Contemporary Kitchen and Main Floor Remodel in Bonita Springs, FL

To create the dry bar area that our clients wanted, Progressive Design Build removed the ceiling height drywall built-ins and replaced it with a large entertainment nook and separate dry bar nook. Bringing cohesion to the open living room and kitchen area, the new dry bar was designed using the same materials as the kitchen, which included a large bank of white Dura Supreme cabinets, a Calacutta Clara quartz countertop, and Morel wood-stained floating shelves.

Custom Bourbon Bar

KMA Storage Solutions

White
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Lake House

Spice Hill Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, porcelain floors, beige floor, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback and white benchtop.

Granite / Silver Cloud

Indy Custom Stone

Indy Custom Stone
Mid-sized galley home bar in Indianapolis with no sink, granite benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Minimalistic Mid Century

VARA Design

Midcentury Modern Home Lounge Area Built-in Bar and Bookshelves
Mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Chicago with no sink, open cabinets, orange cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Comfortable, Modern Home Renovation

Monarch & Maker

Holly Paulson
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Houston with no sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, glass-front cabinets and white 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.

Peaceful Influence

Shannon Allen Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, no sink and brown floor.

NUMBER 13.five

Cloisters Design Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Hertfordshire with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and grey floor.

Magnolia Boulevard

K&L Interiors

This was a kitchen remodel which included edits to the adjoining dining room, addition of a butler’s pantry and bar. The space was taken down to the studs, new flooring was installed, new windows were added over the kitchen sink, new lighting, kitchen/pantry/bar cabinetry, countertops and custom tiled backsplash. The spaces were completed with new furniture to coordinate with the updates. Photography: Haris Kenjar

Alcove Dry Bar

Choptank Closets, LLC

Dry bar with granite counter top; unrefrigerated wine bottle storage; deep drawer for tall liquor bottle storage; beaded back splash; lighted cabinets for glass and display; hanging glass stemware storage.

Home Bars & Home Offices

Riverwoods Cabinetry

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Contemporary Bar

Legacy Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Calgary with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback and travertine floors.

Union Pier Lakehouse

Devon Grace Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Condo Light

Carroll by Design

Mid-sized industrial single-wall home bar in Nashville with no sink, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, bamboo floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Cherry Wood Kitchen

Hammond Lumber Company

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Portland Maine with no sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Pantries & Wine Bars

California Closets

Contemporary Wine Bar Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Charleston with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, timber splashback, travertine floors, beige floor, dark wood cabinets and brown splashback.

Clarke Residence - Irvine

JMC Concepts Inc.

The theme of this remodel seemed to be "a better use of space". We took the typpically underutizlizer under stair nook and Turned it into a nice little bar space, caomplete with a built in wine fridge and floating shelves. Tim Krueger

Arnold Gifford

Clancy Construction, Inc

A dry bar and wine cooler off the kitchen area.
Photo of a mid-sized single-wall home bar in Boston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Project Country Trails

ASR DESIGN STUDIO

Our mission was to completely update and transform their huge house into a cozy, welcoming and warm home of their own. “When we moved in, it was such a novelty to live in a proper house. But it still felt like the in-law’s home,” our clients told us. “Our dream was to make it feel like our home.” Our transformation skills were put to the test when we created the host-worthy kitchen space (complete with a barista bar!) that would double as the heart of their home and a place to make memories with their friends and family. We upgraded and updated their dark and uninviting family room with fresh furnishings, flooring and lighting and turned those beautiful exposed beams into a feature point of the space. The end result was a flow of modern, welcoming and authentic spaces that finally felt like home. And, yep … the invite was officially sent out! Our clients had an eclectic style rich in history, culture and a lifetime of adventures. We wanted to highlight these stories in their home and give their memorabilia places to be seen and appreciated. The at-home office was crafted to blend subtle elegance with a calming, casual atmosphere that would make it easy for our clients to enjoy spending time in the space (without it feeling like they were working!) We carefully selected a pop of color as the feature wall in the primary suite and installed a gorgeous shiplap ledge wall for our clients to display their meaningful art and memorabilia. Then, we carried the theme all the way into the ensuite to create a retreat that felt complete.

Mid-sized Home Bar Design Ideas with No Sink

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.