Bar area by downstairs living area.
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall seated home bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and limestone floors.

Norfield Court

Carte Blanche Studio

The Dining Room features a hidden wet bar tucked away behind a touch latch section of the hand-painted wallcoverings.
Small traditional single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, limestone floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Corona del Mar

Otoniel Solis Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with limestone floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and granite benchtops.

Manhattan Beach Modern Farmhouse

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Large country single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, limestone floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional house renovation

WS Design

Mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Detroit with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, limestone floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Recreational Cabin Wet Bar

Realstone Systems

Terra tiles come in three patterns of alternating honed, brushed and sandblasted stone pieces and are available in a flat or dimensional face. The color is a neutral earthy beige.

Residential

Swann's Furniture & Design

Design ideas for a large eclectic single-wall seated home bar in Austin with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, limestone floors and beige floor.

27402 Sgt Taylor Memorial

Lewis Custom Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Houston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and limestone floors.

Four Seasons San Francisco

Saint Dizier Design

The Living Room went virtually unused for years so we made two areas for entertaining and family use. This side is the cocktail gathering area with 6 swivel chairs around a leather ottoman. The bar, with up-lit shelves and backlit textured glass is flanked by operable walnut and frosted glass doors. The inset panels are also backlit and can be dimmed in the evening to create a soft glow. David O. Marlow

Briarcliff Manor, NY

JCI Construction Corp

Photo of a large arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in New York with limestone floors.

Shady Canyon

All Tile & Marble Design, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, limestone floors and beige floor.

Knights Bridge

Mansfield Custom Homes

Best use of the space under stairs? How about a beautiful brick cased wine cellar!
Large traditional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with no sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, brick splashback, limestone floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Talis Park Estate Home "Sinatra Model"

Interiors Group of SW Florida

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Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, limestone floors and beige floor.

Home Bar-stylish home bar in your home

HOUSE SORT

The best Home bar will fit your unique style in a way that speaks to you
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with an integrated sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, limestone floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Pantries & Wine Bars

California Closets, Fresno

Custom Pantry & Wine Storage with Colorful Etched Glass Accents
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback and limestone floors.

Kinneucahr Inn

Norman-Prahm architects

Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in London with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, shiplap splashback, limestone floors and beige benchtop.

Bespoke Wine Cabinets

Floren Design Ltd.

A fully bespoke wine cabinet, housing Eurocave wine storage cabinets. Built in oak with a London grey limed finish. Storage for books, games, wine glasses and of course plenty of wine bottles!

Trousdale Estates - New Construction, Zen Modern

Dana Benson Construction

Architecture by Nest Architecture Photography by Bethany Nauert
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, limestone floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Bal Harbour Residence

Laura Martzell Designs, LLC

Alain Alminana | www.aarphoto.com
Mid-sized eclectic single-wall seated home bar in Miami with granite benchtops, limestone floors and beige floor.

Killarney Hts Project

Dan Kitchens Australia

Wine drawer storage. Photos: Paul Worsley @ Live By The Sea
This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, limestone floors, beige floor, no sink, brown splashback and metal splashback.

Single-wall Home Bar Design Ideas with Limestone Floors

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.