This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and marble benchtops.

Custom Wet Bars

AlliKristé Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen Design

A gorgeous custom wet bar with perfect style touches.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Tampa with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, glass sheet splashback, marble floors, white floor and white benchtop.

90 year old beauty on Birch Rd

Gilley Kitchen + Bath

The butler's pantry with leathered Jet Mist granite and rich black cabinetry is set off by the antique mirror bevel-edge tile.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Irvin Simmons 2

Nixon Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary Luxury Modern Home Bar

EMMONS CUSTOM

This is an example of a contemporary galley seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback and white benchtop.

89th & Park Ave.

Chanteclaire Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Walborsky Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Other with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and grey benchtop.

Redmont Whole Home Remodel

User

Brendon Pinola
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Birmingham with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

River Briar

Braniff Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in New Orleans with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Studio City Major Remodel

Inspyre Home Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Beverly Hills Residence

lauri morrison studio

Large transitional galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets and marble splashback.

Midtown Tulsa New Home Construction

Woodstock Cabinet Company

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and light hardwood floors.

Medallion Cabinetry Selection

Countertops Direct

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Detroit with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Park Hill Renovation

Momoko Morton

Butler's pantry renovation
Design ideas for a small traditional galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Fairmount Condo Remodel- 2017

Key Residential

Versatile Imaging
Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Dallas with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Timeless Tradition, Mission Hills

Cabochon Surfaces & Fixtures

The butlers pantry is aligned between the kitchen and formal dining serving which creates ease during gatherings. Cabochon Surfaces & Fixtures
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Summerfield

Greenfield Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Other with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Upper West Side Tower Apartment

Weil Friedman Architects

This small custom built-in Dry Bar is tucked into the framed opening between the Living Room and Dining Room. photo by Josh Nefsky
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall home bar in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and mirror splashback.

Traditional Addition and Renovation

Meyer Greeson Paullin Benson (MGPB)

This is an example of a large traditional single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Mediterranean Ranchette

Allen Construction

Butlers Pantry Architect: Becker Henson Niksto Photographer: Jim Bartsch
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped home bar in Santa Barbara with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with White Cabinets and Marble Benchtops

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.