Photography by Meredith Heuer
Small transitional l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

"O.A.R" Contemporary

Brownhouse Design, Los Altos, CA

Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Smith Kitchen and Baths

Poulin Design Center

Poulin Design Center
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Home Bar

Vulkan Architects

Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, brown floor, brown benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Beach Style Remodel

SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.

Inspiration for a small transitional galley wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Cozy bar with leaded glass column cabinetry

Orren Pickell Building Group

This French country, new construction home features a circular first-floor layout that connects from great room to kitchen and breakfast room, then on to the dining room via a small area that turned out to be ideal for a fully functional bar. Directly off the kitchen and leading to the dining room, this space is perfectly located for making and serving cocktails whenever the family entertains. In order to make the space feel as open and welcoming as possible while connecting it visually with the kitchen, glass cabinet doors and custom-designed, leaded-glass column cabinetry and millwork archway help the spaces flow together and bring in. The space is small and tight, so it was critical to make it feel larger and more open. Leaded-glass cabinetry throughout provided the airy feel we were looking for, while showing off sparkling glassware and serving pieces. In addition, finding space for a sink and under-counter refrigerator was challenging, but every wished-for element made it into the final plan. Photo by Mike Kaskel

Villanova Traditional Kitchen

Stimmel Consulting Group

Photo of a small traditional single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Kitchern-American Traditional

Metro Contractors & Potter Co design

Photo of a small traditional u-shaped wet bar in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets and granite benchtops.

Tidy Space for a Good Time

Midland Cabinet Company

It may be petite, but this cozy space offers up a fully functioning bar, with refrigerator, storage and faucets tucked into recessed cubbyholes. Photo by Rusty Reniers

House -- 30th Street North

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Compact lower level wet bar featuring under counter wine refrigerator, glass display cabinets, under mount sink and quartz counter tops.
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops and grey benchtop.

Greenwich Village Apartment Combination - Wet Bar

Ben Herzog

Design ideas for a small transitional galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Basement Bar

Slate Design & Remodel

This is an example of a small industrial u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Dittmar

Brush Arbor Home Construction

Photo of a small country single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Farm Pond - Sherborn, MA

Betsy Bassett Interiors

Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped wet bar with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, marble floors, white floor and brown benchtop.

In-Home Bars - Custom Cabinetry

Roberts Custom Cabinets

Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Glamourous Traditional

Interiors By Patrick

This is an example of a small traditional galley wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and grey benchtop.

Modern Metal

Linden Kitchen and Bath

Let us wow you with a unique bar design!!!! This one of a kind metal backdrop will be a conversation piece for years to come. This gorgeous dark cabinetry and white counters complete this look to perfection. Want more inspiration or design ideas? Let us help you!!!!

Traditional Old Metairie

Cabinets by Design

The owners of this Old Metairie home love to spend time in the kitchen preparing meals and entertaining family and friends. Cabinets by Design outfitted the kitchen with custom French Blue cabinets that provide ample storage and complement the interiors. Off the kitchen, a butler’s pantry with matching cabinetry provides additional storage while a family room wet bar includes a wine cooler and ice machine.

1961 Ranch House Remodel and Update

Tulsa Design Therapy

Gary Posselt Bar with undercount Blanco Sink, Brizo bar faucet, Danby under counter refrigerator, KitchenAid 15" Ice Maker, carbon water filters.
This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Ainsworth Project

DesignFix LLC

A brass sink and fixtures add interest and warmth to an otherwise cool color scheme.
Photo of a small modern u-shaped wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Small Home Bar Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink

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.