Kitchen & Bath Gallery of the Finger Lakes, Inc.

Another view of the bar space
Photo of a mid-sized home bar in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Fairline Collaboration

A Direct Cabinet Distributor Corp

If you ask me, every kitchen needs a beverage area where coffee and cocktails can be made without disrupting the cooking flow.
Photo of a small beach style single-wall home bar in New York with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Wine O'clock

Jamie the Cabinet Nerd, Virtual Assistant

Clear Glass, Adustable Wood Shelves, Drawer Storage & Bottle Organizers
Photo of a small eclectic galley home bar in Dallas with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops and black benchtop.

Richmond Beach Remodel

Kimberlee Marie Interiors

Our Seattle studio gave this dated family home a fabulous facelift with bright interiors, stylish furnishings, and thoughtful decor. We kept all the original interior doors but gave them a beautiful coat of paint and fitted stylish matte black hardware to provide them with that extra elegance. Painting the millwork a creamy light grey color created a fun, unique contrast against the white walls. We opened up walls to create a spacious great room, perfect for this family who loves to entertain. We reimagined the existing pantry as a wet bar, currently a hugely popular spot in the home. To create a seamless indoor-outdoor living space, we used NanaWall doors off the kitchen and living room, allowing our clients to have an open atmosphere in their backyard oasis and covered front deck. Heaters were also added to the front porch ensuring they could enjoy it during all seasons. We used durable furnishings throughout the home to accommodate the growing needs of their two small kids and two dogs. Neutral finishes, warm wood tones, and pops of color achieve a light and airy look reminiscent of the coastal appeal of Puget Sound – only a couple of blocks away from this home. We ensured that we delivered a bold, timeless home to our clients, with every detail reflecting their beautiful personalities. --- Project designed by interior design studio Kimberlee Marie Interiors. They serve the Seattle metro area including Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Medina, Clyde Hill, and Hunts Point. For more about Kimberlee Marie Interiors, see here: https://www.kimberleemarie.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.kimberleemarie.com/richmond-beach-home-remodel

Green Hills Makeover

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

This dry bar in adjacent dining room.
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall home bar in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Beautiful Studs-Out-Remodel

Big Bear Developers LLC

Family Room, Home Bar - Beautiful Studs-Out-Remodel in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. We gutted this house "to the studs," taking it down to its original floor plan. Drywall, insulation, flooring, tile, cabinetry, doors and windows, trim and base, plumbing, the roof, landscape, and ceiling fixtures were stripped away, leaving nothing but beams and unfinished flooring. Essentially, we demolished the home's interior to rebuild it from scratch.

Charlestown Brownstone

BSA Construction

Custom home bar with white shaker cabinets and bronze Restoration Hardware knobs. White and bronze wall sconces on white Carrera accent wall and countertop.

Kitchen Bar

European Design Interiors

Kitchen Bar
Inspiration for a transitional home bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets.

Classico in Designer White & Dove Grey, Remodel in Rosemary Beach, FL

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Project Number: M1239 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Classico Finishes: BDesigner White Features: Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard) Cabinet/Drawer Extra Options: Wine X Rack

White & Blue Farmhouse

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Mid-sized country single-wall home bar in New York with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel Alexandria, VA

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Designed by Shanae Mobley of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Springfield, VA in collaboration with DeLuna Designs, this white kitchen remodel features Merillat Classic kitchen cabinets in the Portrait 5-piece door style with a Mist finish and Calacatta Superior quartz countertops. Photos courtesy of BTW Images.

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.

Specialty Built Ins

Store with Style

Design ideas for a large single-wall home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Large Scale Full Home Remodel

Mariano & Co., LLC

Large transitional home bar in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Wine Refrigerator and Ice Maker

Gayler Design Build

A wine refrigerator and ice maker make entertaining a breeze.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in San Francisco with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

House -- Panarama

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Butlers pantry features wine storage, under counter wine refrigeration and shaker style custom cabinetry.
Mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Lake House dry bar renovation

Phase One Design

Phase One took this cramped, dated lake house into a flowing, open space to maximize highly trafficked areas and provide a better sense of togetherness. Upon discovering a master bathroom leak, we also updated the bathroom giving it a sensible and functional lift in style.

Carter Classic Tudor

Simply Southern at Home

Cozy bar hearth seating area.
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall home bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Custom Built Bar

PAVELI Cabinetry and Custom Millwork Inc

Inspiration for a small single-wall home bar in Toronto with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback and grey benchtop.

Mediterranean Inspired

B&G Cabinet, LLC

Custom pantry and coffee bar created out of what was previously builder-grade pantry. It now allows the custom kitchen detail to flow throughout the house.

Dry Bar Home Bar Design Ideas with White Cabinets

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.