Intricate Concepts of South Florida, Inc.

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, ceramic floors, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Armonk Kitchen

James Rixner, Inc.

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback and ceramic floors.

Happy Hour, wet bar room

madDesigns kitchens, baths, interiors

This wet bar used to be a coat closet! We emptied the closet, removed the door, continued the hall floor tile and created a space for the homeowners to play bar tender! Hammered copper bar sink, copper bar faucet, soapstone countertops, vintage chandelier, under-cabinet lighting, ice maker.

Denver Basement Bar

Castle Building Company

The bar has a fridge and open and covered cabinets and an undermount sink.
This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors and shaker cabinets.

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.
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors and grey splashback.

Mid Century Teak - Bar

AMR Interior Design & Drafting Ltd.

info@ryanpatrickkelly.com Built in wet bar with teak cabinets and yellow mid century tile
Small midcentury galley wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, porcelain splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Style Basement Bar

Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & Home

Robb Siverson Photography
Photo of a small single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and ceramic floors.

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.

Spanish Mission Hex and Star Floor

Clay Squared to Infinity

This Star and Hex pattern livens up any room, making a basic wet bar into everyone's new favorite space. The soft matte finish and the 100+ year lifespan of these tiles provide a timeless addition to any home. Photographer: Kory Kevin, Interior Designer: Martha Dayton Design, Architect: Rehkamp Larson Architects, Tiler: Reuter Quality Tile

Butler's pantry/bar

Sketches, An Interior View LLC

Small contemporary wet bar in Cincinnati with ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets and granite benchtops.

Collier's Reserve

L Design Studio

Small beach style galley seated home bar in Miami with no sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Home Bar with Mirror Splashback

Improva

A captivating bar area that combines modernity, warmth, and vintage allure. It is a space where one can entertain guests in style, with the wire mesh front cabinets and floating shelves providing ample storage for glassware, bottles, and other bar essentials. The antique mirrored splashback adds a touch of elegance and glamour, elevating the overall aesthetic and creating a visually striking atmosphere.

Courtyard

Reece McIver Homes

Mark Adams, Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Austin with no sink, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Pantries & Wine Bars

California Closets, Santa Barbara

Custom Pantry & Wine Storage with Colorful Etched Glass Accents
Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Santa Barbara with open cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops and ceramic floors.

Meadows

Elton R Construction

Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Striking Basement Bar

Paramount Kitchen & Bath

This handsome basement bar finish kept crisp clean lines with high contrast between the dark cabinets and light countertops and backsplash. Stainless steel appliances, sink and fixtures compliment the design, and floating shelves leave space for the display of glassware. Schedule a free consultation with one of our designers today: https://paramount-kitchens.com/

Modern Elegance

Alana Loranger

Photo of a small contemporary galley wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, ceramic floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Stone Cliff Custom Home

Premier Homes by Jones

Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, raised-panel cabinets and beige floor.

2017 Parade Home

User

This wine bar is complete with a beverage center and bar sink. The cement tile is handmade and compliments the two-toned cabinets. The industrial pendant hanging from the barrel vaulted ceiling is one of a kind.

Big Fish Lake Remodel

Westwind Woodworkers Inc.

Michael's Photography
Small traditional home bar in Minneapolis with ceramic floors.

Small Home Bar Design Ideas with Ceramic Floors

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.