This is an example of a small contemporary seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brick floors, grey floor, grey benchtop and a drop-in sink.

2015 Parade of Homes

ArtisanCrete of Tyler

Craig Blackmon Photo
Photo of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops and green splashback.

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.

A Well Traveled Thousand Oaks Treasure

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Meghan Bob Photography
Inspiration for a small transitional galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and grey benchtop.

Strawberry Hollow Farm Basement Bar

MK Designs LLC

Rustic basement bar with Kegarator & concrete countertops.
Design ideas for a small country u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors and grey benchtop.

The Corinthian - Full Apartment Renovation

Star Renovations NY

Let's have a drink :)
Photo of a small contemporary galley home bar in New York with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback and grey benchtop.

Hinkley Lighting Designs

North Coast Lighting

This is an example of a small modern u-shaped wet bar in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback and grey benchtop.

Mahwah Kitchen

CK Design Group

Photo of a small traditional single-wall home bar in New York with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops and mirror splashback.

Benedict Canyon Renovation

Azul Interiors & Renovations

Jack Brennan
This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets and concrete benchtops.

Various Projects

Inland Building Company

Small traditional wet bar in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops and timber splashback.

Painted Brick with Southern Charm

Wyrick Residential Design

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Houston with no sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, mirror splashback and grey benchtop.

Project 1427 Whole House Remodel 2 Story Addition Kitchen Basement Wet Bar Mpls

Castle Building & Remodeling

Taking good care of this home and taking time to customize it to their family, the owners have completed four remodel projects with Castle. The 2nd floor addition was completed in 2006, which expanded the home in back, where there was previously only a 1st floor porch. Now, after this remodel, the sunroom is open to the rest of the home and can be used in all four seasons. On the 2nd floor, the home’s footprint greatly expanded from a tight attic space into 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The kitchen remodel, which took place in 2013, reworked the floorplan in small, but dramatic ways. The doorway between the kitchen and front entry was widened and moved to allow for better flow, more countertop space, and a continuous wall for appliances to be more accessible. A more functional kitchen now offers ample workspace and cabinet storage, along with a built-in breakfast nook countertop. All new stainless steel LG and Bosch appliances were ordered from Warners’ Stellian. Another remodel in 2016 converted a closet into a wet bar allows for better hosting in the dining room. In 2018, after this family had already added a 2nd story addition, remodeled their kitchen, and converted the dining room closet into a wet bar, they decided it was time to remodel their basement. Finishing a portion of the basement to make a living room and giving the home an additional bathroom allows for the family and guests to have more personal space. With every project, solid oak woodwork has been installed, classic countertops and traditional tile selected, and glass knobs used. Where the finished basement area meets the utility room, Castle designed a barn door, so the cat will never be locked out of its litter box. The 3/4 bathroom is spacious and bright. The new shower floor features a unique pebble mosaic tile from Ceramic Tileworks. Bathroom sconces from Creative Lighting add a contemporary touch. Overall, this home is suited not only to the home’s original character; it is also suited to house the owners’ family for a lifetime. This home will be featured on the 2019 Castle Home Tour, September 28 – 29th. Showcased projects include their kitchen, wet bar, and basement. Not on tour is a second-floor addition including a master suite.

Greenlea

Visbeen Architects

Design ideas for a small country single-wall home bar in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

High Gloss Kitchen and Barn Board Bar

ICW Cabinetry

Chrissy Vensel Photography
Inspiration for a small country single-wall home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

Transitional Home

Art Tile

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Clubhouse Court

Kasper Custom Home Remodeling

This room, off of the kitchen, houses chilled wines as well as equipment and accessories for making a perfect cup of coffee. This room is a great place to start and end the day.

Manshed

Paul Uhlmann Architects

Christopher Frederick Jones
Inspiration for a small country single-wall home bar in Brisbane with an integrated sink, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and flat-panel cabinets.

Isle Of Capri, Gold Coast

Mintconstruct Pty Ltd

This is an example of a small beach style galley seated home bar in Gold Coast - Tweed with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops and grey splashback.

A Well Traveled Thousand Oaks Treasure

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Meghan Bob Photography
Photo of a small transitional galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop, raised-panel cabinets and grey cabinets.

Downtown High-Rise

Laura Manchee Designs

Dry Bar with Stained Concrete Counter and Blue Plaster Wall - 2009 ASID Winner | Photo Credit: Miro Dvorscak
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Small Home Bar Design Ideas with Concrete Benchtops

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.