This wet bar used to be a coat closet! We emptied the closet, removed the door, continued the hall floor tile and created a space for the homeowners to play bar tender! Hammered copper bar sink, copper bar faucet, soapstone countertops, vintage chandelier, under-cabinet lighting, ice maker.

2015 Parade of Homes

ArtisanCrete of Tyler

Craig Blackmon Photo
Photo of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops and green splashback.

Coastal Lake Family Getaway

Artistic Cabinetry LLC

A simple bar sits right off the family room. Perfect for hopping in from the lake or deck to mix up a quick cocktail. Textured laminate cabinetry and quartz countertops match the kitchen cabinetry.

Grasswood Acreage

Vereco Smart Green Homes Ltd

Basement wet bar
Photo of a small country wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Lakeside Cottage in Leelanau County

Maple Hill Builders, LLC

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Under the Floating Beam

Showcase Kitchens

Adjoining butler’s pantry includes a Dolomite Chevron patterned backsplash with custom colored dark gray cabinetry and features a Sub Zero wine cooler. Photo by Creepwalk Media

Kitchen & Bathroom Expansion - Westfield, NJ

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

The newly created dry bar sits in the previous kitchen space, which connects the original formal dining room with the addition that is home to the new kitchen. A great spot for entertaining.

Entertainment Centers & Built-in Niches

Pacific Coast Custom Design

Custom wine storage & display cabinet. Beautiful 2-tone antique finish.
This is an example of a small traditional home bar in Orange County with travertine floors.

Outdoor Bar and Grill

DeGoey Designs

Small contemporary seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brick floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Organic Cottage Micro Brewery Flooring

Granicrete Minnesota

A beer lover's delight - your own micro-brewery! This lower level micro-brewery is all about fun and easy maintenance. You'll never have to worry about spills on this sealed Granicrete concrete floor. With no staining, this floor has the feel of being cut out of real stone. The totally custom floor is all hand-crafted and colored in Stonehenge and taupes. And because Granicrete in NSF certified, it's ideal for the delicate, clean environment a micro-brewery requires.

Progress Ridge Home Bar

Curren Creative Interiors LLC

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, laminate floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Coffee Bar at Irving Park

123 Remodeling Inc.

123 Remodeling redesigned the space of an unused built-in desk to create a custom coffee bar corner. Wanting some differentiation from the kitchen, we brought in some color with Ultracraft cabinets in Moon Bay finish from Studio41 and wood tone shelving above. The white princess dolomite stone was sourced from MGSI and the intention was to create a seamless look running from the counter up the wall to accentuate the height. We finished with a modern Franke sink, and a detailed Kohler faucet to match the sleekness of the Italian-made coffee machine.

Form Marries Function

Ashley Campbell Interior Design

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, engineered quartz splashback and white benchtop.

Evanston Traditional Kitchen Remodel

Constructure Remodeling LLC

Small traditional single-wall home bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Built in Humidor Behind Glass Door Cabinet

Denise Quade Design

This guest bedroom transform into a family room and a murphy bed is lowered with guests need a place to sleep. Built in cherry cabinets and cherry paneling is around the entire room. The glass cabinet houses a humidor for cigar storage. Two floating shelves offer a spot for display and stacked stone is behind them to add texture. A TV was built in to the cabinets so it is the ultimate relaxing zone. A murphy bed folds down when an extra bed is needed.

Contemporary Home Bar

Design ideas for a small contemporary home bar in Cleveland.

At-Home Bar

Creation Cabinetry

Andrew Long
Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback and light hardwood floors.

Espresso Basement Bar Ofallon MO

Pro Basement Inc.

Larry Otte
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops and porcelain floors.

Transitional Bozeman New Construction

Montana Tile & Stone

Rab Photography
Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Industrial Loft Style Unfitted Kitchen

YesterTec Design Company

This industrial loft features a few YesterTec unfitted Workstations that include a full range with two hidden ovens and the island sink workstation that has a storage piece on top to hide the mess from the dining area. The corner cupboard is a huge desk/pantry and the blond maple piece hides a complete laundry.

Small Home Bar Design Ideas

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.