White cabinetry, taupe island and beautiful lighted cabinets above coffee bar. White subway tile from counter to ceiling.
Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped home bar in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Butler's Pantry

Platinum Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Atlanta with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Open Floor Kitchen Remodel, Manchester CT

Irene Designs

Embark on a transformative journey with our open floor remodeling project, where the confines of separate spaces give way to a harmonious, spacious haven. Two walls vanish, merging a cramped kitchen, dining room, living room, and breakfast nook into a unified expanse. Revel in the brilliance of natural light streaming through new windows, dancing upon fresh flooring. Illuminate your culinary adventures with modern lighting, complementing sleek cabinets, countertops, and glass subway tiles. Functionality takes the spotlight – bid farewell to inaccessible doors, welcoming a wealth of drawers and pullouts. The living room undergoes a metamorphosis; witness the rebirth of the fireplace. The dated brick facade yields to textured three-dimensional tiles, evoking contemporary elegance. The mantel vanishes, leaving a canvas of modern design. This remodel crafts a haven where openness meets functionality, and each detail weaves a narrative of sophistication and comfort.

Robin

Kitchen Central

A wine refrigerator at their home bar.
Photo of a modern home bar in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops and white benchtop.

Bars

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Farmhouse style kitchen with bar, featuring floating wood shelves, glass door cabinets, white cabinets with contrasting black doors, undercounter beverage refrigerator and icemaker with panel, decorative feet on drawer stack.

Davenport Do-Over in Tenleytown, Washington, DC

Four Brothers Design + Build

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in DC Metro with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bullseye Wine Storage

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Butlers pantry features inset custom cabinetry in shaker door style with rain glass front cabinet, wine cubbies and wine refrigerator.
This is an example of a small single-wall home bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and black benchtop.

The Many Kitchens of Boyer Building

Boyer Building Corporation

Traditional dry bar remodeled into our remodeled main floor. Storage for bottles and bar accessories. Marble counter adds a touch of elegance.
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Maple Grove and Basement Remodel

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Sometimes things just happen organically. This client reached out to me in a professional capacity to see if I wanted to advertise in his new magazine. I declined at that time because as team we have chosen to be referral based, not advertising based. Even with turning him down, he and his wife decided to sign on with us for their basement... which then upon completion rolled into their main floor (part 2). They wanted a very distinct style and already had a pretty good idea of what they wanted. We just helped bring it all to life. They wanted a kid friendly space that still had an adult vibe that no longer was based off of furniture from college hand-me-down years. Since they loved modern farmhouse style we had to make sure there was shiplap and also some stained wood elements to warm up the space. This space is a great example of a very nice finished basement done cost-effectively without sacrificing some comforts or features.

Airy Transitional Kitchen Renovation

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Wine Bar

BK Interior Designs LLC

This is a rendering. Project photos are coming soon—an in-home wine bar for enjoyable weekends and entertaining.
Small country single-wall home bar in New York with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, carpet, beige floor and white benchtop.

Coastal Farmhouse

Ducy Design

This Modern Farmhouse renovation located in Phoenix, Arizona features has a coastal vibe and features antique brass accents, classic navy-blue island, and white subway tile.

Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

Expansive transitional u-shaped home bar in Milwaukee with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary New Custom Home in Los Altos

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in San Francisco with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

White & Blue transitional

Danmar Cabinet Company

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley home bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Lakefront Cottage Built-In

Studio Haven Interiors

Accent lighting highlights this built-in bar and storage in this lakefront cottage kitchen.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, light hardwood floors and beige benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel

Modello Tile Studio Walnut Creek

Inspiration for a small single-wall home bar in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback and white benchtop.

An elegant bar with wine racks for basement

Zen Living

An elegant choice for the basement! Our wet bar with gorgeous in-wall cabinetry, open shelve, and a beverage fridge is enough for someone who loves to entertain.

Bonita Springs Contemporary Kitchen, Living Room and Dry Bar Remodel

Progressive Design Build

New white Dura Supreme Highland Panel Plus cabinets were topped with beautiful Calacatta Laza Quartz – with its dramatic movement, milky white background, and soft brown veining. The clients chose a traditional clear mirror backsplash in lieu of tile that matched the dry bar and selected stunning Duverre cabinet hardware in satin nickel, which provided a silvery muted finish and coordinated well with the white cabinets.

Contemporary Townhouse

SOL Y MAR INTERIORS

Bar styling.
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and white benchtop.

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.