Riverside Victorian Kitchen & Baths Modernized

Coffee and Beverage bar with wine storage and open shelving
This is an example of a small country single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor 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/

Reno and Addition in Capitol Hill

Ileana Schinder, PLLC

Mid-sized contemporary galley home bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Dimensional Kitchen - Elm Grove

Callen Construction, Inc.

This corner is dedicated to their mini home bar. Between the counterspace and storage in the cabinets, there is plenty of room for their beverage needs.

Arnold Gifford

Clancy Construction, Inc

A dry bar and wine cooler off the kitchen area.
Photo of a mid-sized single-wall home bar in Boston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Sailor's Retreat Home Addition

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

This beverage center located in the kitchen creates a separate space and additional storage for the families wine collection and beverage.
This is an example of a small beach style single-wall home bar in New York with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Penthouse Ritz Carlton Residences

The Wall Studio LLC

A built-in bar with concealed side cabinets and vintage Italian mirror to reflect natural light.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary single-wall home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, travertine floors and white benchtop.

Modern Coastal in metro-Charleston

One Coast Design

We love a beautiful updated coastal moment here in Summerville, SC! Shiplap, pale blue notes, glass cabinets and all styled to perfection for our clients! As a Charleston-based interior designer and curator of coastal homes, my team and I can integrate your most cherished belongings with fresh color, custom art, updated furnishings, and elegant accessories. We also specialize in designing head-turning kitchens and baths. We are currently collaborating with ocean-view-obsessed clients from around the world. Let’s create your ultimate home masterpiece!

Sunroom Addition w/ Vaulted Ceilings, Beams & Shiplap

The Cleary Company

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Maple Grove and Basement Remodel

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Sometimes things just happen organically. This client reached out to me in a professional capacity to see if I wanted to advertise in his new magazine. I declined at that time because as team we have chosen to be referral based, not advertising based. Even with turning him down, he and his wife decided to sign on with us for their basement... which then upon completion rolled into their main floor (part 2). They wanted a very distinct style and already had a pretty good idea of what they wanted. We just helped bring it all to life. They wanted a kid friendly space that still had an adult vibe that no longer was based off of furniture from college hand-me-down years. Since they loved modern farmhouse style we had to make sure there was shiplap and also some stained wood elements to warm up the space. This space is a great example of a very nice finished basement done cost-effectively without sacrificing some comforts or features.

Home Bar

Modern Hippie Design Studio

Home Bar
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Austin with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Prairie Modern Home

West Rose Design

Coffee bar & beverage station
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white benchtop.

Newport Coast Twilight

Zen Architect

recessed bar
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped home bar in Orange County with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Bold & Modern Estate

Style & Structure

Custom home bar designed to maximize space while providing unique storage.
Photo of a small modern single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Nola Minimalist

Midcity Design Group

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Meridian Makeover

Tristan Gary Designs

This built in bar is perfectly located for entertaining. We incorporated lighting into the open shelves and under the upper cabinets for a brighter corner. Lowers for storage.

Modern Floating Bar

Miller's Dutch Haus Furniture

Custom modern floating home bar. Slab doors with inset frame. Oak hardwood with ebon stain. Silver hardware.
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall home bar in Tampa with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, beige floor and white benchtop.

Townhouse kitchen and bath remodeling in Culver city

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Updating a recently built town home in culver city for a wonderful family was a very enjoyable project for us. This nook in the dining area was a perfect spot for a home bar area. shaker cabinet to match the kitchen cabinets and a matching countertop as well. floating shelves with a 2" recess light provides the needed illumination and a dramatic effect on the new black and gold wallpaper treatment of the back wall.

Modern Farmhouse Coffee Nook Bar With Hexagon Tile

Brashear Construction & Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

A First Time Remodeler's Sanctuary

Andrea Schumacher Interiors

This home bar has dark cabinetry and light shelves. A gold, mirrored-wall backdrops the space.
Design ideas for a transitional single-wall home bar in Denver with mirror splashback and white benchtop.

Dry Bar Home Bar Design Ideas with 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.