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

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.

Sleek Modern Dry Bar

Shepel Homes - Kitchen and Bath

This project repurposed a plain white closet into a convenient and dry bar cabinet that nails that modern look with its sophisticated warm black color. With elongated hexagon mirrors in the backsplash, light strips in the corners, and light beaming from the design, the lighting effect appears as if it is naturally well-lit. Modern style always requests sleek, current details, like a finger pull drawer. This Sleek Modern Dry Bar has a built-in fridge and drawers perfect for the wine setup. Last but not least, we also converted the door beside the sleek modern dry bar to a modern design accentuated by a glass. Door trims were removed, and we painted the door's jambs with warm black color that matches the modern dry bar awesomely, enhancing the sleek and modern look even further.

Bar

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Custom buffet cabinet in the dining room can be opened up to reveal a wet bar with a gorgeous granite top, glass shelving and copper sink.. Home design by Phil Jenkins, AIA, Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; general contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; interior design by Stacey Hamilton; photos by Dave Hubler Photography.

Roland Major Renovation

Tower Creek Construction

Architect - bluehouse architecture www.bluehousearch.com Photographer - DouglasCrowtherPhotography.com
Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Armonk Bespoke Kitchen

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

Photography by Meredith Heuer
Small transitional l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Beach Style Remodel

SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.

Inspiration for a small transitional galley wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Ocean Club

Kitchens by Design

Deborah Scannell - Saint Simons Island, GA
Inspiration for a small beach style single-wall wet bar in Jacksonville with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback and white benchtop.

Westwood Mass Kitchen

Boston Bluestone

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in San Diego with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Bar

Heart of the Home

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Home Bar with Mirror Splashback

Improva

Glamourous Traditional

Interiors By Patrick

This is an example of a small traditional galley wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and grey benchtop.

Red Bud

Soledad Builders, LLC

By enclosing a portion of the covered porch we were able to grab space for a fully customized, indoor, outdoor home bar. Complete with a kegerator, custom steel shelves, smoked mirror & custom metal and glass garage door.

O/K Apartment

Jacobsen Architecture, LLC

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall home bar in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback and white benchtop.

Home Bars

Tobias Design LLC

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Armonk Bespoke Kitchen

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

Photography by Meredith Heuer
Design ideas for a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Surrey Home

Litchfield Design

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Westchester - Flush Beaded Inset

Kingswood Kitchens

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Grand Oaks Renovation

d3 interiors

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, carpet, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Built-in Traditional

Spectra Design Build

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Small Home Bar Design Ideas with Mirror Splashback

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.