Photo of a small industrial single-wall home bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Ardmore Mediterranean Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, orange floor and beige benchtop.

Transitional Rustic Elegant

Laura Medicus Interiors

This is a lovely, 2 story home in Littleton, Colorado. It backs up to the High Line Canal and has truly stunning mountain views. When our clients purchased the home it was stuck in a 1980's time warp and didn't quite function for the family of 5. They hired us to to assist with a complete remodel. We took out walls, moved windows, added built-ins and cabinetry and worked with the clients more rustic, transitional taste. Check back for photos of the clients kitchen renovation! Photographs by Sara Yoder. Photo styling by Kristy Oatman. FEATURED IN: Colorado Homes & Lifestyles: A Divine Mix from the Kitchen Issue Colorado Nest - The Living Room Colorado Nest - The Bar

Our Work

Panama Properties

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Contemporary Loft

Grand Homes & Renovations

Where contemporary and industrial marry into the perfect downtown loft. This remodel, done by Grand Homes & Renovations, features a wet bar, all new flooring without, floating vanity in the bathroom, open concept living room and kitchen, beautiful flat panel cabinets, and a large kitchen island.

Rawlins Remodel- 2016

Key Residential

LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Dallas with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Charming Retreat

H.J. Martin and Son

With a beautiful light taupe color pallet, this shabby chic retreat combines beautiful natural stone and rustic barn board wood to create a farmhouse like abode. High ceilings, open floor plans and unique design touches all work together in creating this stunning retreat.

Finished Basement in St. Paul

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

We love finishing basements and this one was no exception. Creating a new family friendly space from dark and dingy is always so rewarding. Tschida Construction facilitated the construction end and we made sure even though it was a small space, we had some big style. The slat stairwell feature males the space feel more open and spacious and the artisan tile in a basketweave pattern elevates the space. Installing luxury vinyl plank on the floor in a warm brown undertone and light wall color also makes the space feel less basement and a more open and airy.

DS Chicago to Birmingham

Amy Storm & Company

Joe Kwon Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Rowayton Transitional Beach House - Bar

Karen Berkemeyer Home

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, limestone splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Long Grove Kitchen Remodel

OHi - Our Home Improvement

This Chicago suburb kitchen remodel is complete with white cabinets, white quartz, dark hardwood floors, crown moulding, subway tile backsplash, and brushed nickel hardware.

Midcentury Modern Whole Home Renovation

White Label Homes

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Homecrest Cabinetry

Cantebury Kitchens

Showplace Wood Cabinets, Showplace Wood Products Cabinetry, White Cabinets
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

AZZA Scottsdale - Bar

Regency Custom Homes

This 8200 square foot home is a unique blend of modern, fanciful, and timeless. The original 4200 sqft home on this property, built by the father of the current owners in the 1980s, was demolished to make room for this full basement multi-generational home. To preserve memories of growing up in this home we salvaged many items and incorporated them in fun ways.

Streyffeler

Crosby Creations Drafting & Design Services, LLC

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Charleston with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Malibu project

Polaris Development & Construction, Inc.

Photo of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, quartzite benchtops and white floor.

Installations

Michigan Chandelier Company

Small traditional single-wall wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Summit Home Renovation

Clawson Architects, LLC

A Clawson Architects Clawson Cabinets Collaboration--Breeze by Woodharbor for Clawson Cabinets in Hale Navy Blue were used to create this custom bar. The same great quality, 100 year warrantee and finish at a more attainable price point. Custom panels for integrated undercounter ice maker and undercounter beverage refrigerator. Lights by Circa Lighting, Smoke mirror, steel piping with glass shelves were designed by Clawson Architects for this project. Clawson Architects also added the new New sliding doors to the patio creating a more gracious flow for indoor outdoor party flow.

The Curved Stair

BKD Interiors

This beautiful bar was created by opening the closet space underneath the curved staircase. To emphasize that this bar is part of the staircase, we added wallpaper lining to the bottom of each step. The curved and round cabinets follow the lines of the room. The metal wallpaper, metallic tile, and dark wood create a dramatic masculine look that is enhanced by a custom light fixture and lighted niche that add both charm and drama.

Happy Hour

Lisa & Leroy

No bar is complete without a prep sink, ice maker, and beverage center. Everything you need to shake up a martini at five o'clock.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Single-wall Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartzite 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.