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.

Worth Street

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Our client loves to grill and do all things related to it so a must have on his list was a steak ager. He chose the Steakager Pro 40 and it has worked like a charm!

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
Inspiration for 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.

Cinema Room, Cocktail Bar & Games Area. Gym

Tracey Andrews Interiors

Designing this kitchen with a cocktail area and drinks cabinet was a delight. We used Perrin & Roe taps, Farrow & Ball unit fronts and Pooky lighting. Danetti seating.

Ardmore Mediterranean Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, orange floor and beige benchtop.

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.

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.

The Water Bar

ATELIER NOIR INTERIORS

This bar was designed to bring our clients yacht into their home, incorporating movement in the tiles, the chrome accents and the blue of the ocean, created a contemporary space where they can watch all the sports games they want, while not going thirsty!

A.C. Master Bath

Design REMODEL Pros

Design ideas for a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Labrousse

Charla Ray Interior Design

Mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Portland with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

CUSTOM-MADE MINI BAR

American Home Improvement Inc.

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

The Water Bar

ATELIER NOIR INTERIORS

Home Bar

Modern Hippie Design Studio

Built in Desk/Bar
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Austin with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Morningside Addition

Cornerstone Remodeling, LLC

Inspiration for 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.

Large Finished Basement in Northville, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Design ideas for a large traditional galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor, beige benchtop and glass-front cabinets.

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.

Finished 3rd floor wetbar

Carolina Cabinet Company

3rd floor attic wetbar in Apex, NC navy blue Merillat Classic Portrait Cabinetry
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Glenn Valley Custom Home

User

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 Our client invited us over to celebrate! The drinks were the best!

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

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.