Warm Earth tones create an inviting feel to this personal bar area.
Wet bar - small traditional single-wall light wood floor wet bar idea in Raleigh with granite countertops, raised-panel cabinets and medium tone wood cabinets

Irving Ave - Minneapolis, MN

OSLO Builders

OSLO Builders
Wet bar - small traditional single-wall dark wood floor wet bar idea in Minneapolis with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets and granite countertops

Custom Bar

MLC Interiors

Custom Wet Bar Area MLC Interiors 35 Old Farm Road Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Inspiration for a small timeless single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar remodel in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets and granite countertops

Wet Bar with Arched Opening and Glass Fronted Cabinetry

Orren Pickell Building Group

This French country, new construction home features a circular first-floor layout that connects from great room to kitchen and breakfast room, then on to the dining room via a small area that turned out to be ideal for a fully functional bar. Directly off the kitchen and leading to the dining room, this space is perfectly located for making and serving cocktails whenever the family entertains. In order to make the space feel as open and welcoming as possible while connecting it visually with the kitchen, glass cabinet doors and custom-designed, leaded-glass column cabinetry and millwork archway help the spaces flow together and bring in. The space is small and tight, so it was critical to make it feel larger and more open. Leaded-glass cabinetry throughout provided the airy feel we were looking for, while showing off sparkling glassware and serving pieces. In addition, finding space for a sink and under-counter refrigerator was challenging, but every wished-for element made it into the final plan. Photo by Mike Kaskel

Bloomingdale Kitchen Mika

Design First Builders

With a desire to embrace deep wood tones and a more 'rustic' approach to sets the bar apart from the rest of the Kitchen - we designed the small area to include reclaimed wood accents and custom pipe storage for bar essentials.

First Floor Overhaul

Touchstone Kitchen and Bath

Inspiration for a small timeless single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor dry bar remodel in Philadelphia with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, porcelain backsplash and gray countertops

Roswell Renovation

Trademark Building Company

Mimi Erickson
Small elegant single-wall wet bar photo in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and distressed cabinets

Rivertown Traditional

J.L. Smith Construction, Inc.

This small morning kitchen in the master bedroom is full of functionality in a tiny space. A trough sink and bar faucet are next to a built in refrigerator and coffee maker.

Summerland Kitchen

BMC Cabinet Specialists

Home bar - small traditional single-wall dark wood floor home bar idea in Los Angeles with white cabinets, quartzite countertops, no sink and shaker cabinets

Home Bar

C&E Builders AZ

Custom bar built for the homeowner, with butcher block countertops, custom made cabinets with built-in beverage fridge, & 8 lighted floating shelves. The cabinets color is Behr cracked pepper and the brick is Mcnear Greenich.

Dutch Colonial Charm

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Combination wet bar and coffee bar. Bottom drawer is sized for liquor bottles. Joyelle West Photography
Small elegant single-wall light wood floor wet bar photo in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, brown countertops and shaker cabinets

Holmby Hills

P2 Design

Adam Latham, Belair Photography
Example of a small classic single-wall medium tone wood floor wet bar design in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and mirror backsplash

New Smyrna beach condos

Del Mar Construction

Example of a small classic single-wall medium tone wood floor wet bar design in Orlando with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops and multicolored backsplash

Pool House / Guest House/ Home Office Closet Mini bar

Hive Home

Heath tile Farrow and Ball Inchyra cabinets Vintage stools, Sub Zero Appliances
Home bar - small traditional single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor home bar idea in Los Angeles with open cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, beige backsplash and white countertops

Basement for Bricks (aka Legos)

Capital Construction Custom Homes, LLC

Inspiration for a small timeless single-wall ceramic tile wet bar remodel in Denver with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and laminate countertops

Suburban Renovation - West Chester, PA

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Small elegant single-wall medium tone wood floor wet bar photo in Philadelphia with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood countertops and mirror backsplash

Belgian Country

Arcadia Builders LLC

Small elegant galley light wood floor wet bar photo in Phoenix with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, glass sheet backsplash and white countertops

Jackson Road Kitchen

Anne Marie Design Studio, LLC

Inspiration for a small timeless single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar remodel in St Louis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops and mirror backsplash

Sagamore Road

Clawson Cabinets

Robert Glasgow
Small elegant single-wall light wood floor home bar photo in New York with dark wood cabinets, granite countertops and multicolored backsplash

Grand Rapids Lower Level Pub

Starlite Kitchens

A stainless steel beverage cooler is the perfect complement to the silver glazed cabinetry. The large mirrored wall helps adds a spacious element to the area.

Small Traditional Home Bar Ideas

Everyone has their favorite spot to enjoy a glass of wine or a shot of whiskey. For some people, that spot is right in the comfort of their own traditional home bar. In-home bars can act as a central hub for entertainment, and can easily bring with them the fun atmosphere of a tavern or cocktail lounge. When browsing photos for classic home bar ideas, ask yourself the following questions to make sure you create exactly what you want and need:

I want to build a home bar. Where do I start?

First, pick a location. Generally, people will build a basement bar or corner bar in an area near the kitchen or dining room. If you are limited in terms of available indoor space, an outdoor bar is an excellent option, especially during warmer seasons. Once you have secured a location, decide on what functionality you want to include in your space, such as sinks, storage and refrigeration. This will help you with the overall layout of your home bar design, and then you can start picking materials and finishes that will coordinate with the rest of the space.

Do I need a wet bar or portable bar?

Including a sink in the functionality of your new watering hole makes it a wet bar. Sinks are convenient for home bars if you choose a location far from your kitchen. Don’t need running water? You might think about going with one of the many portable home bar design ideas, which will enable you to conveniently turn any space in your house into a timeless barroom or cantina. For portable options, try a fun bar cart.

What elegant home bar furniture should I get?

Choose furniture that will coordinate well with the rest of your home’s traditional decor. Seating and storage are essential to home bar designs, so look for bar stools and a liquor cabinet of some sort. If you are creating a freestanding station instead of using existing countertops, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stool and table height work together before you finalize any home bar designs. Once you’ve found all of the right furniture pieces, you can implement your favorite decorative elements based on the home bar ideas that inspire you the most.

How should I decorate my traditional home bar?

Accessorizing is the fun part of finalizing traditional home bar designs. Find a theme that you want to incorporate — think about what you might see at your favorite traditional pub or alehouse. There are infinite bar decorating ideas to choose from, but don’t stress too much about finding the right barware pieces, as these are easy to change out. Bottle openers, decanters, ice buckets, cocktail shakers and glassware are a few of the functional accessories to remember to pick up. Coasters, neon lights or signage are all great home bar ideas that will help you achieve the traditional look you want, whether it’s a futuristic lounge or a historical saloon. Last, but not least, don’t forget to stock up on your beverage of choice!