Small modern single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet, beige floor and white benchtop.

Yale

Karly Kristina Design

Photo of a small contemporary galley wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet, grey floor and grey benchtop.

9 Niblick

Workshop Estates

Photo of a modern wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet and white benchtop.

Wayzata Arts & Crafts

John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: SKD Architects | Photography: Landmark Photography | Landscaping: TOPO LLC
Arts and crafts wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and carpet.

Plymouth

Vision Interiors

The lower level is the perfect space to host a party or to watch the game. The bar is set off by dark cabinets, a mirror backsplash, and brass accents. The table serves as the perfect spot for a poker game or a board game. The Plymouth was designed to fit into the existing architecture vernacular featuring round tapered columns and eyebrow window but with an updated flair in a modern farmhouse finish. This home was designed to fit large groups for entertaining while the size of the spaces can make for intimate family gatherings. The interior pallet is neutral with splashes of blue and green for a classic feel with a modern twist. Off of the foyer you can access the home office wrapped in a two tone grasscloth and a built in bookshelf wall finished in dark brown. Moving through to the main living space are the open concept kitchen, dining and living rooms where the classic pallet is carried through in neutral gray surfaces with splashes of blue as an accent. The plan was designed for a growing family with 4 bedrooms on the upper level, including the master. The Plymouth features an additional bedroom and full bathroom as well as a living room and full bar for entertaining. Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Interior Design: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Builder: Joel Peterson Homes

Modern Basement Remodel

Drury Design

A young growing family purchased a great home in Chicago’s West Bucktown, right by Logan Square. It had good bones. The basement had been redone at some point, but it was due for another refresh. It made sense to plan a mindful remodel that would acommodate life as the kids got older. “A nice place to just hang out” is what the owners told us they wanted. “You want your kids to want to be in your house. When friends are over, you want them to have a nice space to go to and enjoy.” Design Objectives: Level up the style to suit this young family Add bar area, desk, and plenty of storage Include dramatic linear fireplace Plan for new sectional Improve overall lighting THE REMODEL Design Challenges: Awkward corner fireplace creates a challenge laying out furniture No storage for kids’ toys and games Existing space was missing the wow factor – it needs some drama Update the lighting scheme Design Solutions: Remove the existing corner fireplace and dated mantle, replace with sleek linear fireplace Add tile to both fireplace wall and tv wall for interest and drama Include open shelving for storage and display Create bar area, ample storage, and desk area THE RENEWED SPACE The homeowners love their renewed basement. It’s truly a welcoming, functional space. They can enjoy it together as a family, and it also serves as a peaceful retreat for the parents once the kids are tucked in for the night.

House on the Lake

Corbo Associates Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive traditional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops and carpet.

Modern Farmhouse- Herriman

Simons Design Studio

Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Builder: Magleby Construction Photography: Allison Niccum
This is an example of a country single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with carpet, beige floor, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops and white benchtop.

Hudson Street Basement Remodel

D&G Construction

This beautiful basement has gray walls with medium sized white trim. The flooring is nylon carpet in a speckled white coloring. The windows have a white frame with a medium sized, white, wooden window sill. The wet bar has white recessed panels with black metallic handles. In between the two cabinets is a stainless steel drink cooler. The countertop is a white, quartz fitted with an undermounted sink equipped with a stainless steel faucet. Above the wet bar are two white, wooden cabinets with glass recessed panels and black metallic handles. Connecting the two upper cabinets are two wooden, floating shelves with a dark brown stain. The wet bar backsplash is a white and gray ceramic tile laid in a mosaic style that runs up the wall between the cabinets.

South Minneapolis Modern

K8 Interior design LLC

We were able to acheive the masculine modern look with the cabintery color and hardware, while incoporating the colorful spirit of these homeowners with the beautiful backsplash tile.

Basement Renovation

D'Aloia Designs

photos by Andrew Pitzer
Design ideas for a large eclectic u-shaped wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metal splashback and carpet.

The Estes in Whisper Rock

Bob Buescher Homes

Inspiration for a small country single-wall seated home bar in Other with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, carpet, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Jewel Lane

Kellee Melchert | Designer

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and carpet.

Mud Room/Laundry Room/Wet Bar

Asbury Remodeling & Construction, LLC

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and carpet.

Home Bar & Entertainment Room

LNDesigns

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Hampshire with no sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, carpet, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Rift-Cut White Oak Custom Bar

Cougar Custom Cabinets

Inspiration for a large modern galley seated home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Cambria Laneshaw

Innovative Flooring Design

Cambria Countertops
Design ideas for a transitional home bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops and carpet.

Lower Level Wet Bar

Chaffey Building Group

Design ideas for a country wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback and carpet.

ArborCraft Cabinetry by Sierra Unlimited Construction

Julie Deuble

wet bar wine cooler
This is an example of a small transitional galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops and carpet.

Francis Road

SOMIYA CREATIONS

Media room with beautiful wallcovering and a home bar!
This is an example of a large contemporary galley wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback and carpet.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartzite Benchtops and Carpet

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.