We completely replaced the cabinetry and countertops for a cohesive flow throughout the front of the house, incorporating a new wine fridge.
Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Austin with no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, limestone floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Modern Elegance

Alana Loranger

Photo of a small contemporary galley wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, ceramic floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Shelby Township Kitchen

Lincorp / Borchert

Carl Eschenburg
Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Detroit with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

First Floor Overhaul

Touchstone Kitchen and Bath

Photo of a small traditional single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Calabasas contemporary home

Noah Construction & Design

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and porcelain floors.

Nashville living room

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Nashville with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Nashville living room

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Nashville with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Distillery District Condo

AC Interiors Design & Build

This bar was created in an unused hallway space. It also provides extra storage for kitchen over flow.
This is an example of a small modern single-wall home bar in Toronto with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Walnut Kitchen

PB Kitchen Design

blackened stainless island support with walnut table top.
Photo of a small transitional u-shaped home bar in Chicago with quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, white benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and beige floor.

Transitional Home Bar

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, glass-front cabinets, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen and Main Level Remodel Waconia 2021

Titus Contracting

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, vinyl floors and white benchtop.

Greenside Kitchen & Bar

Delphinium Design

GC: Ekren Construction Photography: Tiffany Ringwald
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Charlotte with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Greenside Kitchen & Bar

Delphinium Design

GC: Ekren Construction Photography: Tiffany Ringwald
Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Charlotte with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

East Fremantle Renovation - Before & After Photos

Moda Interiors

Kitchen (home bar) - after photo.
Photo of a small modern single-wall home bar in Perth with no sink, open cabinets, grey splashback, grey benchtop, solid surface benchtops and porcelain splashback.

Kitchen Remodel

Modello Tile Studio Walnut Creek

Inspiration for a small single-wall home bar in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback and white benchtop.

Pantry & bar area

Danmar Cabinet Company

Photo of a small traditional u-shaped home bar in San Francisco with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Nordic Upgrade

Cemare Design LLC

Updated wet bar with a new sink and faucet, new shaker cabinets and floating wood shelves to match kitchen cabinets. Staggered terrazzo tile backsplash completes the look.

Another Minnetonka Finished Basement

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Landmark Remodeling partnered on us with this basement project in Minnetonka. Long-time, returning clients wanted a family hang out space, equipped with a fireplace, wet bar, bathroom, workout room and guest bedroom. They loved the idea of adding value to their home, but loved the idea of having a place for their boys to go with friends even more. We used the luxury vinyl plank from their main floor for continuity, as well as navy influences that we have incorporated around their home so far, this time in the cabinetry and vanity. The unique fireplace design was a fun alternative to shiplap and a regular tiled facade. Photographer- Height Advantages

Newport Coast III

27 Diamonds Interior Design

Design by 27 Diamonds Interior Design www.27diamonds.com
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orange County with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Small Home Bar Design Ideas with Porcelain 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.