Design ideas for a country single-wall home bar in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Ocean Front Estate

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Recycled stainless french bistro cabinetry for a guest house mini kitchen
Photo of a small eclectic single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with a drop-in sink, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and distressed cabinets.

Custom Curved Bar Cabinet with Mesh Panels

Amuneal Manufacturing Corp.

Amuneal made this Custom Curved Bar Cabinet with integral refrigerator and ice maker for a stunning Philadelphia Residence overlooking the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The piece makes a bold statement in the space, featuring a blackened stainless steel body + top, bronze wire mesh panels, and a stainless steel welded sink, in addition to a warm brass base trim and dimmable undercabinet LED lighting that shines down on the glassware below.

Modern Condo

K Squared Builders - Dale Kramer

Note - a larger refrigerator was ordered to fill the space better.
Small contemporary single-wall home bar in DC Metro with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and carpet.

Kelly Plantation Man Cave

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Photo of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, stainless steel benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Automation, Networking & IT

SAV Digital Environments

Audrey Hall Photography
Design ideas for a small country single-wall seated home bar in Other with stainless steel benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Spanish Mission Hex and Star Floor

Clay Squared to Infinity

This Star and Hex pattern livens up any room, making a basic wet bar into everyone's new favorite space. The soft matte finish and the 100+ year lifespan of these tiles provide a timeless addition to any home. Photographer: Kory Kevin, Interior Designer: Martha Dayton Design, Architect: Rehkamp Larson Architects, Tiler: Reuter Quality Tile

Bar Area

Top Notch Woodworking and Construction, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, concrete floors and grey floor.

Twin Peaks Escape Pad

Knock Architecture and Design

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with concrete floors, grey floor, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, brown splashback and timber splashback.

Objectivity

Soucie Horner, Ltd.

An outstanding collection of Art Deco furnishings, lighting, artwork, and accessories imbues this full-floor, Lake Shore Drive condominium with uncommon presence. Tailored in style and masculine in hue, it cocoons even as it welcomes light and views. Macassar ebony millwork and travertine floors evince its luxurious architectural side; sumptuous materials including silk velvet, cashmere, and shagreen articulate exquisite decorative elegance – as do pashmina draperies and parchment-covered walls. Also climbing walls: poetry, in this case written by the owner’s son and artistically hand-lettered by a local artisan. Layered in the extreme and collected over time, interiors exemplify the owner’s vocation as a jewelry designer, avocation as a world traveler, and passion for detail in measures both large and small. Embellished by a wide-ranging collection of sophisticated artworks – think everything from vintage New Yorker covers to a graphic Lichtenstein – it is a testament to the decorative power of self-assurance. Photo: Werner Straube

Bar

Ania Stempi

Another lamp by Karl Barry.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with dark hardwood floors, black floor, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Naperville Custom Home

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Marina Storm: Picture Perfect House
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Chicago with grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and slate floors.

Beach Home Remodel- Wet Bar

David Pool Architecture pllc

photo by William Wright photography www@envision-architecture.biz
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Custom Modern Farmhouse

Conklin Architecture

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel benchtops.

Ross Peak Residence

Brandner Design

The Ross Peak Wet Bar is an extension of the Ross Peak Kitchen, continuing the walnut cabinetry, while adding unique elements. The elongated hexagonal etched mirror provides a sophistication, with integrated lighting to add a warm illumination to the wet bar. The custom shelving is made of perforated stainless steel and is trimmed in brass, with added details including a wine rack and wine glass storage. The Bar countertop and cabinet lining is made of brass, finished in Teton Brass. Cabinets are made in a grain-matched walnut veneer with stainless steel recessed shadow pulls. Custom pocket door reveals a built-in coffee maker. Cabinetry also features a built-in wine fridge, trash pullout, and lift away upper doors for plenty of storage.

Bogart 2

Studio Design Elements

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

East Bluff

Anne Michaelsen Design

Ryan Garvin
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Living

Veranda Designer Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

Lake House

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Beautiful home bar with custom wine rack.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kelly Plantation Man Cave

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Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Single-wall Home Bar Design Ideas with Stainless Steel 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.