Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Riverfront loft

Farr Interiors LLC

Custom built in rustic bar! a mix of slate, fusion granite, oil rubbed oversized hardware and textured glass panels makes for a an interesting family bar!

Wet Bar

Fairview Custom Homes

Aperture Vision Photography
Mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, black cabinets, green splashback, slate floors, slate splashback, brown benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Mountain Retreat in Mtn. Aire

Ashley's Kitchen & Bath Design Studio

Design ideas for a small country single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, light hardwood floors, slate splashback and beige floor.

West Lake Gem

Heller Construction, Inc.

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, slate splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Outdoor Man Cave

Calista Kitchen & Bath

The kitchen may be for the wife but this outdoor bar is definitely for the husband. All selections for this project were made by the husband to give him his ultimate Outdoor Man Cave. Equipped with plenty of cold beer in the fridge and a TV for Sunday Night Football, this space is a mini Florida Escape.

Vaulx Ln Bungalow

Gill Design Co.

Custom joinery and a live-edge top elevate the home bar to a statement piece. Stacked slate tile lines the back wall.
Small arts and crafts single-wall home bar in Nashville with wood benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

West Alamo Residence #2

Barry & Wynn Architects, Inc.

A compact bar with beer tap carries slate tile up walls and over the ceiling. A curved, sloping slate base supports the granite top. Views to nook and kitchen beyond.

Sleepy Hollow Remodel

Brovelli Architecture + Construction

A home bar adjacent to the kitchen, dining and living room makes entertaining a breeze. A dedicated dishwasher for bar glasses protects delicate glassware.

Bar Area in Hearth Room

Good Construction Inc

This bar nook between the hearth room and kitchen is perfect for entertaining.
Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Little Rock with light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, slate splashback, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Home Bar, Billiards Table

Fava Design Group

Rustic yet Art Deco inspired pool room with wood bar.
Mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Baltimore with brown floor, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, slate splashback and grey benchtop.

Fairway Lane

Hy-Tec Construction Inc

Single-wall Home Bar Design Ideas with Slate 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.