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Inspiration for a modern wet bar in DC Metro with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, vinyl floors and white benchtop.

Ortega French

Morales Construction Co., Inc.

Mid-sized single-wall home bar in Jacksonville with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback and stone slab splashback.

Beautiful bars of Belle Meade

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Photo of a mid-sized galley wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Saratoga Springs Bespoke Kitchen

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

Scott Bergmann Photography
Photo of a large transitional home bar in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Carolyn and Adam

B Designs Interior's

Design ideas for an expansive transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Wet Bar

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Beautiful custom bar covered in Florida Tile Quartzite Ledgerstone. Custom maple cabinetry by Ayr Custom Cabinets. Cambria Seagrove Quartz countertops. Blanco Diamond sink with Delta Trinsic Pro faucet. The following appliances serve the bar: Jenn-Air Microwave/Oven Combination; Jenn-Air Refrigerator; GE Monogram Dishwasher; and Marvel Icemaker. Virginia Tile Basaltine Dark Gray flooring tile. Florida Tile Ledgerstone on face of bar and walls. General contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Architecture by Helman Sechrist Architecture; photos by Marie Martin Kinney.

HomeFest Fulton Manor

Keidel Supply

A bartender's dream! Enough space to serve appetizers and mix a variety of drinks. Gorgeous Mouser Knotty Alder semi-custom cabinets have plaza beaded inset doors with the chocolate stain truly bring out the brick wall. And the neutral quartz countertop flows seamlessly with the rest of the design.

Wet Bar

C R

Mid-sized modern galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, marble floors and grey floor.

First Floor Open Concept Remodel

Custom Living

This Indianapolis home went through a drastic transformation to go from multiple main floor rooms, to one welcoming open concept. Custom Living's in-house designer, Justin, designed a wonderful plan to touch on what everyone enjoys about an open floor plan. Allowing more entertaining space, a cohesive social atmosphere, and to utilize rooms/square footage that previously left idle.

Beautiful bars of Belle Meade

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Coastal Retreat

Gilbert Design Group

Mediterranean home on the cliff in Laguna Beach, CA gets a huge update while still staying true to the style of architecture of the home.
This is an example of a beach style home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, limestone floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Playfully Posh Bar + Lounge

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Refreshing Transitional Mountain View Remodel

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Mark Pinkerton - vi360 Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall home bar in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rancho Santa Fe - Fairbanks Ranch New Build

Anne Rae Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, limestone floors and brown floor.

Hidden Hills Major Remodel and Addition

Mega Builders

The bar with its built-in cappuccino machine, which is facing both the kitchen and the family room. A secondary powder room serving the family room area in view.

Portfolio: Mediterranean Estate Home, 10,000 s.f., Building design & Details

Susan Berry Design, Inc.

Mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped wet bar in Orlando with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets and quartzite benchtops.

An Inviting, Family-Friendly Kitchen & Living Space

Amazing Spaces

This butler's pantry serves as the transition space between the kitchen and dining room. It offers tons of storage for all the family's serving pieces and wet bar needs. The blue accent wall adds visual impact and sets off the ivory colored cabinets. Peter Krupenye

Rustic Dining Room - Maple Lawn

B. Chic Interiors

Home Bar Accessories Brigid Wethington
Photo of a large country galley wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

ELEGANT LIVING

Coyle Construction Company

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with quartzite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

Oceanfront Kitchen

Abbate Tile and Marble

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, marble floors and beaded inset cabinets.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Beaded Inset Cabinets 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.