2nd bar area for this home. Located as part of their foyer for entertaining purposes.
Inspiration 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.

Wet bar

Neuhaus Design Architecture, P.C.

Contractor: Infinity Construction, Photographer: Allyson Lubow
Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and porcelain floors.

Reclaimed wood used for bar

Greenbrook Design Center

Build Method: Inset Base cabinets: SW Black Fox Countertop: Caesarstone Rugged Concrete Special feature: Pool Stick storage Ice maker panel Bar tower cabinets: Exterior sides – Reclaimed wood Interior: SW Black Fox with glass shelves

M1 Concourse Kitchen and Bar

California Closets of Michigan

This strong, steady design is brought to you by Designer Diane Ivezaj who partnered with M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan to ensure a functional, sleek and bold design for their spaces.

Bars

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Home, The Next Chapter

Jamie Schachtel Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, concrete benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Greenlea

Visbeen Architects

Design ideas for a small country single-wall home bar in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Mahwah Kitchen

CK Design Group

Photo of a small traditional single-wall home bar in New York with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops and mirror splashback.

Wine Bar

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

This modern Sophisticate home bar is tucked in nicely behind the sliding doors and features a Thermador wine column, and a fantastic modern backsplash tile design with a European Melamine slab wood grain door style.

Clubhouse Court

Kasper Custom Home Remodeling

This room, off of the kitchen, houses chilled wines as well as equipment and accessories for making a perfect cup of coffee. This room is a great place to start and end the day.

Bellaire

M2 Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Project 1427 Whole House Remodel 2 Story Addition Kitchen Basement Wet Bar Mpls

Castle Building & Remodeling

Taking good care of this home and taking time to customize it to their family, the owners have completed four remodel projects with Castle. The 2nd floor addition was completed in 2006, which expanded the home in back, where there was previously only a 1st floor porch. Now, after this remodel, the sunroom is open to the rest of the home and can be used in all four seasons. On the 2nd floor, the home’s footprint greatly expanded from a tight attic space into 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The kitchen remodel, which took place in 2013, reworked the floorplan in small, but dramatic ways. The doorway between the kitchen and front entry was widened and moved to allow for better flow, more countertop space, and a continuous wall for appliances to be more accessible. A more functional kitchen now offers ample workspace and cabinet storage, along with a built-in breakfast nook countertop. All new stainless steel LG and Bosch appliances were ordered from Warners’ Stellian. Another remodel in 2016 converted a closet into a wet bar allows for better hosting in the dining room. In 2018, after this family had already added a 2nd story addition, remodeled their kitchen, and converted the dining room closet into a wet bar, they decided it was time to remodel their basement. Finishing a portion of the basement to make a living room and giving the home an additional bathroom allows for the family and guests to have more personal space. With every project, solid oak woodwork has been installed, classic countertops and traditional tile selected, and glass knobs used. Where the finished basement area meets the utility room, Castle designed a barn door, so the cat will never be locked out of its litter box. The 3/4 bathroom is spacious and bright. The new shower floor features a unique pebble mosaic tile from Ceramic Tileworks. Bathroom sconces from Creative Lighting add a contemporary touch. Overall, this home is suited not only to the home’s original character; it is also suited to house the owners’ family for a lifetime. This home will be featured on the 2019 Castle Home Tour, September 28 – 29th. Showcased projects include their kitchen, wet bar, and basement. Not on tour is a second-floor addition including a master suite.

Castella

Owen Homes LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, concrete benchtops, orange splashback and concrete floors.

Redwood Kitchen Renovation

Panelform

Blue Bird Photography
Small modern single-wall wet bar in Christchurch with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kleinburg Basement Reno

Unfold Creative Studio Ltd.

Basement Kitchenette/Bar
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Beach Home

Vertex AV

85'' Sony 4K TV
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Willow Glen Transitional Full Home Remodel

Top Shelf Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall seated home bar in San Francisco with white cabinets, concrete benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Rustic Bar

k+co LIVING - Interiors by Karen B Wolf

JM Lifestyles Concrete, Nancy Coutts Metalwork, C Garibaldi Photography,
Photo of a small country single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Manshed

Paul Uhlmann Architects

Christopher Frederick Jones
Inspiration for a small country single-wall home bar in Brisbane with an integrated sink, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and flat-panel cabinets.

Transitional Home Bar

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Orlando with an integrated sink, concrete benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Single-wall Home Bar Design Ideas with Concrete Benchtops

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.