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.

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.

Historic Home Renovation & Addition

Joy Martin Architecture

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Wicker Park 2

Illinois Granite & Marble Ltd.

Carrara honed Marble
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Chicago with marble benchtops, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback and carpet.

Mountain Majestic

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TammiTPhotography
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and mirror splashback.

Brewster contemporary meets Mediterranean mix

At Home Design LLC

Wet bar custom designed to fit hall space between living room and parlor.
Photo of a small mediterranean galley seated home bar in Bridgeport with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, porcelain floors, limestone benchtops and mirror splashback.

Hollywood Regency Home Bar

BOHO Maxim Interiors and Custom Cabinets

Hollywood Regency style glamorous bar. Antique mirror Door inset and beveled subway tile backsplash. Custom cabinetry. Mirror back upper cabinets with glass shelves and lighting. Soft, light gray paint creates a serene elegance.

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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.

Shingle Style New Construction

Dalia Canora Design, LLC

Jane Beiles
Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in DC Metro with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Southern Westchester Renovation

Ivory & Oak Remodeling and Millwork

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, no sink, mirror splashback and brown benchtop.

Dark and Stormy Wine Bar, Devon PA

kat robbins Interiors

Moody and luxurious home bar with dark painted cabinets, live edge wood, antique glass, brass piping, and LED lighting throughout. Featuring a wine cooler, ice maker, and custom under stairs wine storage. Brass top bar with velvet barstools, and an industrial chandelier, which casts patterned light and shadow onto the ceiling and textured wallpapered walls.

Fairmount Condo Remodel- 2017

Key Residential

Versatile Imaging
Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Dallas with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Tundra Homes Model in Cape Coral, FL

Wilson Lighting

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor, grey benchtop and mirror splashback.

Finchampstead- Family Home

Reyne Design

Bespoke Home Bar with a personal touch, telling the families own story. Dual zone wine cooler for whatever your preference and the space to mix a killer cocktail too.

Cobble Hill Brooklyn Renovation

m monroe design

Kitchenette photos: Dylan Chandler, Baxt Ingui Architects
Small modern single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Tundra Homes Model in Cape Coral, FL

Wilson Lighting

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

EADO wetbar

Gabriel's Home Remodeling

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This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and beige floor.

330 PENTHOUSE

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Photo of a small contemporary seated home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and white cabinets.

Bezaleel Brown House | Greenwich, CT

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography DAS Custom Builders
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, black benchtop, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Eloise & Matt's Colonial with Transitional Elements

Arciform

A pass-through butler’s pantry and bar was nestled in between the existing dining room and kitchen. Bathed in a rich, deep blue, it keeps all the barware and bottles tidy and tucked away. The new upper cabinets at the bar area were designed with leaded glass doors to match the originals in the dining room built-in.

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.