Jonathan Beach Photograpy
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, metal splashback and grey floor.

Libertyville First Floor Renovation

Great Rooms Building Group

Small eclectic single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Bachelor Pad

Tosti Design

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall wet bar in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop and an undermount sink.

Coffee and tea station

Johnny Grey Studios.

“The idea of the “three sisters” tea station was inspired by Chekhov’s famous play!” quips furniture designer Johnny Grey “For sisters read three cupboards seeking to find an identity in a modern world - but interpreted here as the difficulty of find space of all the storage needed – tea, coffee or a glass for an alcoholic beverage!” Below the cupboards is a hot and cold water dispenser, drinks fridge and work surface which provides space for serving anyone visiting for a sociable drink. Grey has cleverly mixed traditions in this piece. The rough oak barrel which houses a sink, and waste bin on the back of the door is reminiscent of an old wine barrel. It is made of solid English pippy oak with artisan metal bands commissioned from Paul Jobst. The “three sisters” cupboards echo a refined Chinese tea house. They are made from laminated oak bent round formers in three diameters, in gold leaf and hand painted finishes. LED lights are imbedded in the back for night time illumination. This reinforces the circular shape and adds an interesting shadow line.

Designer Showcase House/Ware Mansion

Design Elements, Ltd

Donovan Roberts Witmer
Small country single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.

Basement Build-out

Impeccable by Meredith Park

The bar areas in the basement also serves as a small kitchen for when family and friends gather. A soft grey brown finish on the cabinets combines perfectly with brass hardware and accents. The drink fridge and microwave are functional for entertaining. The recycled glass tile is a show stopper!

Pac Heights Residence - Kitchenette Bar

Noz Design

Colin Price Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, beige splashback, light hardwood floors, onyx benchtops, stone slab splashback and beige benchtop.

French Country in The Settlement

Ryan Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Lower Level Wet Bar with Grey Stained Cabinets and Thick Shelves

Denise Quade Design

Floating shelves were used instead of wall cabinets to allow for bottle display. A pullout trash can, sink base, and beverage center were used on the base cabinets. Oil rubbed bronze hardware and faucet were used.

Smyrna Overhaul

Studio Design Elements

Take it Digital
This is an example of a small country single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

LPD Modern Family Home

Studio Croft

This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Recent Work

Market Street Cabinetry of Charleston

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Rustic Bar

k+co LIVING - Interiors by Karen B Wolf

JM Lifestyles Concrete, Nancy Coutts Metalwork, C Garibaldi Photography,
This is an example of a small country single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback and medium hardwood floors.

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.

Hillside Estate

New Amherst Homes

The majority of the furniture in these models was purchased at Rousseau’s Fine Furniture. http://www.rousseaus.ca/

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.

Willowgrove, Saskatoon - Bar

Kitchen Designs Studio

Simple single wall home bar. Oak stained black with granite counter top. Grey glass with gold flake, glass back splash.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic 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.

Oakton Kitchen & Sunroom - Wet Bar

Synergy Design & Construction

Around the corner from the kitchen (behind the range), the wet bar also opens into the sunroom. Glass display, a bar sink, wine glass racks, and under-counter appliances make this a nice place to stop for a drink.

South Bham Mod

Margeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner

Small contemporary galley wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and black 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.