Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and ceramic floors.

Coastal Classic Beach House

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, grey splashback, metal splashback and grey benchtop.

Presidio

C.D.G.I

This is an example of a contemporary single-wall bar cart in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, metal splashback, white floor and grey benchtop.

Hidden Falls: 11318 Spring Hollow Ct

Bentley Construction LLC

Home bar in the basement.
Design ideas for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Louisville with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, concrete floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Shipping Container Home

MC Designs and Interiors

Photo of a contemporary single-wall home bar in Calgary with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metal splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

The Cobbler's Shoes

Addison Grace Design

A custom wet bar tucked against the wall in the dining area. Elements of modern and rustic are used in order to create a moody yet welcoming feel. Floating shelves are used for displaying various items.

Killarney Hts Project

Dan Kitchens Australia

Zip Hydrotap Elite unit in black. Photos: Paul Worsley @ Live By The Sea
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, limestone floors, beige floor, brown splashback and metal splashback.

Custom Bar - After

Heights Kitchen and Bath

This is the space our client asked us to design a custom bar for entertaining. In the design we incorporated the same wood colors to compliment the kitchen and living room cabinets.

Pewaukee Lake Home

Detail Woodworks

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Stadium Home

Dream Finders Homes

Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and dark hardwood floors.

4923 Cold Harbor Drive

User

Brendon Pinola
Inspiration for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Birmingham with medium hardwood floors, no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback and metal splashback.

Oswego Basement Bard

Design First Builders

Photo of a mid-sized industrial single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, metal splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Modified Medley

Prodigy Homes Inc.

Large transitional single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Highland Park Modern Home

S. B. Long Interiors

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, white floor and white benchtop.

White Kitchen

Renaissance Partners, LLC

Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Home Bar

Bella Kitchens Llc

Inspiration for a large industrial single-wall wet bar in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, concrete floors, an undermount sink, black cabinets, grey splashback, metal splashback and grey floor.

Sports basement

D&G Construction

Full bar with custom cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steal back splash.
Inspiration for a large modern single-wall seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Soprano Basement

Prodigy Homes Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Seattle with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, carpet, grey floor and black benchtop.

California Cool- Multi-functional Bar Prep Pantry

Herbeau - Winckelmans Tiles - Line Art Vanities

Herbeau Estelle faucet in Polished Nickel in multi-purpose bar, prep/pantry area. Design by Lynn Pepe, Pepe Studios.
Large transitional single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Boca Raton Renovation

BEACHFRONT BUILDERS

Daniel Grill Images, LLC
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Single-wall Home Bar Design Ideas with Metal 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.