Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and light hardwood floors.

Rancho Santa Fe Custom Home

Bungalow 56

Kristen Vincent Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood floors.

Speakeasy Basement - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Cabanas

SoCal Contractor

Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops and white splashback.

Transitional Lower Level Basement Buildout

Harte Remodels, LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, black cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets and mirror splashback.

Lakewood Condo

Modern Smart Homes

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, marble floors and white floor.

Brighton: Renovation & Extension

First Avenue Homes

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped home bar in Melbourne with black cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

The Honeysuckle

Biringer Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a country galley seated home bar in Richmond with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, brick splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Altadena Showcase

JL Interiors

This chic modern guest house was designed for the Altadena Showcase. In this space you will see the kitchen, living room and guest bed & bathroom. The metallic back splash was added to make the kitchen a focal point in this space. The velvet counter stools add glam & texture. JL Interiors is a LA-based creative/diverse firm that specializes in residential interiors. JL Interiors empowers homeowners to design their dream home that they can be proud of! The design isn’t just about making things beautiful; it’s also about making things work beautifully. Contact us for a free consultation Hello@JLinteriors.design _ 310.390.6849_ www.JLinteriors.design

Modern 2 Level Bar

ULFBUILT

Black, white and grey interor bar with white and grey marble countertops. 2 level island counters with multi-grey subway tiles wall makes this a captivating room.

Home Bar with Koi Wallpaper Backsplash and Black High Gloss Cabinets

Paper Moon Painting

Fabulous home bar where we installed the koi wallpaper backsplash and painted the cabinets in a high-gloss black lacquer!
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops and black benchtop.

Sherwood Park Custom Home

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and mosaic tile splashback.

Fabulous Family Home

Laura U Design Collective

Photos by Alan Blakely
Design ideas for a l-shaped seated home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Contemporary/Modern Wine Cellars

Innovative Wine Cellar Designs

Innovative Wine Cellar Designs is the nation’s leading custom wine cellar design, build, installation and refrigeration firm. As a wine cellar design build company, we believe in the fundamental principles of architecture, design, and functionality while also recognizing the value of the visual impact and financial investment of a quality wine cellar. By combining our experience and skill with our attention to detail and complete project management, the end result will be a state of the art, custom masterpiece. Our design consultants and sales staff are well versed in every feature that your custom wine cellar will require.

Butlers Pantry

Charleston Building and Development

Design ideas for a small traditional galley home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Casacquasanta: New Custom Construction Spanifornia in Westfield, NJ

Michael Robert Construction

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Brookline Residence

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Modern Kitchen

Terracotta Studio

The Simple and tall cabinetry, the black pendants and two tone neutral color palette define the modern aesthetic of the kitchen. The Dacor appliances blend and disappear fully into the cabinetry where needed, while the modernist range, with its elegant brass burners, complements the minimalist design. The home bar has black marble on dark cabinets accented with brass pulls for a sophisticated drama. The antique mirror reflects the homeowners prints across the room The built-in banquette was over-sized to bring color into the room and to frame the Tulip breakfast table. The prints in the breakfast area, are from the Wynwood District of Miami, were photographed by Luly. They are a refreshing and colorful reminder of her home town. Black accents, rectilinear hardware, and light countertops provide just enough of a delicate balance to the show-stopping combination of Dacor appliances. The end result is a smart, modern kitchen with warm and colorful touches that make it an extremely functional crowning jewel of the home.

Black and White Kitchen

Design Line Kitchens

Kitchen Designed by Ralph Katz of Design Line Kitchens Photograph by Nettie Einhorn
Photo of a country l-shaped home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and light hardwood floors.

New Orleans Estate

Sofia Joelsson Design

Sofia Joelsson Design, Interior Design Services. Living room bar, two story New Orleans new construction. Rich Grey toned wood flooring, Colorful art, Grand Piano, Mirror, Large baseboards, wainscot, Console Table, Living Room, fireplace , kitchen, bar, black marble, antique mirror backsplash

Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Cabinets and Marble 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.