Designed by Julie Lyons Photographed by Dan Cutrona
This is an example of a large eclectic l-shaped seated home bar in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and an undermount sink.

Marylebone Loft Apartment

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

A jaunty 1950's cocktail bar sits beneath the ceiling canopy detail, and adjacent to some antique mirrored Crittall windows. Photographer: Rachael Smith

Ft. Lauderdale Eclectic Residence

Errez Design Inc.

Inspiration for a small eclectic single-wall home bar in Miami with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops and mirror splashback.

Design / Build Work

Pureform Design/Build, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and plywood floors.

Bar Stools

George Smith

George Smith bespoke items. Square red leather bar stools from a project at Sexy Fish restaurant in central London.
Design ideas for a large eclectic l-shaped home bar in London with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Vibrant Kitchen & Butler's Pantry Renovation

CLR Design Services, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

British Colonial meets Modern Beach House - Ocean Blvd

D for Design

Photo of a large eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and stone slab splashback.

Upper East Side Residence

Michael Zenreich Architects

Photo by Mike Biondo
Eclectic single-wall home bar in New York with no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Eclectic Flair Renovation

Melichar Architects

Photo by Jessica Ayala
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

European Industrial

KE Design Studio

Design ideas for an expansive eclectic l-shaped home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Coffee Nook

HDR Remodeling Inc.

These clients hand picked the tiles they'd like to go in their newly remodeled coffee nook and it truly brightens up this corner area!
Small eclectic single-wall home bar in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and grey benchtop.

23 - Transitional Omar Home Bar

Aspire Fine Homes

PETER MOLICK FOR THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Expansive eclectic galley seated home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic floors, black benchtop and beige floor.

Recent Projects

ERA STONE & TILE

Design ideas for an eclectic wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback and black benchtop.

Hoboken Fire House Residence

Wills Design Associates

California Closets Bar
Large eclectic single-wall home bar in New York with no sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Golf Course Views

Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center

Designed by Julie Lyons Photographed by Dan Cutrona
Photo of a large eclectic l-shaped seated home bar in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Vibrant Kitchen & Butler's Pantry Renovation

CLR Design Services, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Fixtures & Countertops

ELEMENTS

Inspiration for a small eclectic single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and marble benchtops.

Marylebone Loft Apartment

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

A jaunty 1950's cocktail bar sits beneath the ceiling canopy detail, and adjacent to some antique mirrored Crittall windows. Photographer: Rachael Smith

Duplex - Cucina

S&L Associati - Studio Simone Speciale

Eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Florence with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

London Apartment V

LOVE INTERIORS

This is an example of a small eclectic home bar in London with marble benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Eclectic Home Bar Design Ideas with Marble Benchtops

A eclectic 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 an eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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.