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Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

New Hope, PA - Kitchen Remodel

River Woodcraft

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Wine Cellars and Wet Bars

MBID International

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and mirror splashback.

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.

Sunset Harbour I

Studio RODA

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Miami with mirror splashback, no sink, open cabinets, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Industrial Basement

Deimler Family Construction

This wet bar is reflecting between spaces. Photo by: Andy Warren
Photo of a small industrial single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, mirror splashback and quartz benchtops.

Eastin Custom

M. Lahr Homes

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and white benchtop.

Historic Home Renovation & Addition

Joy Martin Architecture

Photo 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.

Wayne, PA Home Remodel

Rudloff Custom Builders

RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you on your next project. Design by Wein Interiors Photos by Alicia's Art LLC

Nestled into West End

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design

Chantel Elshout Studio

New build house - Bar designed, supplied and installed. Lava grey matt laminate furniture with dark grey worktops and smoked mirror creates the perfect hangout for a drink. Marcel Baumhauer da Silva - hausofsilva.com

The Olive Guide Winter 2017 Issue

Lux Pad Interiors

Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with open cabinets, marble benchtops and mirror splashback.

McHugh

Kitchens of Diablo

Dura Supreme, Sunbury House Door, Cherry Mission Charcoal, Perlick Wine Captain, Baroque Glass, Western Accoustic Trim Paint Kelly Moore, Bar Harbor Beige Wall Paint by Benjamin Moore, Top Knob Hardware, Bianco Antico Granite 1 1/2" Ogee Offset, Wood Floor

New Construction Selections

Elizabeth Interiors

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets and mirror splashback.

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.

Butlers Pantry

User

This is an example of a small tropical galley wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Maitland, Game Room Bar

Central Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a small transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Orlando with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, mirror splashback and white benchtop.

SUNBURY | Gainey's Home Renovation

Phase One Design

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contessa Condo

PBS Contractors

Offering a Temperature Control Dual-Zone Wine Cellar that cases both Red & White Wines.
Small traditional single-wall wet bar in Miami with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and travertine floors.

Custom Transitional Home

Ramos Design Build Corporation

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Tampa with granite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.