Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

The Entertainer

Midtown Custom Homes, LLC

Mid-sized country wet bar in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Belgian Country

Arcadia Builders LLC

Photo of a small traditional galley wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Los Incas

Harper Design Build

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Interiors

Schneider Construction & Restoration

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback and marble splashback.

Boho Luxe

PS & Daughters

3rd Floor wet bar off of roof deck Photo: Jaime Alverez
This is an example of a small transitional galley wet bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Merion Residence

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Tom Crane Photography Interior Designer: Joanne Bateman Interiors
Photo of an expansive traditional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Neoclassical Estate

Rowland Design

Scott Pease Photography
Traditional single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Eastin Custom

M. Lahr Homes

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and white benchtop.

Fig Tree Pocket Residence

Ivy + Piper Pty Ltd

Home Bar
Inspiration for a traditional home bar in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Morningside Make-Over

Blake Shaw Homes

This mid-century home was given a complete overhaul, just love the way it turned out.
Mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, no sink and timber splashback.

Billiards Room Bar

Juarez & Juarez Residential Design

Crystal glass dis play with
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Leonhard Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Design ideas for a large beach style galley wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Transitional New Build

William Blake Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, concrete floors and mirror splashback.

Queen Anne House Remodel

Potter Construction Inc

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, no sink, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bar Entertainment Wall Unit

Bella Systems Philly - Custom Closets

Custom wall bar entertainment center. Top glass cabinets hold bar ware and cabinets below hold the liquor bottles. Cabinets are textured white shaker style.

Inset cabinetry

Kitchens By Torrone

Photo 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.

Wet Bar Cabinetry

Cabinets Direct USA | Zimmerman Kitchen Design

Brand: WOLF Classic Cabinets Cabinet Style/Finish: Dartmouth White
Mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Modern Style Cabinets

Dedham Cabinet Shop

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Boston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Arlington Custom

James McDonald Associate Architects, PC

Galley style butlers pantry located behind the kitchen
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley home bar in DC Metro with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

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.