This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Detroit with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Naval Square, Philadelphia

Ferrarini & Co. Kitchens & Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Pocketing Window System

Fenessco Doors and Windows

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Butler's Pantry

Laurie Trinch Interiors

Laurie Trinch Interiors
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Fossil Lane Project- Kitchen, Wine Library & Baths

Haven Design and Construction

The sophisticated wine library adjacent to the kitchen provides a cozy spot for friends and family to gather to share a glass of wine or to catch up on a good book. The striking dark blue cabinets showcase both open and closed storage cabinets and also a tall wine refrigerator that stores over 150 bottles of wine. The quartz countertop provides a durable bar top for entertaining, while built in electrical outlets provide the perfect spot to plug in a blender. Comfortable swivel chairs and a small marble cocktail table creates an intimate seating arrangement for visiting with guests or for unwinding with a good book. The 11' ceiling height and the large picture window add a bit of drama to the space, while an elegant sisal rug keeps the room from being too formal.

Sunny Scalene Midcentury Kitchen Backsplash

Fireclay Tile

This adorable kitchenette underwent a cheerful transformation thanks to our handmade tile. With crisscrossing grout lines that create elongated diamond shapes, Scalene Triangle Tile in sunny yellow Daffodil matches this midcentury home’s energy beautifully. DESIGN Emily Wilska PHOTOS Emily Wilska INSTALLER Precision Flooring TILE SHOWN Daffodil Scalene Triangle

Alluring Basement on Armitage

Dan Wangler: Design • Build • Renew

Basement bar cabinets (full overlay) by Mouser Cabinetry in Seaglass. Countertop by Vicostone in Luna Plena. Tx2 Ceramic Wall Tile in Snow with Mapei grout in Avalanche. Hardware by Top Knobs. Open shelves include under cabinet lighting.

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Modern Prairie

Duke Homes, Inc.

The wine bar features floating shelves for the display of bottles and wine glasses.
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Indianapolis with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

City Park Denver Square

Laura Medicus Interiors

This is a 1906 Denver Square next to our city’s beautiful City Park! This was a sizable remodel that expanded the size of the home on two stories.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, porcelain splashback and white benchtop.

Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars - Wet Bars

The Cleary Company

Custom built cabinetry painted light gray. Brick accent to match adjacent fireplace. Shiplap backsplash to match ceiling. Cambria quartz countertops.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Columbus with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Overland Park Basement Finish

Renovations by Starr Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Kansas City with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and brown benchtop.

Woodland Renovation

Deborah Leamann

This bar is part of the Family room. It has custom glass shelves, custom-designed, and fabricated stone counter. There are 2 Subzero fridges to keep beverages cold. It is wonderful to have an entertaining area.

Modern San Diego History

Marrokal Design & Remodeling

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Modern Craftsman Custom Home Wet Bar

Paradigm Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Hidden Lake

Amy Storm & Company

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchens

Brickhouse Construction, LLC

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Monticello, IN. BaileyTown Select. Open Concept Maple Kitchen

Bailey's Cabinets

Cabinet Brand: BaileyTown Select Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Limestone Door Style: Jamestown Counter tops: Quartz, Eased edge, Bella Carerra color

Bars and Entertainment

Blu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, no sink, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Seattle Mid-Century Modern

ONE DAY DESIGN

Mid-Century Modern bar cabinet
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall bar cart in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Knoll - Modern Farmhouse Sitting Room

In the Deets

With an elegant bar on one side and a cozy fireplace on the other, this sitting room is sure to keep guests happy and entertained. Custom cabinetry and mantel, Neolith counter top and fireplace surround, and shiplap accents finish this room.

Mid-sized Single-wall Home Bar Design Ideas

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.