Photo of a country l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, brown floor, black benchtop, light wood cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Living Room Bar- Los Angeles, California

designstiles

Custom Living Room addition. Photo Credit: Amy Bartlam
Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Reggie Award Winner 2018 - Transitional Two Story

David Charlez Designs

Space Crafting
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Transitional Basement & Bath Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with white splashback, timber splashback, black floor, black benchtop, medium wood cabinets, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops and slate floors.

Los Angeles

Regal X Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, black cabinets, porcelain floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Private Home

Radiant Lighting

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Scottsdale Eclectic

Dettaglio Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Phoenix with glass-front cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop, an undermount sink and medium wood cabinets.

Mooresville Lake House

Alair Homes Charlotte

Jim Schmid
This is an example of a country u-shaped home bar in Charlotte with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

The Modern Family Basement

Bay Area Contracting, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, brick splashback, red floor and black benchtop.

Simple Perfection

Arden Interiors

martin knowles
Design ideas for a contemporary seated home bar in Vancouver with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Northgrove Residence

Studio Steinbomer

Interior view of the Northgrove Residence. Interior Design by Amity Worrell & Co. Construction by Smith Builders. Photography by Andrea Calo.
This is an example of an expansive beach style u-shaped seated home bar in Austin with open cabinets, granite benchtops, vinyl floors, beige floor, black benchtop and metal splashback.

Traditional Bungalow In Kozhikode / Calicut

Mrigank Sharma Photography

Design ideas for a tropical seated home bar in Other with black splashback, beige floor and black benchtop.

PH VA

Línea Vertical

This is an example of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Mexico City with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, black floor and black benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Black 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.