Satori Photography
Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Highgrove

Vaughan Building Company

Basement bar
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Upscale Transitional

Arjay Builders Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Omaha with porcelain floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback and grey floor.

Basement Remodel

Shier Signature Home LLC.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback and ceramic floors.

The Lund Project

The Plumbery

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

Arrowhead Custom Cottage

Master Plan Builders & Master Plan Design

Fully featured wet coffee bar with moroccan inspired tile, floating shelving, and wine refridgerator.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

High-End Game Room

Pharaoh Manufacturing

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Contemporary beach home in Wild Dunes SC

ML Design, Allied ASID

Gorgeous modern ocean view transformation, warm modern wood tones throughout, custom cabinets and lighting, gold tones and fixtures with glass stairway wall-amazing ocean view design flow.

Livermore Residence Remodel

Raashi Design

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Irie Homes Playful Parade

Madison Avenue Design & Home Styling

Photo of a mid-sized country home bar in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets and quartzite benchtops.

South Street Custom Home

Michaelson Homes LLC

This stunning custom bar says we love to entertain! You can access it from the foyer or the kitchen/dining area. Designed and crafted by Riverside Custom Cabinetry, the bar is flanked by stacked stone and features the same quartz top from the kitchen, wine fridge, beverage fridge, bar sink, and liquor storage. The upper cabinets are supported by custom metal brackets designed and crafted by one of our Michaelson Homes employees.

Historic Sea Cabins

St. Pierre Construction

Bright inset cabinetry and panel-ready appliances make a huge statement in this wet bar. Other features are Quartzite countertops, custom horn hardware, floating shelves and brass Waterworks hardware.

Finished Basement in St. Paul

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

We love finishing basements and this one was no exception. Creating a new family friendly space from dark and dingy is always so rewarding. Tschida Construction facilitated the construction end and we made sure even though it was a small space, we had some big style. The slat stairwell feature males the space feel more open and spacious and the artisan tile in a basketweave pattern elevates the space. Installing luxury vinyl plank on the floor in a warm brown undertone and light wall color also makes the space feel less basement and a more open and airy.

Classic Home in Historical District - 41 Westminster

Showcase Home Builders, Inc.

Decorative shiplap trimmed kitchen island
Photo of a traditional home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and white benchtop.

Ravenna Contemporary Dwelling

Workshop Estates

Photo of a large modern galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Clubhouse

Deanna's Interior Designs

Linda McManus Images
This is an example of an expansive country u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Ultra Modern 1.5 Story Martin

Sierra Homes (Omaha, NE)

Amoura Productions
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Great Room Addition + Patio

Red House Design Build

This great room addition is the perfect entertainment spot. An expansive home bar with seating for 6. A family room for socializing and friends. To the right, two set of french doors lead to a large patio for outdoor dining. Photography by Aaron Usher III. Instagram: @redhousedesignbuild

Happy Hour

Lisa & Leroy

No bar is complete without a prep sink, ice maker, and beverage center. Everything you need to shake up a martini at five o'clock.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Uptown Loft - Bar

SM Design Associates (SMDA)

Vintage industrial style bar integrated into contemporary walnut cabinets. Photographer: Tim Street-Porter
Inspiration for a small industrial l-shaped wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, concrete floors and grey floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Quartzite 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.