Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Kitchen photography project in Quincy, MA 8 19 19

Keitaro Yoshioka Photography

Kitchen photography project in Quincy, MA 8 19 19 Design: Amy Lynn Interiors Interiors by Raquel Photography: Keitaro Yoshioka Photography
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Boston with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Farmhouse Style- East Cobb

Robin LaMonte/Rooms Revamped

Galina Coada Photography Replaced the desk area with a Beverage bar
Small country single-wall home bar in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, no sink, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Cardiff by the Sea: Modern Zen

M. Swabb Interior Design

Steve Cachero
Design ideas for a small country single-wall home bar in San Diego with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, slate floors and brown benchtop.

Chase Road

Dichotomy Interiors

Design by Megan Oldenburger, Photos by Deborah DeGraffenreid
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall home bar in New York with wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Gemco Project

Thermally Broken Steel USA

Here you can see the corner of the custom thermally broken steel wine cellar on the far left.
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley seated home bar in Bridgeport with wood benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Wine Cabinet by Ruben Alamillo

Peterman Lumber

Built by: Ruben Alamillo ruby2sday52@gmail.com 951.941.8304 This bar features a wine refrigerator at each end and doors applied to match the cabinet doors. Materials used for this project are a 36”x 12’ Parota live edge slab for the countertop, paint grade plywood for the cabinets, and 1/2” x 2” x 12” wood planks that were painted & textured for the wall background. The shelves and decor provided by the designer.

Compact Kitchenette/Bar

NGD Interiors, Inc.

A small area is turned into a kitchenette/bar area. White cabinets with clean lines, paired with dark countertops and floor create a clean contemporary feel.

Lexington Town and Country

Small Batch Kitchens

Photo of a small country single-wall home bar in Louisville with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback and light hardwood floors.

Dickson, TN Porch/Garage/In Law Suite Addition

Noble Johnson Architects

Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
This is an example of a small transitional galley home bar in Nashville with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Transitional Transformation

Meechi Design

Design ideas for a small transitional home bar in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Historic Home Renovation & Addition

Joy Martin Architecture

Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and mirror splashback.

Bars & Bonus Rooms

Building Concepts

Inspiration for a small single-wall wet bar in Other with wood benchtops and carpet.

Mountain Modern

Home Matters LLC

In the 750 sq ft Guest House, the two guest suites are connected with a multi functional living room. Behind the solid wood sliding door panel is a W/D, refrigerator, microwave and storage. The kitchen island is equipped with a sink, dishwasher, coffee maker and dish storage. The breakfast bar allows extra seating.

Beach Style Home Bar

Inspiration for a small beach style l-shaped wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

Bar Tops

WR Woodworking

Walnut End Grain butcher block counter top with Odie's Oil rub finish, water & stain resistant. This top is about 1 1/4" thick.
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Middle Street Home, Newburyport, MA

Keery Design

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Ranch Renovation

Donald William Fairbanks Architect, P.C.

Dan Murdoch, Murdoch & Company, Inc.
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Wellborn Cabinetry Designs

Roeser Home Remodeling

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in St Louis with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Biery’s Bridge

Jarrett Design

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with no sink, white cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Small Home Bar Design Ideas with Wood 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.