Coastal blueberry and white kitchen in central new jersey. The deep wood accents make the white and blue pop and add a warmth to the space.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped home bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Cherry Project

Studio H Designs, Inc.

Large midcentury u-shaped home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ultra-Modern Desert Home

User

The A7 Series aluminum windows with triple-pane glazing were paired with custom-designed Ultra Lift and Slide doors to provide comfort, efficiency, and seamless design integration of fenestration products. Triple pane glazing units with high-performance spacers, low iron glass, multiple air seals, and a continuous thermal break make these windows and doors incomparable to the traditional aluminum window and door products of the past. Not to mention – these large-scale sliding doors have been fitted with motors hidden in the ceiling, which allow the doors to open flush into wall pockets at the press of a button. This seamless aluminum door system is a true custom solution for a homeowner that wanted the largest expanses of glass possible to disappear from sight with minimal effort. The enormous doors slide completely out of view, allowing the interior and exterior to blur into a single living space. By integrating the ultra-modern desert home into the surrounding landscape, this residence is able to adapt and evolve as the seasons change – providing a comfortable, beautiful, and luxurious environment all year long.

NEW CANAAN CT - Golden Touch

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

Clients that relocated from NYC fell in love with this home but wanted to update the kitchen to reflect their love of cooking. Using that mandate, the designer maximized both storage and countertops through clever space planning to utilize the existing perimeter to the fullest. The resulting space is a classic white kitchen with soft blue accents in the window treatments and seating. The main marble island was designed to maximize storage and counter surface with the second island done in walnut to match the butler’s pantry. The soft white cabinetry has a custom, brush-stroke finish with unlacquered brass hardware sourced from England. The custom hood and stainless steel backsplash with a warming shelf give the kitchen a professional look and are complemented by the SubZero glass front refrigerator and Wolf range. An upside-down edge detail on the countertops adds surface area, while interior lighting in the display cabinetry highlights dishes and serving pieces. The kitchen shines with unlacquered brass hardware and accents that patinas as it matures, but the crowning glory is the custom pot rack and light fixture by Ann-Morris that illuminates the room.

Eichler - Inspired Home

Carmit Oron Interior Design

This is an example of a large midcentury single-wall home bar in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

The White Kitchen

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

Susan Brenner
Design ideas for an expansive transitional galley home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Maple Grove and Basement Remodel

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Sometimes things just happen organically. This client reached out to me in a professional capacity to see if I wanted to advertise in his new magazine. I declined at that time because as team we have chosen to be referral based, not advertising based. Even with turning him down, he and his wife decided to sign on with us for their basement... which then upon completion rolled into their main floor (part 2). They wanted a very distinct style and already had a pretty good idea of what they wanted. We just helped bring it all to life. They wanted a kid friendly space that still had an adult vibe that no longer was based off of furniture from college hand-me-down years. Since they loved modern farmhouse style we had to make sure there was shiplap and also some stained wood elements to warm up the space. This space is a great example of a very nice finished basement done cost-effectively without sacrificing some comforts or features.

Crestwood Renovation

Square Inch Design

Photography: Viktor Ramos
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley home bar in Cincinnati with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Marble Honeycomb Mosaic Tile Backsplash

Gayler Design Build

The backsplash is 6” Thassos Marble Honeycomb Mosaic tile.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in San Francisco with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Pinnacle Entertainment

Incredible Home

Custom entertainment unit in luxurious penthouse, offering a place to display wine, serve dishes, and store glassware.
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

Heights Road Residence

Z+ Interiors

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in New York with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets and white benchtop.

High Point

Axiom Builders

Mid-sized contemporary wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Beachside Maximalist

Potthast Design, LLC

This is an example of a beach style single-wall wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and white benchtop.

Bel Aire Remodel

Natalie Myers

Contemporary single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

White Kitchen with Blue Hex Tile Wet Bar

Fireclay Tile

Looking for wet bar backsplash ideas? Make it stand out with dreamy blue hex tile. Surrounded by a sea of white cabinetry, this geometric tile backsplash in watery Naples Blue carves out a corner of paradise. TILE SHOWN Hexite in Naples Blue DESIGN Blythe Interiors PHOTOS Natalia Robert Photography

The Chíc Sea Shack

Robert Paige Cabinetry LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Riverside Victorian Kitchen & Baths Modernized

Liv Companies LLC Design + Build

Coffee and Beverage bar with wine storage and open shelving
This is an example of a 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.

Birmingham, MI Interior Remodel

MainStreet Design Build

This built-in wet bar was added to the remodeled living room, giving the homeowners a convenient entertaining space without having to go up and down to the first-floor kitchen continually.

Light and Bright Classic Kitchen

Brakefield Design Collective

James Meyer Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped home bar in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Landon

Frankel Design Build

This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped wet bar in Houston with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.