Photo of a mid-sized country galley home bar in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Vienna Glam Custom Home

c|s DESIGN STUDIO LLC

Photo credit Stylish Productions Tile selection by Splendor Styling
Small transitional single-wall home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Ambler Whole House Renovation

Harth Builders

Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Ranch Project

GLDESIGN

This is an example of a large beach style single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Various Jobs

Kitchen Vision of the Carolinas, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped home bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Soudan Avenue

Intelligent Design Group

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall home bar in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback and white benchtop.

Tiverton Wet Bar

D&G Construction

Dining Room Entertainment Bar
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Denver with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and white benchtop.

Nomadic Nest

Andrew Mikhael Architect

A corner mirrored bar
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Seattle with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar & Drinks Cabinets

Enigma Design

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Marissa Green Look

Pamela Harvey Interiors

Our St. Pete studio gave this gorgeous home a beautiful makeover with a neutral color palette that nicely highlights the thoughtful design details. We added cottage-style barn doors for the bathroom giving it an elegant charm that heightens the stunning designs of the space. In the kitchen, we used the classic black and white theme, punctuated with organic elements like plants and wooden shelves that create a warm, lived-in feel. We added an attractive area rug in the dining room along with beautiful artwork and statement lighting to create visual interest. In the powder room, soft blue walls, a stylish console sink, and an elegant gold-rimmed mirror add panache. --- Pamela Harvey Interiors offers interior design services in St. Petersburg and Tampa, and throughout Florida's Suncoast area, from Tarpon Springs to Naples, including Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Sarasota. For more about Pamela Harvey Interiors, see here: https://www.pamelaharveyinteriors.com/

Living Rooms

Lugbill Designs

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

Mediterranean Inspired

B&G Cabinet, LLC

Custom pantry and coffee bar created out of what was previously builder-grade pantry. It now allows the custom kitchen detail to flow throughout the house.

Ansley Park

j witzel interior design

Morning bar inside the owner's bedroom suite
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Atlanta with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Home - Dry Bar

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Built in dry bar with stained and lacquered cherry cabinets, granite countertops and built in bar fridge.
Inspiration for a modern single-wall home bar in Edmonton with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, no sink and shaker cabinets.

Sandpiper

Olde World Cabinetry

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Tampa with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback and white benchtop.

Relaxed luxury

Darci Hether New York

This 3900 sq ft, 4-bed, 3.5-bath retreat seamlessly merges modern luxury and classic charm. With a touch of contemporary flair, we've preserved the home's essence, infusing personality into every area, making these thoughtfully designed spaces ideal for impromptu gatherings and comfortable family living. Conveniently located off the dining room, this dedicated bar cabinet promises easy refills during dinner or a seamless transition to the living room for a nightcap, making it a strategic design element for effortless entertaining. ---Our interior design service area is all of New York City including the Upper East Side and Upper West Side, as well as the Hamptons, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Rye, Rye City, Edgemont, Harrison, Bronxville, and Greenwich CT. For more about Darci Hether, see here: https://darcihether.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://darcihether.com/portfolio/darci-luxury-home-design-connecticut/

Tullia Plan - Tri-Cities Parade of Homes, 2023 Best Overall under 3,500sf

Atlas Cabinets & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback and white benchtop.

Nashville living room

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Nashville with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Nashville living room

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Nashville with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Aldana Kitchen by Ella Austin Kitchens

STORI

The heart of this modern family home features a large open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. A simple yet effective design has continued into this home’s office space and living area.

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.