This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

White Bear - Lakeside Luxury New Home

Michels Homes

Builder: Michels Homes Interior Design: Talla Skogmo Interior Design Cabinetry Design: Megan at Michels Homes Photography: Scott Amundson Photography
Photo of a small beach style single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, carpet, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Custom Bar Design

Natalie Fuglestveit Interior Design

Custom Basement Bar Design by Natalie Fuglestveit Interior Design, Calgary & Kelowna Interior Design Firm. Featuring Caesarstone Raw Concrete quartz countertops, symmetrical bar design, ebony oak custom millwork, antique glass backed open shelves, wine fridges, and bar sink. Photo Credit: Lindsay Nichols Photography. Contractor: Triangle Enterprises Ltd.

Nestled into West End

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Golden Hour Garden

Herlong Architects

Design ideas for a small beach style single-wall wet bar in Charleston with light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hillside

Tosti Design

Photo of a small midcentury galley wet bar in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, red splashback, marble splashback, travertine floors, white floor and an undermount sink.

Home Bar

Spacecrafting / Architectural Photography

Builder: Detail Design + Build - Architectural Designer: Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd. - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a small transitional galley wet bar in Minneapolis with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and light hardwood floors.

SUNBURY | Gainey's Home Renovation

Phase One Design

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Apartment with a Mid-Century Modern Flair

G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.

A kitchenette in this studio apartment features a compact fridge, microwave, gas stove, sink, floating shelving and beautiful custom cabinetry by Symmetry Closets.

Transitional Home Bar

Photo of a small transitional home bar in Calgary with porcelain floors.

Norfield Court

Carte Blanche Studio

The Dining Room features a hidden wet bar tucked away behind a touch latch section of the hand-painted wallcoverings.
Small traditional single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, limestone floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Deer Valley

DFS Construction Inc.

This is an example of a small country single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, marble splashback, carpet, white benchtop and white splashback.

Wellesley Residence 2

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee Photography
Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Painted Brick and Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse

Wyrick Residential Design

Photo of a small country single-wall home bar in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Upper East side apartment

B Interior

Photo of a small contemporary home bar in New York.

Manhattan Blues

RemodelUp, Inc.

Wet bar with Perlick Beer Dispenser and U-line beverage. Brizo faucet and Caesarstone counter top
Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, red floor and white benchtop.

Flamingo Groves Residence Renovation

RAW Design & Consulting /RAW Architecture + Design

Modernization and Renovations to existing 7,200 Square Foot Home in Davie, FL.
This is an example of a small modern single-wall home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and grey benchtop.

Cardiff Custom Home

ProPacific Builders, Inc.

Photo of a small beach style home bar in San Diego with light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Bold and Blue - Casella Remodel

Raashi Design

Small contemporary home bar in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops and white benchtop.

Contemporary kitchen

Partners 4, Design

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, concrete 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.