Photo of a small wet bar in Boston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Basement Kitchen

Woodbridge Kitchen&Bath LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped home bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Sherman Oaks

KaramiaDesigns Inc.

Contemporary home bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and marble splashback.

French Country Character

TruKitchens

In this kitchen bar area, another workspace has been laid out to maximize the space’s hosting potential. This cozy corner features a large worktable, marble countertop, undermount sink, large wine refrigerator, and ample upper and lower cabinetry. Custom vintage-inspired mirrored cabinetry doors are a beautiful design moment bringing sparkle into the space. Cabinetry: Grabill Cabinets, Countertops: Grothouse, Great Lakes Granite, Range Hood: Raw Urth, Builder: Ron Wassenaar, Interior Designer: Diane Hasso Studios, Photography: Ashley Avila Photography

11 Bowling Green Project

11bowlinggreen

R. Thompson
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts home bar in Other with marble splashback.

Hoboken Haven

Camia Brown Interiors

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this bar boasts luxurious brass fixtures that lend a touch of opulence. The glistening marble backsplash adds a sense of grandeur, creating a stunning focal point that commands attention. Designed with a family in mind, this bar seamlessly blends style and practicality. It's a space where you can gather with loved ones, creating cherished memories while enjoying your favorite beverages. Whether you're hosting intimate gatherings or simply unwinding after a long day, this bar caters to your every need!

Lagniappe - Glen Kernan Golf & Country Club

Dostie Homes

Home FX Real Estate Media
Beach style home bar in Jacksonville with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and marble splashback.

Luxury Home Bar 001

Paverca Renovation Services

In this Cutest and Luxury Home Bar we use a soft but eye catching pallet with gold taps and beautiful accent mosaic.
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Upper Arlington countertops- contract work done by The Bellepoint Company

Distinctive Marble and Granite

Bradshaw Photography
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Columbus with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Beverly Hills Residence

lauri morrison studio

Large transitional galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets and marble splashback.

Beige Home Bar Design Ideas with Marble Splashback

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.