Mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and travertine floors.

Kirkland Urban Sanctuary

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

Custom home bar featuring modern cabinets and historic charm.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown splashback and white benchtop.

Farm Pond - Sherborn, MA

Betsy Bassett Interiors

Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped wet bar with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, marble floors, white floor and brown benchtop.

Jeansonne Residence

Jairo Leon Architect

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown 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.

Home Bar

Karen Kempf Interiors

Reagan Taylor Photography
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Fresh Baby Blue Kitchen & Bar Cubby

Model Remodel

A clever under-stair bar complete with glass racks, glass rinser, sink, shelf and beverage center
Small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Memorial Riad

Marion Interior Design

This is an example of an expansive mediterranean galley seated home bar in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, green benchtop and an undermount sink.

Adrsley Basement

DMC Home Improvement

Large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback and light hardwood floors.

Lake Charlevoix Beachfront Remodel

Birchwood Construction Company

Northern Michigan summers are best spent on the water. The family can now soak up the best time of the year in their wholly remodeled home on the shore of Lake Charlevoix. This beachfront infinity retreat offers unobstructed waterfront views from the living room thanks to a luxurious nano door. The wall of glass panes opens end to end to expose the glistening lake and an entrance to the porch. There, you are greeted by a stunning infinity edge pool, an outdoor kitchen, and award-winning landscaping completed by Drost Landscape. Inside, the home showcases Birchwood craftsmanship throughout. Our family of skilled carpenters built custom tongue and groove siding to adorn the walls. The one of a kind details don’t stop there. The basement displays a nine-foot fireplace designed and built specifically for the home to keep the family warm on chilly Northern Michigan evenings. They can curl up in front of the fire with a warm beverage from their wet bar. The bar features a jaw-dropping blue and tan marble countertop and backsplash. / Photo credit: Phoenix Photographic

Grand View

BLANKwalls Design

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Beachhouse Bar

New England Design Elements

Photo of a contemporary seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets and timber splashback.

Timeless Kitchen Renovation

Evergreen Building Group, LLC.

An elegant wet bar creates additional workspace and storage just off the main kitchen.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Seattle Midcentury Addition and Remodel

H2D Architecture + Design

Design by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Built by: Carlisle Classic Homes Photos: Christopher Nelson Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, cork floors and white benchtop.

Traditional Designer's Own Kitchen and More in Canton

Showcase Kitchens

These stunning bars flank both sides of a French door heading out to a patio. One side is a wine bar with storage for glasses. A paneled Sub Zero wine cooler holds red and white wine. The 2 1/2" thick Cherry wood counters make the bars look truly old fashioned and traditional, a look that the designer wanted to maintain. The Cherry stain matches the kitchen cabinetry and really ties the open concept together. Photos By: Kyle Adams

Marblehead Neck

Carpenter & MacNeille

Richard Mandelkorn Photography
This is an example of a large traditional galley wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Huntleigh Woods

Kelly Johnson Design

Alise O'brien Photography
Design ideas for a transitional galley wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, beige splashback, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Fort Collins Custom Build

Naturecraft Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Transitional Glamour

Lavish

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, open cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Adrsley Basement

DMC Home Improvement

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback and light hardwood floors.

Yellow Home Bar Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink

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.