Home bar.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors and soapstone benchtops.

Welte

Goebelwood Industries, Inc.

The full bar downstairs with an Ebony painted finish
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Mediterranean - Aggarwal Residence

Impluvium Architecture

Impluvium Architecture Location: San Ramon, CA, USA This project was a direct referral from a friend. I was the Architect and helped coordinate with various sub-contractors. I also co-designed the project with various consultants including Interior and Landscape Design Almost always, and in this case, I do my best to draw out the creativity of my clients, even when they think that they are not creative. This house is a perfect example of that with much of the client's vision and culture infused into the house.

Rosedale Custom

Mosier Luxury Homes

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Lakewood Estates Private Retreat, Lake Geneva WI

Lowell Custom Homes

Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, WI. This private lakeside retreat in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Lower level bar area with rich wood cabinetry, glass doors on upper cabinets for display and seating at bar.

Black and Walnut Modern Industrial Design Kitchen in DC

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Inspiration for a small industrial single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Wisconsin Rustic Luxury

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Lower Level Hardwood Floors by Lifecore, Anew Gentling || Bar Cabinets by Aspect Cabinetry in Dark Azure on Poplar || Upper Accent Cabinets by Shiloh Cabinetry in Dusty Road on Alder || Full Slab Backsplash and Countertop by Silestone in Suede Charcoal

1920s Ann Arbor Colonial Gets a Refresh

Meadowlark Design+Build

A bar area was added as part of the rear addition to this 1920s colonial home in Ann Arbor, MI. Stairs lead to the new main floor bathroom (door closed in this photo).

ST. MARTIN II

Westridge Builders Inc

Inspiration for an expansive transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Traditional Homes

Candelaria Design Associates

Dino Tonn
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, porcelain floors and an undermount sink.

Modern Rustic Home

K & K Interiors, LLC

Large transitional single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Lakefront Home

Capital Construction Inc

Photo of a large modern u-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Lincoln Barn Conversion

Harper Elm General Contractor

Mid-sized country galley wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Wet Bar Sink

Corey-Built, Inc

Close up of the sink of the wet bar
Mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Rustic Contemporary Ski Lodge, Truckee, CA

Aspen Leaf Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback and stone tile splashback.

Aero Bar

Cory Mohr Design

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

South River House

Kimmel Studio Architects

Devin Kimmel
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops and mirror splashback.

Sea Island Residence

JDS Designs, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Cedarbrake Project

Live Oak Houston Builders

Photo of a contemporary galley wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, mirror splashback and grey benchtop.

Elias Residence

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink and Soapstone 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.