Inspiration for a beach style single-wall home bar in Orange County with no sink, louvered cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors, white benchtop and stone slab splashback.

King of the Hill in East Manhattan Beach

Design + Build by Lazar

Mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with dark hardwood floors, black floor, no sink, louvered cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback and black benchtop.

Astell Street

HUX London

The natural oak finish combined with the matte black handles create a fresh and contemporary finish on this bar. Antique mirror back panels adds a twist of timeless design to the piece as well. The natural oak is continued through out the house seamlessly linking each room and creating a natural flow. Modern wall paneling has also been used in the master and children’s bedroom to add extra depth to the design. Whilst back lite shelving in the master en-suite creates a more elegant and relaxing finish to the space. Interior design by Margie Rose.

Casey Key Cottage

Kathleen McGovern Studio of Interior Design

Photo of a small beach style single-wall home bar in Detroit with no sink, louvered cabinets, beige cabinets and beige floor.

Custom Wet Bar

D&G Construction

This D&G custom wet bar includes a full-size wine fridge, custom-built cabinets that were stained by hand, a glass backsplash and hammered cooper sink.

The Right White, in Steveston

Troico

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Vancouver with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, laminate benchtops and white splashback.

Modern Silverlake Lake Home

SHAPESIDE

This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen

Buffalo Builders Santa Fe, LLC

BUFFALO BUILDERS Santa Fe, LLC Photos by: Louise Lodigensky
Photo of a single-wall wet bar with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, black floor and black benchtop.

Meuble bureau

Marielle Tesson Agence 5070

Détail du meuble multi-fonctions
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Other with louvered cabinets and white cabinets.

Dave Estate: Custom Luxury Build & Decor

Interiors by Ria

Experience the epitome of simplicity and style with our minimalist home bar. A sleek floating shelf serves as the centerpiece, elegantly displaying your favorite spirits and glassware. Backlights illuminate the space, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. Whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening, this simple yet sophisticated home bar provides the perfect setting for crafting memorable moments and indulging in your favorite libations.

Custom Wet Bar

D&G Construction

This D&G custom wet bar includes a full-size wine fridge, custom-built cabinets that were stained by hand, a glass backsplash and hammered cooper sink.

Meuble bureau

Marielle Tesson Agence 5070

Vue sur la salle à manger et le meuble multi-fonctions
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Other with louvered cabinets and white cabinets.

The Right White, in Steveston

Troico

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Vancouver with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and white splashback.

Single-wall Home Bar Design Ideas with Louvered Cabinets

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.