This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Miami with mirror splashback, no sink, open cabinets, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Luxury, open-plan living in West London

Chalk Kitchens

Tailored Living
Photo of a contemporary single-wall wet bar in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

Coastal House

Santamaria Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style single-wall home bar in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, white benchtop, subway tile splashback and black cabinets.

Simply Modern

JEI Design

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Forest Hills Transitional

M.S. Vicas Interiors

Large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, beige floor, grey benchtop and granite benchtops.

Twin Peaks Escape Pad

Knock Architecture and Design

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with concrete floors, grey floor, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, brown splashback and timber splashback.

Irvine VII

27 Diamonds Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey benchtop, no sink, brown splashback and beige floor.

Contemporary Home Bar

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Belfast with white cabinets and grey splashback.

Casa Baretto Cremorne Point

Adriano Pupilli Architects

Simon Whitbread
Photo of a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and white benchtop.

Simple In Design

Design First Interiors

Kevin Belanger
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Ottawa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, black splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Minimalist Spaces 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.