This is an example of a modern l-shaped wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Dark Wood Dining

Delbert Adams Construction Group

Transitional wet bar with black beaded-inset cabinetry, white marble countertop and backsplash, arched window and doorway, and grey floral wallpaper (Full)

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.

Modern Victorian

Zimmer Design LLC

Dry bar with tall Lincoln marble backsplash and vintage mirror. Flanked by deGournay wall mural.
Inspiration for a large traditional galley home bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback and white benchtop.

Brique blanche marbrée Tokyo

Vertika Design

Industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Montreal with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern Mancave Renovation

Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio

Rick Lee Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Wimbledon

Studio Qasabian

Custom bar and dining storage unit with mirrored backsplash.
Inspiration for a traditional single-wall home bar in London with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, pink splashback, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and green benchtop.

Pinnacle Canyon Contemporary

ArchitecTor, PC

Nestled up against a private enlave this desert custom home take stunning views of the stunning desert to the next level. The sculptural shapes of the unique geological rocky formations take center stage from the private backyard. Unobstructed Troon North Mountain views takes center stage from every room in this carefully placed home.

Beautiful New Construction

DYM Builders Group, Inc.

Introducing a stunning new construction project by DYM in Burbank, CA - a modern masterpiece! This remarkable development features a complete open galley white kitchen, master bedroom and bathroom, guest bathroom, and an exterior overhaul. Step into the beautiful backyard, complete with a pool, barbecue, and a luxurious lounge area. Experience the epitome of contemporary living at its finest!

The Ashanti

Susan Semmelmann Interiors- Award Winning Designer

Photo of a small modern galley seated home bar in Dallas with open cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Classic Contemporary Remodel

Rehome Remodeling

Traditional home coffee bar. This nice little kitchen addition has a dark storage cabinet under a white marble countertop that provides a nice transition to the white walls.

Bresson Residence

Greenable

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Downtown Penthouseki

Alpha Omega Painting

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped home bar in Vancouver with black cabinets and marble benchtops.

Cuellar's Built-ins

Paradigm Custom Woodworks LLC

Photo of a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops and black benchtop.

YORK

TAMI WASSONG INTERIORS • NCIDQ Certified

Design ideas for a large modern single-wall wet bar in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback and black benchtop.

Project Mickey

Total Design Build

Modern l-shaped bar cart in Toronto with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

The Destination Project

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

DEVONPORT VILLA

Macfie Architecture

The home of directors Michael and Rebecca Macfie. A 1904 villa, lovingly restored and renovated, to include a bespoke shaker kitchen, full walls of crittall doors and windows - which open up to the balcony, pool and gardens. The villa required a rear dig-out and repilling, before creating an entirely separate downstairs studio space and landscaped gardens designed by Xanthe White Design. For completion in late 2023.

Traditional in Chula Vista

Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.

Martin Mann
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in San Diego with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and no sink.

37th St Luxury Home in Arlington, VA

Leigh Newport Staged by Design®

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.