a small bar cabinet in the Living room
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Greenwich Kitchen Cabinet Showroom - Modern Bar

Curry & Kingston Cabinetry

sleek and modern cabinetry from Bauformat, in a dark horizontal oak grain, with black glass and aluminum framed upper cabinet.
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Bridgeport with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and concrete floors.

Glass and Metal Backsplash-La Jolla CA

San Diego Bath & Tile

Josh Fischer
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Custom Design - Bar - The Ridges

Blue Heron

Private Residence
Photo of an expansive contemporary single-wall wet bar in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor, beige benchtop, a drop-in sink and solid surface benchtops.

Custom Bar Rooms

A & K Custom Cabinetry

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Springbank Hill Residence

LD&A

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Calgary with no sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Eclectic with a Mid-Century Modern Flair

You-Neek Designs

Inspiration for a small eclectic single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and cork floors.

Manchester Hills

Detailed Paint Co.

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.

Modern Winter Park

FG Schaub Custom Homes

Tiffany Findley
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orlando with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Showroom

Studio Ukiyo

Theke aus Holzdielen mit Blick auf eine Akzent-Tapete, die eine stilisierte Berglandschaft zeigt.
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Munich with dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, painted wood floors, brown floor, black benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

Carolyn, Beverly Hills

Milano Granite

Linda Kasian Photography
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback and light hardwood floors.

17th Street

TARA BAKER

Harry Williams
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

River Cove Residence

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

white oak coffee station built-in cabinet
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Contemporary Sapele

Jensen Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Meadowbrook Farm - The Waterford Model

Van Metre Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Home Bar

Donna Guyler Design

Home Bar, Cabinetry and Joinery design by Donna Guyler Design
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian single-wall home bar in Gold Coast - Tweed with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback and vinyl floors.

Westphal Drive Project

Dream Kitchens

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Sanabria loop at Bonita Lakes Remodel

O'Neil Industries Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble floors and beige floor.

The Herringbone House

Tweak Your Space

This project earned its name 'The Herringbone House' because of the reclaimed wood accents styled in the Herringbone pattern. This project was focused heavily on pattern and texture. The wife described her style as "beachy buddha" and the husband loved industrial pieces. We married the two styles together and used wood accents and texture to tie them seamlessly. You'll notice the living room features an amazing view of the water and this design concept plays perfectly into that zen vibe. We removed the tile and replaced it with beautiful hardwood floors to balance the rooms and avoid distraction. The owners of this home love Cuban art and funky pieces, so we constructed these built-ins to showcase their amazing collection.

Alameda House - Palm Springs

A Plus Cabinets, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops and carpet.

Single-wall Home Bar Design Ideas with Solid Surface 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.