Needham Spec House. Wet Bar: Wet Bar cabinets Schrock with Yale appliances. Quartz counter selected by BUYER. Blue subway staggered joint backsplash. Trim color Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace. Shaws flooring Empire Oak in Vanderbilt finish selected by BUYER. Wall color and lights provided by BUYER. Photography by Sheryl Kalis. Construction by Veatch Property Development.

Portland Area Basement Build-out

R Squared Architecture + Planning

This basement features a full-size large home bar to accommodate the needs to the client. Includes dishwasher, microwave and full size fridge. Plenty of cabinet space to store all the accessories.

Traditional Home in Great Falls, VA

Asta Homes

This is an example of a traditional galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Basement Remodel | Roswell GA

Kalaa Chakra Interiors

Anastasia Alkema Photography
Inspiration for an expansive modern galley seated home bar with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, blue benchtop and glass sheet splashback.

Artistic Mix | Beaverton Kitchen Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

This stadium liquor cabinet keeps bottles tucked away in the butler's pantry.
This is an example of a large transitional galley wet bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Basement Remodel | Roswell GA

Kalaa Chakra Interiors

Anastasia Alkema Photography
Design ideas for an expansive modern galley seated home bar with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, blue benchtop and glass sheet splashback.

Basement Remodel | Roswell GA

Kalaa Chakra Interiors

Anastasia Alkema Photography
Photo of an expansive modern galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, blue benchtop and glass sheet splashback.

San Clemente

Blackband Design

AFTER: BAR | We completely redesigned the bar structure by opening it up. It was previously closed on one side so we wanted to be able to walk through to the living room. We created a floor to ceiling split vase accent wall behind the bar to give the room some texture and break up the white walls. We carried over the tile from the entry to the bar and used hand stamped carrara marble to line the front of the bar and used a smoky blue glass for the bar counters. | Renovations + Design by Blackband Design | Photography by Tessa Neustadt

Artistic Mix | Beaverton Kitchen Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Bedrosian Cloe White straight stack horizontal tiles and EleQuence Meadow Mist quartz countertops carry the kitchen design throughout the space. The mix of of Alder lower cabinets and painted Grizzle Gray (SW 7068) upper cabinets give this Beaverton kitchen remodel a fresh look.

Modern Nautical Kitchen & Bar

J&J Carpet One Floor & Home

Backsplash: Soho Studio, Reflection Arctic Glam Superwhite Frosted Glass with Inverted Beveled Mirror in a herringbone pattern. Grout: Tec, Silverado. Countertops: Cambria quartz in Mayfair with an eased edge.

Royal and Different

DKV Consulting Pty Ltd

The space belonged to someone who expected us to create a lounge for his business associates from middle east asia, Europe and India. We did the full makeover of this space. The colours are very shiny and glossy on the walls and curtains. The sofa has a very english styling and colours. The accessories were kept very indian. The client was very happy as it made his guests feel connected and luxurious. The lounge looked ROYAL and DIFFERENT.

Pendants over Bar

DUCE CONSTRUCTION CORP

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary galley wet bar in New York with an integrated sink, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors and blue benchtop.

Portland Area Basement Build-out

R Squared Architecture + Planning

This basement features a full-size large home bar to accommodate the needs to the client. Includes dishwasher, microwave and full size fridge. Plenty of cabinet space to store all the accessories.

Galley Home Bar Design Ideas with Blue Benchtop

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.