The hand-finished hardwood veneer base has built-in wooden racking for 24 bottles of wine. The full-extension drawer's hinged, laminated lift-up shelf provides a convenient surface for pouring and mixing, and has a storage area for wine accessories and bar tools.

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Southeast Kitchens

Photo of a small mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Charleston with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern Style

Kay Wade, Closet Factory

wine, glass and refrigerator wine storage, aluminum flip up doors, sink and glass top
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops and shaker cabinets.

East Village - E 10th Street

BLYTHE DESIGN STUDIO

A bespoke bar cabinet with dual-zone wine cooler. Pocket door recedes into the adjacent wall. Glass shelves allow more light.
Small contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with glass benchtops and yellow splashback.

The Soho Loft

Jennifer Connell Design

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall bar cart in New York with no sink, open cabinets, black cabinets and glass benchtops.

Beautiful composition of Breakfast Table on the Foyer wall

In Design Decor

Modern & Indian designs on the opposite sides of the panel creating a beautiful composition of breakfast table with the crockery unit & the foyer, Like a mix of Yin & Yang.

Reflections of Azure

John Cook Kitchens

Photo of a small tropical wet bar in Hawaii with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Niche Bar

Rylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets

This small niche next to the basement door was just asking to be utilized. Tucking a bar into this diminutive space positions it perfectly for easy access from 3 rooms. Kara Lashuay

Pleasanton, CA

Influent Home

This coffee bar was made possible by reusing an existing buffet and giving it a fresh coat of warm color, a glass top and stripping the original hardware. Along with the subtle area rug and the strong accent wall color, a whole new space was created that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Photo by Michael Garig

L&R Project Pittsburgh

Cabinet Sales Plus

Since the family room is adjacent to the kitchen the client wanted a bar area that was as sophisticated as the kitchen. Our designers used the same shaker style cabinets and added ThinkGlass counter tops with dramatic back lighting and glass mosaic tiles to pull off the look.

Lakeview #2

Elizabeth Krueger Design

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar with glass benchtops.

Palma Sola Bay

Epoch Solutions, Inc.

Design ideas for a small modern home bar in Tampa with brown cabinets, glass benchtops, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Towers to a Dream

Rogers Designs Inc.

Glass tops with movement inside of the glass. All acrylic cabinet. custom L.E.D lighting throughout the Kitchen. All Servo Drive doors on wall cabinets and a lot of extra accessory hidden behind.

O2 Belltown - Model Room #1101, Seattle, WA

Belltown Design LLC

What better place than the sitting area for a bar cart? This lovely piece came from Arteriors Home and can be moved as it is on casters. O2 Belltown - Model Room #1101, Seattle, WA, Belltown Design, Photography by Paula McHugh

Alamo Bungalow

Kimberley Harrison Interiors

For a young family with 3 small boys comfort and functionality were key but style was not sacrificed as the homeowner was willing to add playful touches to the family room and dining room space where the family spends most of their time. Scott Hargis

Window Treatments

Haft International, Inc.

Photo of a small traditional bar cart in New York with glass benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Howard

YourStyle Kitchens Ltd

This kitchen is a shaker style kitchen finished in Benjamin Moore CC-666 BONSAI. The kitchen features cove moldings, beveled light rails and beveled base moldings. All drawer boxes are solid birch dovetail joinery. The main countertops are LG Viatera quartz Bella with a square edge. The raised countertop is solid walnut butcher block. The bar is Stained white oak cabinetry with raised shadow box bar top. Designer is our very own Tiana Gillingham Photography DandeneauPhoto

ISLAND DRIVE

Rasnick Homes

Inspiration for a small modern home bar in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and glass benchtops.

Reduced Heat and Glare

SOLARWORKS Glass Tinting

Window film installed on residential windows can help homeowners enjoy the view of the water with reduced heat and glare Photo Courtesy of Eastman
Small transitional single-wall home bar in Atlanta with glass benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Dwelling

Keough Stearns Interiors

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall bar cart in New York with glass benchtops.

Small Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass 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.