

Photo by Jess Blackwell Photography
This is an example of a transitional single-wall home bar in Denver with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Basement Remodel | Roswell GA

Kalaa Chakra Interiors

Anastasia Alkema Photography
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and glass sheet splashback.

Osmond Home

OSMOND DESIGNS

This is an example of a large transitional seated home bar in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, black cabinets, marble benchtops, subway tile splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

Hidden Lake

Amy Storm & Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Polished Traditional

PB Kitchen Design

The light filled space has large windows and four doors, but works well in the strategically configured floor plan. Generous wall trim, exquisite light fixtures and modern stools create a warm ambiance. In the words of the homeowner, “it is beyond our dreams”.

Barry Street

Gracious Home Interiors

Black coffee or tea bar station in modern new construction home.
Transitional wet bar in Charlotte with black cabinets, white splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

New Farmhouse - Lower Level Wet Bar

DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.

Lower Level Wet Bar
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Playful Plaid Pub Project

Courtney Thomas Design

We gave this man cave in San Marino a moody masculine look with plaid fabric walls, ebony-stained woodwork, and brass accents. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/basement-bar-san-marino/

Midnight Magic Bar

Aubrey Costello

Photo Credit: Studio Three Beau
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Shorewood, IL Project

Matrix Home Solutions

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets and white benchtop.

Scandinavian Modern

Everything Home

The new construction luxury home was designed by our Carmel design-build studio with the concept of 'hygge' in mind – crafting a soothing environment that exudes warmth, contentment, and coziness without being overly ornate or cluttered. Inspired by Scandinavian style, the design incorporates clean lines and minimal decoration, set against soaring ceilings and walls of windows. These features are all enhanced by warm finishes, tactile textures, statement light fixtures, and carefully selected art pieces. In the living room, a bold statement wall was incorporated, making use of the 4-sided, 2-story fireplace chase, which was enveloped in large format marble tile. Each bedroom was crafted to reflect a unique character, featuring elegant wallpapers, decor, and luxurious furnishings. The primary bathroom was characterized by dark enveloping walls and floors, accentuated by teak, and included a walk-through dual shower, overhead rain showers, and a natural stone soaking tub. An open-concept kitchen was fitted, boasting state-of-the-art features and statement-making lighting. Adding an extra touch of sophistication, a beautiful basement space was conceived, housing an exquisite home bar and a comfortable lounge area. ---Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/modern-scandinavian-luxury-home-westfield/

Upper Chevy Chase Addition

Landis Architects | Builders

We were also able to add a new powder room to this level, as well as a bar area for entertaining family and friends. The bar area features a unique backsplash tile and the powder room and the kitchen eating area features fun wallpaper.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Cabinets and White Benchtop

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.