Design ideas for a small single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Toronto Home Design

Fausto Cortese Architects

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, beige floor, a drop-in sink and light hardwood floors.

LaMer High Rise Personal Residence

Brittany Paige Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley wet bar in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Modern Scandinavian Farmhouse | Black and White Bar/Prep Sink

Tall Traditions Building Company, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall wet bar in Raleigh with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Arcadia

Bita Interior Design

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Coronation Road West

E & A Interiors

Inspiration for a contemporary seated home bar in Singapore with open cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

41st Residence

Domum

Mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Devlin Place

Monaco Interiors

This home underwent a massive renovation. Walls were removed, some replaced with stunning archways. A mid-century modern vibe took over, inspiring the white oak floos, white and oak cabinetry throughout, terrazzo tiles and overall vibe. Our whimiscal side, wanting to pay homage to the clients meditteranean roots, and their desire to entertain as much as possible, found amazing vintage-style tiles to incorporate into the laundry room along with a terrazzo floor tile. The living room boasts built-ins, a huge porcelain slab that echos beach/ocean views and artwork that establishes the client's love of beach moments. A dining room focussed on dinner parties includes an innovative wine storage wall, two hidden wine fridges and enough open cabinetry to display their growing collection of glasses. To enhance the space, a stunning blue grasscloth wallpaper anchors the wine rack, and the stunning gold bulbous chandelier glows in the space. Custom dining chairs and an expansive table provide plenty of seating in this room. The primary bathroom echoes all of the above. Watery vibes on the large format accent tiles, oak cabinetry and a calm, relaxed environment are perfect for this luxe space.

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

Interiors

Schneider Construction & Restoration

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Wet Bar

Tiger Maple Designs

Carol Liscovitz Photography
Design ideas for a beach style single-wall wet bar in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Transitional Home Bar

Photo of a transitional single-wall home bar in Denver with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and light hardwood floors.

NEW LISTING | Avalon Place | Locke Ln | $2M+

Showhomes Houston

Contemporary Wet bar with herringbone backsplash, stone wall accent, and white wainscoting.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Houston with glass-front cabinets, white splashback, black benchtop, an integrated sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Modern Sconset Retreat

Isle Designs

Small beach style single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor, grey benchtop and quartz benchtops.

Bellaire Natural Beauty

The Design Firm

Inspiration for a large transitional galley wet bar in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Woods at Landherr: Lot 7

Bentley Construction LLC

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall home bar in Huntington with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white 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.

Lakecliff Hills Kitchen Remodel

Cameron Barker Interiors

Full gut kitchen renovation with white cabinets and white oak island with stone backsplash. Space includes coffee station and wet bar. New lighting and wood beams were also added to finish the space.

Contemporary Family Home

Weaver Custom Homes

Photo of a contemporary single-wall wet bar with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Spanish Mission Revival in Delray Beach

Olga Adler

Large open transitional kitchen with white cabinets and dark island, white quartz counters and glass tile. Bertazzoni appliances, Dornbracht and Kohler fixtures. Kitchen bar.

Home Bar Design Ideas with White Cabinets and Light Hardwood Floors

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.