This is an example of a small country single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

Sophisticated Glamour

RLH Studio

Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a traditional single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, white benchtop and marble splashback.

Wallis Residence

Cornerstone Architects

Photography by Buff Strickland
Mediterranean galley home bar in Austin with no sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Bruner Street Kitchen

Plain & Posh

This kitchen was in desperate need of a makeover. (see the original space at the end) There was a truly odd peninsula that blocked the cook from access to the refrigerator behind it. The span was only 33" which made working in the area almost impossible. The peninsula was also the weekly dining area, but did not function well. This makeovers is truly one of my favoirites as it shows what good design can do for a space!

Transitional Home Bar

This is an example of a transitional single-wall home bar in Atlanta with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Contemporary Artist Retreat

Annie Santulli Designs

The designer turned a dining room into a fabulous bar for entertaining....integrating the window behind the bar for a dramatic look! Robert Brantley Photography

Bridgetown Pass 2

Trellis Residential

Contemporary wet bar in Charleston with no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

City Glamour - Bar

Palindrome Design, LLC

Photograph © Michael Wilkinson Photography
Large traditional single-wall seated home bar in DC Metro with marble benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, an undermount sink and white benchtop.

Tiburon Modern

Florence Livingston Interiors, LLC

Photo of a beach style home bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Zen Kitchen

Topnotch Design Studio

The harmony of color, texture and elements of stone, wood tile, paint stain and glass along with well-defined straight lines in this design combine to execute this Asian inspired kitchen. This Lshape layout with island, pantries and wet bar has a large prep and serve space that also offers a dine-in option. It is minimalistic, functional and well balanced. The boxed out window located at the sink brings nature in. It’s neutral backdrop and golden toned enamel hardware adds elegance and drama.

Glen Oak

Luminosus Designs LLC

custom curved sofa, custom furniture, custom window treatment, custom-built-in bar & bookcase, custom area rug, custom window treatment, blue, cream, white, black, silver,

Blanco

Modern General Contractor

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lake Mendota Custom Home

Bella Domicile

S. Wolf Photography Lakeshore Living Magazine
Photo of a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wide open transitional home in Spring Texas

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Design ideas for a transitional seated home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige floor and white benchtop.

Riverside Victorian Kitchen & Baths Modernized

Liv Companies LLC Design + Build

Coffee and Beverage bar with wine storage and open shelving
Small country single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Memorial Bend | Faust

Showhomes Houston

Butlers pantry with walk in pantry across from it.
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Houston with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Classic Updates to Open Kitchen and Living Space

Refresh Renovations of Kansas City

Photo of a home bar in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and white benchtop.

NEW CANAAN, CT - Tapestry Bar

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

A client was eager to turn a dated built-in unit into a sophisticated, entertaining space that was highly functional. The gunmetal open shelving unit with integrated LED lighting in the horizontal bars makes a bold design statement. Twin cabinetry columns with seeded glass fronts and interior lighting provide ample storage for spirits and glassware, while lower cabinets seamlessly conceal beverage drawers and a wine refrigeration unit. The modern, frameless slab cabinetry is accented by unlaquered brass hardware, with subtle ribbing adding texture. The marble countertop is backed by a 10" high marble backsplash that blends into the faux finish painted to seamlessly match the striking stone. A memorable design element is the circular, burnished nickel sink with satin brass ring detailing.

Dark Green Shaker Kitchen

Tom Howley

This dark green Shaker kitchen occupies an impressive and tastefully styled open plan space perfect for connected family living. With brave architectural design and an eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional furniture, the entire room has been considered from the ground up The impressive pantry is ideal for families. Bi-fold doors open to reveal a beautiful, oak-finished interior with multiple shelving options to accommodate all sorts of accessories and ingredients.

White Home Bar Design Ideas with White Benchtop

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.