1950's mid-century modern beach house built by architect Richard Leitch in Carpinteria, California. Leitch built two one-story adjacent homes on the property which made for the perfect space to share seaside with family. In 2016, Emily restored the homes with a goal of melding past and present. Emily kept the beloved simple mid-century atmosphere while enhancing it with interiors that were beachy and fun yet durable and practical. The project also required complete re-landscaping by adding a variety of beautiful grasses and drought tolerant plants, extensive decking, fire pits, and repaving the driveway with cement and brick.

Basement Walk-up Bar with stone wall accent, wine rack and hard wood floors. ©Finished Basement Company
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Tucked into a corner of the living room is a glamourous black, grey and gold home bar with two wine refrigerators and an undermount bar sink.
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

This is an example of a country single-wall wet bar in Denver with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

An alcove becomes a moody bar scene drenched in a deep rich black paint, black stone countertops, accented with warm wood floating shelves and copper antique mesh. Under shelf lighting illuminates the display area on the shelves and extra bottles are stored neatly in the custom diagonal open shelving rack to the side of the wine fridge.

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, slate floors, black floor and black benchtop.

The Ginesi Speakeasy is the ideal at-home entertaining space. A two-story extension right off this home's kitchen creates a warm and inviting space for family gatherings and friendly late nights.

Kitchen Bar
Photo of a transitional single-wall home bar in New York with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

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Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, mirror splashback, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, dark hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Jarrett Design is grateful for repeat clients, especially when they have impeccable taste. In this case, we started with their guest bath. An antique-inspired, hand-pegged vanity from our Nest collection, in hand-planed quarter-sawn cherry with metal capped feet, sets the tone. Calcutta Gold marble warms the room while being complimented by a white marble top and traditional backsplash. Polished nickel fixtures, lighting, and hardware selected by the client add elegance. A special bathroom for special guests. Next on the list were the laundry area, bar and fireplace. The laundry area greets those who enter through the casual back foyer of the home. It also backs up to the kitchen and breakfast nook. The clients wanted this area to be as beautiful as the other areas of the home and the visible washer and dryer were detracting from their vision. They also were hoping to allow this area to serve double duty as a buffet when they were entertaining. So, the decision was made to hide the washer and dryer with pocket doors. The new cabinetry had to match the existing wall cabinets in style and finish, which is no small task. Our Nest artist came to the rescue. A five-piece soapstone sink and distressed counter top complete the space with a nod to the past. Our clients wished to add a beverage refrigerator to the existing bar. The wall cabinets were kept in place again. Inspired by a beloved antique corner cupboard also in this sitting room, we decided to use stained cabinetry for the base and refrigerator panel. Soapstone was used for the top and new fireplace surround, bringing continuity from the nearby back foyer. Last, but definitely not least, the kitchen, banquette and powder room were addressed. The clients removed a glass door in lieu of a wide window to create a cozy breakfast nook featuring a Nest banquette base and table. Brackets for the bench were designed in keeping with the traditional details of the home. A handy drawer was incorporated. The double vase pedestal table with breadboard ends seats six comfortably. The powder room was updated with another antique reproduction vanity and beautiful vessel sink. While the kitchen was beautifully done, it was showing its age and functional improvements were desired. This room, like the laundry room, was a project that included existing cabinetry mixed with matching new cabinetry. Precision was necessary. For better function and flow, the cooking surface was relocated from the island to the side wall. Instead of a cooktop with separate wall ovens, the clients opted for a pro style range. These design changes not only make prepping and cooking in the space much more enjoyable, but also allow for a wood hood flanked by bracketed glass cabinets to act a gorgeous focal point. Other changes included removing a small desk in lieu of a dresser style counter height base cabinet. This provided improved counter space and storage. The new island gave better storage, uninterrupted counter space and a perch for the cook or company. Calacatta Gold quartz tops are complimented by a natural limestone floor. A classic apron sink and faucet along with thoughtful cabinetry details are the icing on the cake. Don’t miss the clients’ fabulous collection of serving and display pieces! We told you they have impeccable taste!

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Design ideas for a large beach style single-wall home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Milwaukee with no sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

This is an example of a traditional single-wall wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

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This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

As you enter the home, past the spunky powder bath you are greeted by this chic mini-bar.
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Houston with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Wet bar with copper undermount sink and soapstone countertop.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, ceramic floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

In a nook off the dining room KHJ Designs took advantage of the space to create a custom bar with walnut live edge shelves and a leathered granite counter.