This is an example of a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, black floor and white benchtop.

The Casita

Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Apartment of a Young Lady

studiopiperov

design by Julian Piperov, photo by Alexandra Doleva, art by Yoana Dertlieva
Inspiration for a small contemporary seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback and black floor.

Hyatt Residencial

Gilgarcia

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Home Bars

Tobias Design LLC

Small modern single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with no sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Troon North

AJP Properties

Transitional Desert Vacation Home Guest House Bar Area
Small transitional single-wall home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and black floor.

A.C. Master Bath

Design REMODEL Pros

Design ideas for a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, black floor and white benchtop.

The Casita

Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Buffalo Lake - Kitchen

Griffin Design

Designed By: Robby And Lisa Griffin Photos By: Desired Photo
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Houston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and grey benchtop.

Bar Area with Wire Mesh Pocket Doors

Improva

Design ideas for a small modern home bar in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Bar Area with Wire Mesh Pocket Doors

Improva

Design ideas for a small modern home bar in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and black benchtop.

A.C. Master Bath

Design REMODEL Pros

This is an example of a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Dallas with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, a drop-in sink, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, black floor and white benchtop.

A.C. Master Bath

Design REMODEL Pros

Photo of a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Platinum Sub-Penthouse

Larkspur Lane Design

Design ideas for a small eclectic single-wall home bar in Melbourne with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Bar Area with Wire Mesh Pocket Doors

Improva

Inspiration for a small modern home bar in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and black benchtop.

A.C. Master Bath

Design REMODEL Pros

Small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Troon North

AJP Properties

Transitional Desert Vacation Home Guest House Bar Area
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and black floor.

Small Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Floor

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.