Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with grey cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and beaded inset cabinets.

11th Street

Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.

A close up view of the family room's bar cabinetry details.
Mid-sized mediterranean galley home bar in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, marble splashback, terra-cotta floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Seaside Renovation

Cristina Johnson AIA, NCIDQ - TMS Architects

Rob Karosis
Design ideas for an expansive beach style seated home bar in Boston with dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback and glass tile splashback.

Butler's Pantry

Johnston Home Interior Design

The Butler's pantry off the kitchen echoes the grey from the kitchen island. We gave it more drama by adding a hammered metal sink and a gorgeous glass mosaic tile.

Downtown LA Loft

Lundstrom Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall seated home bar in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Los Angeles Pied a Terre

Lauren Jacobsen Interior Design

Pretty jewel box home bar made from a coat closet space.
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and black benchtop.

Grand Millenial in Quail Creek

Alicia Zupan Designs

Butler's Pantry with decorative brass shelf railing and decorative marble mosaic backsplash. Built in Refrigerator drawers and coffee bar.
Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Custom One-Story Luxury Home (The Polo Club of Boca Raton)

Ellish Builders

Inspiration for a contemporary galley seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kansa Ave Residence

AAHA Studio

Morning Bar in Master Bedroom Vestibule
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

New Pool house linked to the main house

Houston Architects Ltd.

Contemporary galley seated home bar in Auckland with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback and ceramic floors.

Home Bar

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Photos by Holly Lepere
This is an example of a large beach style home bar in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

Avalon Bay Front

Holliday Architects

Mid-sized beach style u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Brooklyn Brownstone Bluegrass Tile

Mercury Mosaics and Tile

Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation 3"x6" Subway Tile - 1036W Bluegrass Photos by Jody Kivort
Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall seated home bar in New York with medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, marble floors, subway tile splashback, white floor and white benchtop.

Long Island Residence

JSE Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback and white benchtop.

Cambria-Montgomery

Cosmos Marble and Granite

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Mediterranean reboot

Wieland Studio, LLC

Photo of a large traditional single-wall home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Belgrave Mansion

Tollgard Design Group

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped home bar in London with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors and blue benchtop.

Willow

Jessica Koltun Home

Experience the newest masterpiece by XPC Investment with California Contemporary design by Jessica Koltun Home in Forest Hollow. This gorgeous home on nearly a half acre lot with a pool has been superbly rebuilt with unparalleled style & custom craftsmanship offering a functional layout for entertaining & everyday living. The open floor plan is flooded with natural light and filled with design details including white oak engineered flooring, cement fireplace, custom wall and ceiling millwork, floating shelves, soft close cabinetry, marble countertops and much more. Amenities include a dedicated study, formal dining room, a kitchen with double islands, gas range, built in refrigerator, and butler wet bar. Retire to your Owner's suite featuring private access to your lush backyard, a generous shower & walk-in closet. Soak up the sun, or be the life of the party in your private, oversized backyard with pool perfect for entertaining. This home combines the very best of location and style!

Mosaic Kitchen Tile Installations - Los Angeles, CA

Transworld Tile Inc

Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Ocean's Edge

Wright-Ryan Homes

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, shiplap splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Marble Benchtops and Blue 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.