Photo of a large country single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, limestone floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Custom Bar

Realty Design Associates, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Menlo Park Project

Supple Homes, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Sapele

Jensen Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Modern Take on a 19th-Century Townhouse

Kyle Timothy Home

This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, marble floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Excelsior Lake Cottage

Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd

Spacecrafting Photography
Design ideas for a beach style single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback and light hardwood floors.

Ussher's Creek in Ariss, ON

Granite Homes

This is an example of a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Pantries & Wine Bars

California Closets, Santa Barbara

Custom Pantry & Wine Storage with Colorful Etched Glass Accents
Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Santa Barbara with open cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops and ceramic floors.

Duchess Residence

Synthesis Design Inc.

Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Wedgewood

MMI Design

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley home bar in Houston with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

393 West 49th Street

MyHome Renovation Experts

Complete Renovation
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped wet bar in New York with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Open Contemporary Custom Home

GM Drafting & Design Inc.

Photo: Julian Plimley
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, light hardwood floors, grey floor, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and white benchtop.

Wet Bar Installation

Anna Lisa Avelar Interior Design

shaker cabinets, coffee bar, bar, wine fridge, beverage fridge, wine rack, wine racks, wine storage. Christopher Stark Photo
Design ideas for a large country home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Huntington Beach Living and Dining Room

Vision Interiors

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Idlewild Contemporary

DW Distinctive Properties

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Fernhill Loop

John Webb Construction and Design

Stunning Bathroom remodel using IKEA cabinets and custom door fronts from Dendra Doors. Pental Quartz countertops. Signature Hardware plumbing fixtures. Circa Lighting light fixture. High quality and timeless finishes all around!

Residence in Taos

Henry Architects

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Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Custom Bar

Realty Design Associates, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bar Area in Media Room

Alisberg Parker

Mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors and black floor.

Kennebunk Carriage House

Your Kitchen Imagined, LLC

Lori Steigerwald
Photo of a small beach style single-wall wet bar in Portland Maine with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback and light hardwood floors.

White 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.