This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Private Residence

Peridot Designs

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Bar Area for Gathering

Tobias Design LLC

Transitional wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Leaside House

McCormack Architects

Kitchen Millwork Detail
Mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors and glass sheet splashback.

Mountain Retreat

StudioBecker

Paul Warchol Photography, Inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Aspen Bar

Bolt & Hide

A close-up of Hauberk mesh cabinet fronts with custom-made hinges in a steel frame, and a view of the entire 15-foot bar with steel cabinets, custom hardware, and a steel backsplash.

建匠　フラッグシップモデル

株式会社建匠

Inspiration for a contemporary wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Urban Penthouse - Wet Bar

Mia Rao Design

Photographer - Tony Soluri Modern wet bar. Stainless steel counter with integrated stainless steel sink. Erin Adams art glass backplash inset into matte black glass. Stainless steel detail separates tile and galss. Modern Italian cabinetry with matte white glass upper cabinets and gray lacquer base cabinets.

Williams Bentwater Home

LaMay Designs

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback and porcelain floors.

Singleton Residence

Ironwood Custom Builders, Inc

Acid stained concrete floor Stainless steel countertop Floating wood shelf
Photo of a small industrial galley wet bar in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, concrete floors and multi-coloured floor.

Rustic Farmhouse Bar

New Hope Cabinets & Kitchens by Charles Weiler

The once exterior stone walls define this space giving it that true, farmhouse feel. The antiqued glass cabinets illuminate their distressed finish. Complete with a dual-zone wine refrigerator, an ice-trough for chilling bottles and a custom stainless steel counter, this bar is ideal for entertaining guests.

Art/House

Couture Architecture

Wet Bar: Hidden lights and hidden windows cast soft light around this Living Room Bar. The sculptural stainless steel sink was made from a folded stainless steel plate. Carefully placed penetrations in the plate keeps the water off of the countertop. Photo: Couture Architecture, Living Abode, Megan, James

A Carbon-Zero Renovation

Collaborative Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Coastal contemporary white and blue

User

Large modern wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

The LEM Stool

eurofurniture

LEM. Design by Shin & Tomoko Azumi (2000). An iconic stool. The lines of its closed, perfect form delineate the minimum indispensable volume, achieving a measured and timeless elegance. An entire family of Lem stools featuring a range of bright colors, and a variety of textures and materials has now been developed in the basics of the initial concept. A versatile LaPalma classic for the contract segment, used widely for a broad range of both commercial and residential applications.

Homearama 2014

Clayton Douglas Homes, LTD

Great custom bar with stainless counters, sink, dishwasher, lighted shelves and more.
Photo of a large transitional wet bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, brown splashback and medium hardwood floors.

J.Gasco - banco da fiera

Izmade

Banco con struttura in legno massello di castagno con elementi in vetro e inox, caratterizzato da vani a più scomparti aperti e chiusi sul retro e illuminazione a led.

The Longing House – ヘリンボーンとサロンのある憧れの家 –

（株）一級建築士事務所アトリエm

2階廊下にあるミニキッチン
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Osaka with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

Allison & Nico's 1911 Craftsman Foursquare

Arciform

Just off the kitchen and adjacent to the formal dining room, we turned the built-in butler's pantry cabinets into a wet bar.
This is an example of a single-wall wet bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Ross Peak Wet Bar

Brandner Design

The Ross Peak Wet Bar is an extension of the Ross Peak Kitchen, continuing the walnut cabinetry, while adding unique elements. The elongated hexagonal etched mirror provides a sophistication, with integrated lighting to add a warm illumination to the wet bar. The custom shelving is made of perforated stainless steel and is trimmed in brass, with added details including a wine rack and wine glass storage. The Bar countertop and cabinet lining is made of brass, finished in Teton Brass. Cabinets are made in a grain-matched walnut veneer with stainless steel recessed shadow pulls. Custom pocket door reveals a built-in coffee maker. Cabinetry also features a built-in wine fridge, trash pullout, and lift away upper doors for plenty of storage.

Wet Bar Design Ideas with Stainless Steel 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.