Dave Adams Photography
Photo of a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Arizona Moderne - Bar

H. Ryan Studio

Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H. Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Photo of a modern galley wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Built-in Custom Furniture

Broward Custom Kitchens, Inc.

Dawn Maggio
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Miami with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, travertine floors and beige floor.

Newton Square Bar

Hinkle Custom Cabinets

Design ideas for a large country single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Barn Renovation - Living Room

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Photographer: Barry Halkin Interior: Michael Shannon Interior Design
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, limestone benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Elliott Residence

Margaret Lynn, AIA

Interior bar overlooking the patio/pool/golf course. Photo by Jim Bartsch.
Expansive mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, travertine floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Florida Residence

WPL Interior Design

Jay Greene Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, limestone benchtops, porcelain floors, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Basement Wet Bar and Stairs

FBC Remodel

Walk down the stairs and see this gorgeous walk-behind wet bar with granite countertops and glass front cabinets. ©Finished Basement Company
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, green splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Monogram

Keith's Appliances

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall wet bar in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback and slate floors.

Brewster contemporary meets Mediterranean mix

At Home Design LLC

Wet bar custom designed to fit hall space between living room and parlor.
Photo of a small mediterranean galley seated home bar in Bridgeport with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, porcelain floors, limestone benchtops and mirror splashback.

CUSTOM MADE WALL UNITS

Gam Woodwork

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Miami with beige cabinets, limestone benchtops, mirror splashback, linoleum floors and beige floor.

Bar

Sandra Amate - Diseño de Interiores

Bar en suite
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic seated home bar in Other with limestone benchtops and black benchtop.

Coffee bar cabinetry with recessed hammered sink and travertine countetop

CabinetWerks by Orren Pickell

http://www.cabinetwerks.com. Coffee bar with hammered copper bar sink and roman travertine countertop. Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan. Cabinetry by Wood-Mode/Brookhaven.

Bar

Dr-Z Architects

La divisione tra l'area pranzo e la cucina è fluida ma marcata dalla presenza del bancone bar, rivestito nella stessa pietra lavica del tavolo da pranzo e decorato a mano con un motivo a greca bianca.

San Juan Spanish Revival

Concept Design, Inc.

We removed the closet in this game room and added built in seating and a bar area.
Photo of a large mediterranean home bar in Orange County with limestone benchtops, limestone floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Basement Bar

Graf Custom Construction LLC

Mid-sized country galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Secluded Retreat

Holden Design Group

secluded family retreat
This is an example of a large country single-wall wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Kitchen Remodeling Projects

IMPROVE or MOVE

Kitchen designed and developed by the Design Build Pros. Project managed and built by Mark of Excellence.
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Newark with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback and stone slab splashback.

Mid-Century Bar in Larchmont

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

Tiny spaces can, indeed, make huge statements. Case in point is this sensational wet bar, nestled into a living room niche. The décor is relaxed, starting with the checker-weave sisal rug, soft blue velvet upholstery on mission-inspired walnut furnishings, and the rugged fieldstone fireplace with reclaimed wood mantle. Instead of blending inconspicuously into the space, it stands out in bold contrast. Strategically placed opposite the fireplace, it creates a prominent “look at me” design moment. Flat panel doors in beautifully-figured natural walnut lend a modern richness. Side walls, ceiling, and backsplash are all enrobed in the same veneer panels, giving the alcove a snug, warm appeal. To maintain the clean lines, cabinet hardware was eliminated: wall units have touch latches; bases have a channel with unique integrated recesses on the backs of the doors. This petite space lives large for entertaining. Uppers provide plenty of storage for glassware and bottles, while pullouts inside a full-height base cabinet hold bar essentials. The beverage fridge is discreetly hidden behind a matching panel. When your objective is a cohesive, unified esthetic, any additional materials have to complement the cabinetry without upstaging them. The honed limestone countertop and hammered nickel sink contribute quiet texture. This project was designed by Bilotta’s, Senior Designer, Randy O’Kane in collaboration with Jessica Jacobson Designs.

Luxury Log Cabin

Travis Miller Homes

Randy Colwell
Photo of a mid-sized u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, limestone benchtops and ceramic floors.

Brown Home Bar Design Ideas with Limestone Benchtops

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.