Biarritz - RidgeWalk at Santa Rosa Beach

This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped home bar in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback and white benchtop.

Lively Landing Pad

The Cline Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, limestone splashback, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Devlin Place

Monaco Interiors

This home underwent a massive renovation. Walls were removed, some replaced with stunning archways. A mid-century modern vibe took over, inspiring the white oak floos, white and oak cabinetry throughout, terrazzo tiles and overall vibe. Our whimiscal side, wanting to pay homage to the clients meditteranean roots, and their desire to entertain as much as possible, found amazing vintage-style tiles to incorporate into the laundry room along with a terrazzo floor tile. The living room boasts built-ins, a huge porcelain slab that echos beach/ocean views and artwork that establishes the client's love of beach moments. A dining room focussed on dinner parties includes an innovative wine storage wall, two hidden wine fridges and enough open cabinetry to display their growing collection of glasses. To enhance the space, a stunning blue grasscloth wallpaper anchors the wine rack, and the stunning gold bulbous chandelier glows in the space. Custom dining chairs and an expansive table provide plenty of seating in this room. The primary bathroom echoes all of the above. Watery vibes on the large format accent tiles, oak cabinetry and a calm, relaxed environment are perfect for this luxe space.

Under Stairs Bar

Sharon Otto Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with no sink, white cabinets and wood benchtops.

Scarborough Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation

The Good Home - Interiors & Design

Darren Setlow Photography
Inspiration for a large country home bar in Portland Maine with white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bars - Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars

The Cleary Company

Upgrades to the existing dining room in a first floor remodel included building a new bar with storage and shelving for entertaining family and friends. Features include 2 fridge drawers for chilling beverages, engineered quartz countertops, natural stained wood shelves, ceramic tile backsplash and lighting.

Manomet New Home

Blue Harbor Kitchens and Baths

Photo of a beach style home bar in Boston with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Transitional Suburban Haven, Full Home Design

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Design ideas for a transitional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, orange splashback, granite splashback and black benchtop.

Timeless Eclectic in Tomball, TX

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Wood floating shelves play host to the homeowner's wine and spirits. White subway tiles are a simple yet cheerful touch to this black and white home bar.

Rustic Modern Bar

Lotus Home Improvement

Lotus Home Improvement removed a dated desk/cabinet area and replaced if with this chic, updated bar solution to house wine and spirits.
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Carriage Club

Rocky Mountain Cabinet Company

Dry bar to liven up a dull wall
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Denver with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Greenlea

Visbeen Architects

Design ideas for a small country single-wall home bar in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Merlin II - Spring Valley

Unika Homes

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall home bar in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Luke Ridge Kitchen

Adeline Ray Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Houston with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Interior Decorating

Phases + Design

Small home bars can be a statement piece! White painted with black glazing custom cabinets separate the design from the dark-wood kitchen. Wood block countertop against the black matte petite subway tile continues the Scandinavian design style. Black painted plumbing pipe and custom floating shelf that matches cabinets completes the look of this small dry bar.

Eagleview Kitchen Remodel

D&G Construction

Pocket compact dry-bar of kitchen of white cabinets and brass handles & brass fixed pendant lighting. Rustic wood shelves upon white rustic brick backsplash. Large kitchen island with beverage cooler and black apron sink.

West Caldwell Addition/Remodel

G&L and Sons Renovations

Bar off the kitchen
This is an example of a traditional home bar in Newark with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Vineyard

Heather Breaux, Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in New Orleans with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Private Residence in Old Naples

Lovetto Design, Inc.

This is an example of a small beach style single-wall home bar with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Kitchen Remodel Spicewood

Matterhorn Development Co.

Elevating the heart of the home to new heights, our custom cabinetry team has created this part of a beautiful white kitchen, complete with a built-in mini fridge, floating shelves, window cabinets, gold hardware, and white quartz countertops, for the ultimate functionality and style

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.