Steve Kunz created this stunning bar using 2 colours of painted cabinets - Latitude North and Spring Blossom. The wall is covered with Xstone, creating a textured feel.

Transitional Kitchen Renovation in McDowell Mountain (Balthazor)

Caine & Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

MODERN BELGIAN FARMHOUSE, CONNECTICUT

Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.

Jane Beiles
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback and travertine floors.

Lilac Lane Transitional

Karyn Dismore Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback, travertine floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Balmain Terrace

HBuild

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, travertine floors and grey floor.

Penthouse Ritz Carlton Residences

The Wall Studio LLC

A built-in bar with concealed side cabinets and vintage Italian mirror to reflect natural light.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary single-wall home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, travertine floors and white benchtop.

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.

Rivertown Traditional

J.L. Smith Construction, Inc.

This small morning kitchen in the master bedroom is full of functionality in a tiny space. A trough sink and bar faucet are next to a built in refrigerator and coffee maker.

mcmahon

Rich Warchol Design

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Jacksonville with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and travertine floors.

Kitchen Designs

Charbonneau Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped home bar in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Condominium

Lenore Weiss Studios, LLC

Tea service area sits behind granite water wall, and serves adjacent tea room. Custom marble mosaic backsplash was created from calligraphy image, and anchors illuminated display cabinets for tea pot collection. Created under the auspices of Full Circle Architects, built by Brinkmann Construction, Photography by Alise O'Brien Architectural Photography

Butler's Bar

L K DeFrances & Associates

Bar/Butler's Pantry Robert Brantley Photography
Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback and travertine floors.

Olde Orleans, Inc Covington Project

Jefferson Door Company

Home was built by Olde Orleans, Inc in Covington La. Jefferson Door supplied the custom 10 foot tall Mahogany exterior doors, 9 foot tall interior doors, windows (Krestmart), moldings, columns (HB&G) and door hardware (Emtek).

Curl Curl

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped home bar in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Belmont Oasis on the Lake

McSpadden Homes

J Stephen Young Photography
Large contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Charlotte with travertine floors, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets and white cabinets.

Fountain Valley Full Home Design-Build Remodel

WC Design Center

Full home design-build remodel: Open floor plan dining room and family game room (with office behind) right off of the kitchen with chiseled edge travertine flooring installed in a versailles pattern. WIne bar is Decore-Ative Specialties cabinetry in Heritage Maple with custom glazing - Swiss Coffee and Umber to match kitchen. Open shelving storage for hanging and standing glassware. Juparana Persia granite countertop. Wine / beer fridge for easy access to beverages. Dining table transforms into a pool table for game night and the large custom French doors access the pool area and large windows let in plenty of natural light throughout.

378 Beachside Drive

Artisan of Seagrove

Photos by Jack Gardner
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Loft Residence

User

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Milwaukee with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, travertine floors and grey floor.

Curl Curl

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped home bar in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Beachside Abode

Tempus Design Studio Pty Ltd

Kath Heke Real Estate Photography
Photo of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped seated home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, travertine floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with White Cabinets and Travertine 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.