This was an outdated kitchen that lacked function. It was an U-shape with a small island and the refrigerator was out of the kitchen. We duplicated the beam in the family room when we opened the kitchen. Because the home is on the water, with lots of windows we decided to get a brushed finish on the granite to minimize glare. Another feature in this kitchen is the under cabinet and toekick lighting for safety, since the kitchen footprint was dramatically changed. Added a bar area with an undermount sink and dual temperature, lockable wine cooler. We added a 12 foot center opening slider in the family room and extended the deck.

Private Waterfront Residence on Ferry Point

Purple Cherry Architects

Inspiration for a beach style u-shaped home bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Woodgarden Interior Design

CO Interiors

Entertaining doesn’t always happen on the main floor and in this project, the basement was dedicated towards creating a comfortable family room and hang out spot for guests. The wet bar is the perfect spot for preparing drinks for movie or gossip night with friends. With low ceilings and a long window above, we had to get creative with our storage design. The tall far left cabinet houses more glass ware while lower additional drawers house bar ware. Introducing the bar sink in the far right corner offered a long run of prep counter space along the middle section of the wall span. This asymmetrical design is modern and very practical. Photographer: Mike Chajecki

Garden Oaks Craftsman

Brickmoon Design

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall home bar in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Transitional Kitchen & 1st Floor Bonnema Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Contrasting Kitchen

Robinwood Kitchens

Andrew Pitzer Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional home bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Palm Springs Mid Century vacation

Melinamade - Residential Design + Interiors

Metallic velvet flock wallpaper by Zinc
Photo of a small midcentury single-wall home bar in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen in Shaker Cabinets and Crackled Cermaic Backsplash

Meridian Homes

Contemporary Wet Bar for Custom Home.
Photo of a contemporary home bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood floors.

Pelham Arts + Crafts

Innate Studio - Architecture & Design

Small transitional single-wall wet bar with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Living Rooms & Great Rooms by Design Connection, Inc.

Design Connection, Inc.

Arlene designed a space that is transitional in style. She used an updated color palette of gray tons to compliment the adjoining kitchen. By opening the space up and unifying design styles throughout, the blending of the two rooms becomes seamless. Comfort was the primary consideration in selecting the sectional as the client wanted to be able to sit at length for leisure and TV viewing. The side tables are a dark wood that blends beautifully with the newly installed dark wood floors, the windows are dressed in simple treatments of gray linen with navy accents, for the perfect final touch. With regard to artwork and accessories, Arlene spent many hours at outside markets finding just the perfect accessories to compliment all the furnishings. With comfort and function in mind, each welcoming seat is flanked by a surface for setting a drink – again, making it ideal for entertaining. Design Connection, Inc. of Overland Park provided the following for this project: space plans, furniture, window treatments, paint colors, wood floor selection, tile selection and design, lighting, artwork and accessories, and as the project manager, Arlene Ladegaard oversaw installation of all the furnishings and materials.

VanAken Renovation - Hardwood, Cabinetry, Quartz, Tile & LVP

Cochrane Floors & More

Small yet convenient, this simple basement wet bar is the hub of this lower level walkout, featuring waterproof vinyl plank floors that lead to a walk-out deck with stunning mountain views.

Tiverton Wet Bar

D&G Construction

Dining Room Entertainment Bar
Inspiration for 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.

Custom Walk Up Bar

WL Kitchen & Home

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Excitement | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

Now this is a bar made for entertaining, conversation and activity. With seating on both sides of the peninsula you'll feel more like you're in a modern brewery than in a basement. A secret hidden bookcase allows entry into the hidden brew room and taps are available to access from the bar side. What an energizing project with bright bold pops of color against warm walnut, white enamel and soft neutral walls. Our clients wanted a lower level full of life and excitement that was ready for entertaining. Photography by Spacecrafting Photography Inc.

Extensive Additions & Renovations in Clayton

Christopher D. Marshall Architect, LLC

This is the new bar that was placed in the former home office space. The doorway in the distance leads to the mudroom. Chris Marshall
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in St Louis with white cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, glass-front cabinets, no sink and soapstone benchtops.

Contemporary Farmhouse Forever Home

12/12 Architects & Planners

Country single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Palos Verdes Modern Ranch Remodel

Kennedy Cole Interior Design

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

East is the New West

The Vision Group

Centrally located coffee bar with hidden walk in pantry adjacent.
Photo of a small beach style single-wall wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

East 72nd Street

Elena Phillips Interiors

Jane Beiles Photography
Photo of a transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Menlo Park New Home

Supple Homes, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional wet bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with White Cabinets and Grey 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.