VanAken Renovation - Hardwood, Cabinetry, Quartz, Tile & LVP

Small yet convenient, this simple basement wet bar is the hub of this lower level walkout, featuring waterproof vinyl plank floors that lead to a walk-out deck with stunning mountain views.

Greenside Kitchen & Bar

Delphinium Design

GC: Ekren Construction Photography: Tiffany Ringwald
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Charlotte with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Tidewater Model in The Hammock at Nocatee

Glenn Layton Homes

Glenn Layton Homes, LLC, "Building Your Coastal Lifestyle" Jeff Westcott Photography
Small beach style l-shaped home bar in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback and light hardwood floors.

The Soho Loft

Jennifer Connell Design

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall bar cart in New York with no sink, open cabinets, black cabinets and glass benchtops.

BDI Furniture

Reference Media Inc

Small contemporary single-wall bar cart in Seattle with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble floors and white floor.

Back Bay

Blackband Design

Built-in Bar
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Orange County with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback and light hardwood floors.

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.

Tiki Container Bar

KO Creatives Certified Interior Decorator

Outdoor Tiki Bar Shipping Container Conversion
Photo of a small tropical l-shaped seated home bar in Boston with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, painted wood floors and black floor.

Stadelberger

Robert Kramer AKBD

The homeowner has a time share in Hawaii and wanted to bring some of his tropical time into his home with this Tiki bar. An old hutch was re-purposed for the back bar. New plumbing was run for the back bar sink and the slab was dug up to run electric to the front bar. The carved tiki's we found carved by an artist from Florida that sells them at a local fruit stand. The stools were purchased by the homeowner. Produced by Cipriani Remodeling Solutions - Woodbury, NJ Photo by Robert Kramer

Copper sinks and counters

The Metal Peddler

Copper bar top by The Metal Peddler
Inspiration for a small home bar in Philadelphia with copper benchtops.

Bar & Media Room Design

Decorbuddi

Playful bar and media room design. Eclectic design to transform this living room in a family home. Contemporary and luxurious interior design achieved on a budget. Blue bar and blue media room with metallic touches. Interior design for well being. Creating a healthy home to suit the individual style of the owners. https://decorbuddi.com/bar-media-room-in-family-home/

Island style Pool bar + Powder room

CT Design

A pool side bar was given a colourful lift with a deep green wall paint colour and a vibrant tropical wallpaper. A gas strut window opens up to the pool deck. French bistro barstools keep to the Island style theme.

Au Courant

Noble Ridge Construction, Inc.

The third floor of this home is the part zone! The wet bar is conveniently located next to the access to the rooftop deck. The mix of indoor and outdoor lounge space, allows this area to be used for year-round entertainment.

Gallery

Associated Construction Santa Barbara

Inspiration for a small tropical single-wall seated home bar in Santa Barbara with wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors and grey floor.

Extended Kitchen Workspaces

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

A little added extension of the kitchen.
Small scandinavian l-shaped wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Interior Decorating

Phases + Design

Small home bars can be a statement piece! White painted with black glazing custom cabinets separate the design from the dark-wood kitchen. Wood block countertop against the black matte petite subway tile continues the Scandinavian design style. Black painted plumbing pipe and custom floating shelf that matches cabinets completes the look of this small dry bar.

Cigar Room with Wood Paneling and Cherry Cabinets and A Murphy Bed

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.

HOME IN WAYZATA

MJ's Contract Appliance Inc

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, marble floors and grey floor.

Remodeling Idea: Wet Bar

John Rogers Renovations

An elegant wet bar in a small space.
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Simple Bar on a Convex Curved Wall

katedesign Ltd

Finished project with the bar looking very elegant. Such a simple way of creating an impression
Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Berkshire with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

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.