Butler's Pantry near the dining room and kitchen
Design ideas for a small country single-wall home bar in Atlanta with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, timber splashback, quartzite benchtops and white benchtop.

Flower Mound Transitional Modern

Urbanology Designs

Butler's Pantry
Mid-sized modern galley home bar in Dallas with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Hillbury Road, Wandsworth

GDL London

This is an example of a small contemporary bar cart in London with brown floor, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Bachelor Pad Bars

ADU Contractors - Build. Design. Remodel.

Wet bar in office area. Black doors with black floating shelves, black quartz countertop. Gold, white and calacatta marble backsplash in herringbone pattern.

Crestmere II

MHM LIVING

Contemporary home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback and light hardwood floors.

Gaines Way Residence

Matt Manning Surfaces

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Saratoga

GOLDEN GATE KITCHENS

Christopher Stark Photography Dura Supreme custom painted cabinetry, white , custom SW blue island, Furniture and accessories: Susan Love, Interior Stylist Photographer www.christopherstark.com

Los Altos Hills Kitchen, Bar, Wine Cabinet, Bathrooms & Front Door

European Cabinets & Design Studios

Custom wine storage. Bar with white lacquered glossy back panels and grey glossy vertical opening cabinets with integrated LED lights.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops and black benchtop.

Ocean House

Acoustic Architects

A room custom-made to entertain with effortless style. Room features lighting shades from Lutron Electronics, Savant temperature control, Sonance speakers and a Samsung USA TV.

Striking Lake Vista Renovation

Monarch & Maker

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Houston with porcelain floors, brown floor, shaker cabinets and black cabinets.

#TheHighlandsHouse

Alma Homes

Laura Rae Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, vinyl floors, brown floor, white splashback and timber splashback.

The Soho Loft

Jennifer Connell Design

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall bar cart in New York with no sink, open cabinets, black cabinets and glass benchtops.

Banister Court Renovation

BGI Design

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble 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.

Bold Contrast Kitchen | Astro Design | Ottawa, Canada

Astro Design Centre

This kitchen is not your ordinary grey and white kitchen. The custom dark grey island, almost black makes a contrasting statement in the space, yet with the white perimeter and natural light – the space is still bright and beautiful. Kitchen design & supply by Astro Design Lights, sink, faucet, back-splash and hardware supplied through Astro

NORDIC STANDARD/GARCIA PAREDES II

FRANCISCO JAVIER FERRERA SANCHEZ

This is an example of a scandinavian galley seated home bar in Madrid with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Lachlan Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | Ashburn, VA

Flooret

Lachlan - Modin Rigid Collection Installed throughout customer's beautiful home. Influenced by classic Nordic design. Surprisingly flexible with furnishings. Amplify by continuing the clean modern aesthetic, or punctuate with statement pieces. The Modin Rigid luxury vinyl plank flooring collection is the new standard in resilient flooring. Modin Rigid offers true embossed-in-register texture, creating a surface that is convincing to the eye and to the touch; a low sheen level to ensure a natural look that wears well over time; four-sided enhanced bevels to more accurately emulate the look of real wood floors; wider and longer waterproof planks; an industry-leading wear layer; and a pre-attached underlayment.

Ultra Modern, complete remodel

Design by Sasha

Home bar with walk in wine cooler, custom pendant lighting
This is an example of an expansive contemporary galley seated home bar in Las Vegas with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and black benchtop.

Waterford Residence Lower Level Bar and Seating

Amy Carman Design

When planning this custom residence, the owners had a clear vision – to create an inviting home for their family, with plenty of opportunities to entertain, play, and relax and unwind. They asked for an interior that was approachable and rugged, with an aesthetic that would stand the test of time. Amy Carman Design was tasked with designing all of the millwork, custom cabinetry and interior architecture throughout, including a private theater, lower level bar, game room and a sport court. A materials palette of reclaimed barn wood, gray-washed oak, natural stone, black windows, handmade and vintage-inspired tile, and a mix of white and stained woodwork help set the stage for the furnishings. This down-to-earth vibe carries through to every piece of furniture, artwork, light fixture and textile in the home, creating an overall sense of warmth and authenticity.

Woods at Landherr: 12103 Cypress Ridge Dr

Bentley Construction LLC

Basement wet bar
Inspiration for an industrial single-wall wet bar in Huntington with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

White Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Cabinets

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.