Home Bar, Whitewater Lane, Photography by David Patterson
This is an example of a large country single-wall wet bar in Denver with an integrated sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, subway tile splashback, slate floors, grey floor, white benchtop, shaker cabinets and green splashback.

East Hampton Village

Phoebe Howard

Tria Giovan
Large contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback and blue benchtop.

Gulfront Home - Kiva Dunes, Alabama

CDC Woodworking

Greg Riegler
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and concrete floors.

Home Bar

Fran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESIS

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors and mirror splashback.

Modern Cottage | Waunakee, WI

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Stone Slab Backsplash from Dekton in Trance || Base Cabinets by Aspect in Gale Force
Inspiration for a traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

La Jolla Remodel

San Diego Bath & Tile

This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Westlake Village

CMF Homebuilders

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, porcelain floors and white floor.

Hawaiian Inspired Remodel

Invision Design + Build

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback and white benchtop.

All-Seasonal Sanctuary

Gipman Millwork

Jordan Nering of Artistic Media Productions
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, carpet and beige floor.

Family Recreation Room | Main Line

Nile Johnson Interior Design

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wowzy Little Bar

Sea and Pine Interior Design

The wine storage closet was removed to make room for a petite bar/storage area. Mother of Pearl penny tile creates a dramatic backsplash that compliments the recycled chicken glass taken from an old building in New York city.

Mediterranean, Tuscan, Whole-house remodeling

Trego Architects, LLC

Robert J. Erdmann
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped wet bar in Milwaukee with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, linoleum floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Turquoise Home Bar Design Ideas with Solid Surface 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.