Large transitional home bar in Orange County with blue cabinets and quartzite benchtops.

Renovated living room and custom wet bar at the Balcones Contemporary Residence. Construction by Hohnstreiter Construction and Remodeling. Photography by Andrea Calo.

Playfully Posh Bar + Lounge

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Mid-sized eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

The Lake Life | Basement Remodel

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

Coastal-inspired home bar with a modern twist. Navy painted cabinetry with brass fixtures and a modern tile backsplash to create the clean look for a simple nautical theme for the family and guest to enjoy. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography

California Craftsman II

Built Custom Homes, LLC

Rick Mattson
This is an example of a beach style home bar in Orange County with blue cabinets and quartzite benchtops.

Wilmette White House

Rebel House LLC

Sleek basement bar with warm barstools and quartzite counters.
Design ideas for a beach style home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops and white benchtop.

CUSTOM-MADE MINI BAR

American Home Improvement Inc.

colorful custom-made mini bar
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops and red benchtop.

CUSTOM-MADE MINI BAR

American Home Improvement Inc.

colorful custom-made mini bar
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops and red benchtop.

Orland Park

Misty Harbor Builders Inc.

Closing off the pocket door to an unused Dining room presented the perfect opportunity for a beautiful Butlers pantry with stunning glass subway tile
Beach style single-wall home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Crystal Tree Dr. - Renovation

Peak Construction & Development, LLC

Peak Construction & Remodeling, Inc. Orland Park, IL (708) 516-9816
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Party Time!

Lenton Company, Inc.

Brian Covington
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Floor to Ceiling Split Level Remodel

Hawk Construction

Orchestrated Light Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey floor.

Shipton

Visbeen Architects

Photo of a large traditional single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Pool Cabana, Westwood, MA

CWC Design

Mid-sized beach style u-shaped seated home bar in Boston with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Eagles Nest

Mark Scott Homes

Dean Francis
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Large Finished Basement in Northville, MI

Finished Basements Plus

This is an example of a large traditional seated home bar in Detroit with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, an undermount sink, beige splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Glenn Valley Custom Home

User

This is a custom bar design for the client, they like to entertain and watch movies in this space, so we wanted a place where it created depth, and a bit of sparkle all while paying an homage to their yacht lifestyle.

Morningside Addition

Cornerstone Remodeling, LLC

Photo of a large transitional l-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

One Step Down Cocktail Lounge

Grace Blu Interior Design

Who doesn't want to transform your living room into the perfect at-home bar to host friends for cocktails? #OneStepDownProject
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury home bar in Orange County with no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Traditional London Home

Xenas Interiors

Photo of a large transitional single-wall home bar in London with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Blue Cabinets and Quartzite 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.