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Austin refined
Austin refined
Natalie Howe Design
Example of a small transitional single-wall porcelain tile and brown floor dry bar design in Austin with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, black countertops and no sink
Historic Home Renovation in Kirkwood
Historic Home Renovation in Kirkwood
Killeen Studio Architects
Renovation of a wood-framed Italiante-style cottage that was built in 1863. Listed as a nationally registered landmark, the "McLangen-Black House" was originally detached from the main house and received several additions throughout the 20th century.
Mission Hills Chef's Kitchen
Mission Hills Chef's Kitchen
Inplace Studio
Photos by ZackBenson.com The perfect eclectic kitchen, designed around a professional chef. This kitchen features custom cabinets by Wood-Mode, SieMatic and Woodland cabinets. White marble cabinets cover the island with a custom leg. This highly functional kitchen features a Wolf Range with a steamer and fryer on each side of the range under the large custom cutting boards. Polished brass toe kicks bring this kitchen to the next level.
Modern Classic in Denver
Modern Classic in Denver
Laura Medicus Interiors
This home was built in the early 2000’s. We completely reconfigured the kitchen, updated the breakfast room, added a bar to the living room, updated a powder room, a staircase and several fireplaces. Interior Styling by Kristy Oatman. Photographs by Jordan Katz. FEATURED IN Colorado Nest
Transitional Home Bar
Transitional Home Bar
Home bar - small transitional single-wall home bar idea in New York with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash and white countertops
Beverly Hills MidCentury
Beverly Hills MidCentury
LA Dwelling
Mario Peixoto
Home bar - small 1960s single-wall light wood floor home bar idea in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash and ceramic backsplash
Fox Point
Fox Point
Peter Eskuche, AIA
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor home bar remodel in Minneapolis with no sink, wood countertops, brown backsplash and wood backsplash
Potter Rd
Potter Rd
Lina Shelton
Custom built white oak flush inset cabinetry with nice touch of satin brass, marble countertop, antiques mirror backsplash and gorgeous Subzero wine units.
Earthy Linden Reno
Earthy Linden Reno
Dan Wangler: Design • Build • Renew
Wet bar - small transitional brown floor wet bar idea in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray backsplash and black countertops
PLANDOME RESIDENCE INTERIORS
PLANDOME RESIDENCE INTERIORS
ss.mm design
Seated home bar - small transitional u-shaped marble floor and white floor seated home bar idea in New York with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, white countertops and an undermount sink
A 1940’s Home Gets a New “Heart”
A 1940’s Home Gets a New “Heart”
Medford Remodeling
Our designers also included a small column of built-in shelving on the side of the cabinetry in the kitchen, facing the dining room, creating the perfect spot for our clients to display decorative trinkets. This little detail adds visual interest to the coffee station while providing our clients with an area they can customize year-round. The glass-front upper cabinets also act as a customizable display case, as we included LED backlighting on the inside – perfect for coffee cups, wine glasses, or decorative glassware. Final photos by Impressia Photography.
Alta Loma
Alta Loma
Maven Home Interiors
Small transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash and white countertops
Our Work
Our Work
Peschko Construction
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar remodel in New York with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, cement tile backsplash and white countertops
Sophisticated Traditional Kitchen
Sophisticated Traditional Kitchen
Karen Berkemeyer Home
Wet bar - small traditional single-wall porcelain tile and gray floor wet bar idea in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and a drop-in sink
Nature's Best
Nature's Best
KI3 Design
Bar area
Example of a small mountain style galley wet bar design in Boston with glass-front cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and beige backsplash
2016 St. Jude Dream Home
2016 St. Jude Dream Home
McLain Homes, LLC
Inspiration for a small farmhouse single-wall wet bar remodel in New Orleans with white cabinets
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Karen Kempf Interiors
A farmhouse style was achieved in this new construction home by keeping the details clean and simple. Shaker style cabinets and square stair parts moldings set the backdrop for incorporating our clients’ love of Asian antiques. We had fun re-purposing the different pieces she already had: two were made into bathroom vanities; and the turquoise console became the star of the house, welcoming visitors as they walk through the front door.
Knox Street
Knox Street
Christiano Homes, Inc.
Lane Dittoe
Seated home bar - small contemporary galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor seated home bar idea in Orange County with an undermount sink and marble countertops
Encendido
Encendido
Tracy Lynn Studio
Small cottage single-wall wet bar photo in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash and brick backsplash
Mediterranean Wine Cellar
Mediterranean Wine Cellar
Example of a small tuscan single-wall cork floor wet bar design in Austin with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, multicolored backsplash and mosaic tile backsplash
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Think you don’t have room to host cocktail hour? Think again — a small home bar can be squeezed into just about any home, apartment or condo, no matter how space-compromised you may be. It simply requires thinking a bit more creatively about what a home bar should be. After all, you really just need a spot conveniently stocked with your favorite beverage and a few glasses! If you’re on the lookout for a little small bar inspiration, check out our guide below and browse our extensive photo gallery.

1. You Can Put It Just About Anywhere

Home bars can go almost anywhere. After all, the more unexpected the space, the more fun your mini cocktail party will be! Of course, you can tuck a small wet bar into your kitchen, which could entail a small sink, a wine refrigerator and a cabinet for glassware. You can also simply arrange a few of your favorite liqueurs on a shelf in the living room.

2. Make It Mobile

Bar carts have been experiencing quite the comeback lately, but for good reason! All you have to do is stock one up with a collection of beverages, glasses and mixing tools (if you want to be fancy), and then you can move it about whenever you want to use it.

3. It Doesn’t Have to Be a Wet Bar

In the same vein, keep in mind that a small home bar does not need a sink. Of course, having ice on hand helps, but you can always use a portable ice bucket.

4. Use the Basement

If you’ve got a basement, scope out some space to serve up some drinks. You could go all out with beer taps or just make sure you’ve got a fully-stocked fridge and plenty of glasses. To really make the spot a hangout, put up a dartboard!

5. Pull Up Some Chairs

Create a space where you’ll want to sit and linger for a while by incorporating a small bar in your living room. Set up a small table and a couple of armchairs, and keep a bottle or two on hand for casual socializing.

6. Install a Mini-Cellar In Your Kitchen

If you love a nice glass of wine, it may be worthwhile to have some bottle storage built in to your kitchen cabinetry, where you can display your collection. When you’re ready to serve one, chill it in a wine refrigerator below.

7. Hang Some Artwork

Even if all you’ve got room for is a small liquor cabinet and some counter room, make it feel like its own space by hanging some artwork on the wall above.

8. Transform a Hallway

Even a hall can become a de facto home bar. Put out a tray with your favorite beverages and some stylish glasses, and your setup can double as creative decor.


Whether you want inspiration for planning a small home bar renovation or are building a designer home bar from scratch, Houzz has 5,814 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including User and Karen Berkemeyer Home. Look through home bar pictures in different colors and styles and when you find a small home bar design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful small home bar photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.