Large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, carpet, an undermount sink and recessed-panel cabinets.

Bunge

Edward A. Anderson Company

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Airplane Inspired Bar Room

Cory Mohr Design

Inspiration for a large modern single-wall seated home bar in St Louis with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Studio à Bordeaux

Thomas Pannetier

Thomas Pannetier Photography pour le Studio Polka - Architecte d'intérieur
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Bordeaux with stainless steel benchtops.

Spanish Mission Hex and Star Floor

Clay Squared to Infinity

Grand spaces deserve a grand look. Handmade tile offers a rich color palette as well as multiple patterns to choose from. Here the stars and hex march across the space adding interest through the thoughtful choice of colors. Photographer: Kory Kevin, Interior Designer: Martha Dayton Design, Architect: Rehkamp Larson Architects, Tiler: Reuter Quality Tile

Modern Chalet wet bar in the dining room

K. N. Crowder

Who doesn't want a tuck away wet bar at their chalet getaway? The pocket doors allows for us to save 9 square feet versus traditional swing doors. This tucked away wet bar features high-end Crowderframe for optimal door movement. -President Peter Crowder’s Home, Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec Pocket Door Kit: Type C Crowderframe

Beautiful Live/Work Office Space

Nazem + Rose Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, an undermount sink, stainless steel benchtops, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Hazel- Corona del Mar

Marston Builders

Transitional single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Ritz Carleton Residence Manhattan

Caryn Bortniker Design

Caryn Bortniker
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Kelly Plantation Man Cave

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This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

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.

Barra de bar

ESTUDIO ONIKOT

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Barcelona with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Woodnotes Collection - 2017

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Woodnotes 2017 Collection. Cut Stripe rug in Black-Stone. Available through Linea, Inc. in Los Angeles.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall seated home bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood floors.

Ritz Tower Pied-a-terre

David Estreich Architects

A sleek bar is tucked into a niche in the entry foyer. Lacquered wood cabinets with a wine refrigerator. The niche is lined with open shelving for glassware.

Tribeca Apartment

LSM Interior Design

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall home bar in New York with stainless steel benchtops.

Past Clients

The Experts

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Manhattan Penthouse

DW Design Workshop

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, green splashback and grey benchtop.

High Fashion Penthouse

Kalu Interiors

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Private Residence

Peridot Designs

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Airplane Inspired Bar Room

Cory Mohr Design

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts single-wall seated home bar in Tampa with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.