Hand picked and glassed slab of rimu
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial l-shaped seated home bar in Auckland with black cabinets, black splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors, grey floor, grey benchtop, a drop-in sink and laminate benchtops.

The stripy project

CLO OITICICA DESIGN

photos @estudiojrlima
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped home bar in Other with no sink, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback and marble floors.

Office Space/Think Tank/

JPO Housing, LLC

Justin Polston
Large eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Indianapolis with black cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback and light hardwood floors.

Sierra Road Medicine Hat, New Home

Design Kitchens & Countertops

Small modern single-wall wet bar in Calgary with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, carpet, grey floor and black benchtop.

Kurrajong House

Membrey Master Builders

Modern home bar in Other with black cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Brookfield

Porch Light Interiors

Hannah McCrawley
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Brisbane with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

W35th Kitchen, Family & Dinnig Room Renovation

Designs by KS

Mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Kitchens/ Dining Rooms

L.A. Carpet & Tile Inc.

Home Builder Ridge Stone Homes
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Edmonton with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Interior Projects

Metex Stone Worx

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall home bar in Edmonton with no sink, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, carpet, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Sierra Road Medicine Hat, New Home

Design Kitchens & Countertops

Photo of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Calgary with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, carpet, grey floor and black benchtop.

W35th Kitchen, Family & Dinnig Room Renovation

Designs by KS

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

W35th Kitchen, Family & Dinnig Room Renovation

Designs by KS

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian l-shaped home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Kurrajong House

Membrey Master Builders

Design ideas for a modern home bar in Other with black cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

W35th Kitchen, Family & Dinnig Room Renovation

Designs by KS

Clients Esther and engaged us to renovate their kitchen, dinning & family room. The purpose of the renovation was to modernize the kitchen and improve its efficiency. Additionally, we aimed to create a better flow between all four spaces on the main floor. We decided to work with the existing flooring and pendant lights, above the island. To achieve our vision, we removed a wall and fireplace that separated the dining and formal living room. We had to get creative and patch the hardwood floor, resulting in a seamless transition as if that wall never existed.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Laminate Benchtops and Black Splashback

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.