Photography: Jason Stemple
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Overlea Project

Sho and Co

This home bars sits in a large dining space. The bar and lounge seating makes this area perfect for entertaining. The moody color palate works perfectly to set the stage for a delightful evening in.

Englewood 3075

Shadow Creek Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Mequon Mid Century Modern

JFK Design-Build, LLC

2nd bar area for this home. Located as part of their foyer for entertaining purposes.
Design ideas for an expansive midcentury single-wall wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Striking & Nostalgic Home Bar

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

The perfect place to lean in for a good conversation with friends or swivel around to watch the big game on the big screen in the lounge behind you, this basement bar is a true tribute to rustic design and nostalgia. A candy dispenser, lots of exposed shelf space, and a wide, varnished wood counter gives you plenty of space to keep the treats you love handy and on display. Seating for 6-8 creates a welcoming environment, but the wine cellar nearby will have everyone up and out of their seats in no time, admiring the integrated wine barrels and old-world charm.

The Windsor

Nathan Homes LLC

Inspiration for a single-wall wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback and black benchtop.

Main Kitchen make-over, Butler Kitchen, and Home Bar Build - Irvine

Modern Creation Inc.

Completed home bar with glass shelving
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Orange County with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Game Room Wet Bar

Pierre Jean-Baptiste Interiors

We used raised panel traditional cabinets as well as a Magma Black granite countertop to assist in this lower-level game rooms aesthetic and function. A new undermount sink, brass faucet, and cabinet pulls made this space more creatively inviting. The gold and black marble backsplash ties in the golds and cherry cabinets seamlessly. We were also sure to include proper cabinet lighting for function and setting the spaces mood.

Wet Bar

BSA Construction

Built-in dark walnut wet bar with brass hardware and dark stone backsplash and dark stone countertop. White walls with dark wood built-ins. Wet bar with hammered undermount sink and polished nickel faucet.

The Kingsway Transitional

Geometra Design Ltd.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis

Archos Architecture & Design, P.A.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback and carpet.

Condominium

Lenore Weiss Studios, LLC

Tea service area sits behind granite water wall, and serves adjacent tea room. Custom marble mosaic backsplash was created from calligraphy image, and anchors illuminated display cabinets for tea pot collection. Created under the auspices of Full Circle Architects, built by Brinkmann Construction, Photography by Alise O'Brien Architectural Photography

Lapalma Leisure Center Design

User

The light wooden cladding and furniture units contrast with the striking black, double height walls of this restaurant and café of the leisure center design in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, creating an elegant interior with an industrial vibe.

Towers to a Dream

Rogers Designs Inc.

Glass tops with movement inside of the glass. All acrylic cabinet. custom L.E.D lighting throughout the Kitchen. All Servo Drive doors on wall cabinets and a lot of extra accessory hidden behind.

Sonoma Inspired - Butler's Pantry www.hryanstudio.com

H. Ryan Studio

Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Speakeasy

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

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.

Various Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom, Entertainment, Office & Laundry Projects

Cabinets BY ZePHYR

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Los Angeles with black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Pantries & Wine Bars

California Closets, San Francisco

Floor-to-Ceiling Wine Bar
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark hardwood floors, grey cabinets and black splashback.

Home Bar

HomeClick

This fantastic built-in home bar features Aristokraft cabinetry. It houses a sink, refrigerator and offers an abundant amount of storage!
Inspiration for a mid-sized single-wall wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback and porcelain floors.

Loft Living

Cheryl Chenault Interiors, Inc.

Bar Area with built in Perlick Wine Refrigerator and pull out lower liquor cabinet storage.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Single-wall Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Splashback

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.