Joe Kwon Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional seated home bar in Chicago with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, recessed-panel cabinets and grey floor.

Cedar Creek Entertainers Basement Finish

Comerio Homes

This basement finish was already finished when we started. The owners decided they wanted an entire face lift with a more in style look. We removed all the previous finishes and basically started over adding ceiling details and an additional workout room. Complete with a home theater, wine tasting area and game room.

Basement Bar

Carpets of Dalton & Furniture of Dalton

Aaron Kirby
This is an example of a country u-shaped wet bar in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an undermount sink, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

West Bradford Finished "Beer" Basement

COCOON

Design ideas for a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Gallery

Colorado Classic Cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

MAYFAIR ESTATES LOT #6

Perry Custom Homes

Maple Custom Cabinetry by Kingdom Woodworks, Hudson Valley Lighting, Sub Zero Refrigerator Freezer, Sub Zero Icemaker within cabinetry, TV in the Mirror, Lit Liquir Shelves, Leathered Granite Tops, Emser Tile Backsplash, Fairfield Chair Barstools

Mid-Continent Cabinetry Designs

SCC Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Whiskey Bar w/Color Changing Lights

DCI Custom Woodworks

Whiskey bar with remote controlled color changing lights embedded in the shelves. Cabinets have adjustable shelves and pull out drawers. Space for wine fridge and hangers for wine glasses.

Contemporary Home Bar

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and ceramic floors.

Surf's Up Wet Bar

Boardwalk Builders

Surf themed wet bar off of the game room. Photo: Eric Englehart Boardwalk Builders, Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com
Inspiration for a small beach style l-shaped wet bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Custom Black Forest Home

KLo Home Design

Modern Home Bar with Metal cabinet in lay, custom ceiling mounted shelving, floor to ceiling tile, recessed accent lighting and custom millwork. Floor dug out to include custom walk-over wine storage

Ballwin Basement with Bar and Fireplace

Pro Basement Inc.

This is a awesome basement...thank you Steve and Janice for letting Pro Basement bring your vision to life. Larry Otte
This is an example of a large arts and crafts seated home bar in St Louis with ceramic floors, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, multi-coloured floor and dark wood cabinets.

The Ravencrest

SAB Homes LLC

Wall color: Passive #7064 Countertops: Nero Orion Honed Tile: Emser Edge in Pewter Light Fixtures: Wilson Lighting Faucets: Moen STo in Chrome - MS62308

Hickory Wet Bar in Warm Gray Stain With Brushed Granite Counters

Village Home Stores

Koch Cabinetry in Hickory "Stone" stain with Black Pearl Brushed granite counters and stainless appliances. Design and materials by Village Home Stores.

Craftsman Delight

12/12 Architects & Planners

This multi-purpose space serves as the Entry from the Garage (primary access for homeowners), Mudroom, and Butler's Pantry. The full-height cabinet provides additional needed storage, as well as broom-closet and pantry space. The gorgeous blue cabinets are paired with the large slate-colored tile on the floor. The countertop is continuous through to the kitchen, through the grocery pass-through to the kitchen counter on the other side of the wall. A coat closed is included, as well.

Home Bar

R|House Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and ceramic floors.

2016 Parade of Homes Winner: Grouse Mountain Home in Whitefish

Fall Creek Timber Frames

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors and beige floor.

2016 Parade of Homes Winner: Grouse Mountain Home in Whitefish

Fall Creek Timber Frames

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Kitchen Design

Katherine Joy Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional wet bar in Toronto with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey splashback and recessed-panel cabinets.

Basement Finishing

Ken Witkowski Enterprises

Black cherry stained basement bar w/ built-in beverage refrigerator & dishwasher & pull-out trash bins.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops and Ceramic Floors

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.