This is an example of a transitional single-wall home bar in New York with beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wet Bar

Palindrome Design, LLC

This wet bar sits adjacent to the gym and the sport court and features multiple refrigerated drawers. Photograph © Michael Wilkinson Photography
Design ideas for a modern single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and matchstick tile splashback.

Central London Mansion

MacAusland DESIGN

Private home bar area with fibre-optic twinkling crystal ceiling and backlit blue marble paneling. Pewter leather rib detailing, LED dado lighting set in marble, silver and greyscale wallpaper, crystal encrusted bar stools, underlit glass step display for spirit/liquor bottles, custom filmstrip design carpet with silver/platinum thread detailing, porthole detail to door, bespoke metal inset door design, Crestron building automation control, integrated sound system.

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.

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.

Warson Grove

Srote & Co Architects | Planners | Interiors

This over 6,000 square foot 2-story home has a beautiful gray brick exterior with black accents. The classic black and white interiors are complemented by warm touches that make this space feel refined yet cozy.

Interior Renovation - for Studio Atelier

Dion Robeson

Home Bar with Wood Panelling. Dion Robeson (Dion Photography)
Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped seated home bar in Perth with open cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and ceramic floors.

Avila - Transitional - Contemporary Kitchen Upgrade

Traditions Cabinetry

Urban upgrade to a livable kitchen and wet bar area made it a stunning showplace. Transitional / Contemporary look using maple espresso stained finish on sleek slab doors. Use of various sizes of bar pulls on different sized cabinets creates a unique custom feel.

River Oaks Federal Colonial

Windham Builders

River Oaks, 2014 - Remodel and Additions
Design ideas for a large transitional seated home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Liberty Kitchen Pantry

Shikles Cabinets

Photo of a large modern galley home bar in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

BriCan Beauty

Wood Visions, Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, carpet, grey floor and white benchtop.

Higel House

Renaissance Design Studio

Wet Bar ~ custom cabinetry by Wood Mode Designer: Missi Bart
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

West Village Apartment

Platt Dana Architects

Inspiration for a large modern galley wet bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Columbia

Jensen Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley home bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback and light hardwood floors.

Transitional Basement Buildout

Harte Remodels, LLC

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

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.

Sherwood Park Custom Home

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

This is an example of 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.

Great Room Transformation

IMPROVE or MOVE

Raised level of bar with marble top and iron brackets.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

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.

Hamptons Interior

Michelle Marsden Design

This is an example of a beach style home bar in Gold Coast - Tweed with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors and mirror splashback.

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.