A perfect nook for that coffee and tea station, or side bar when entertaining in the formal dining area, the simplicity of the side bar greats visitors as they enter from the front door. The clean, sleek lines, and organic textures give a glimpse of what is to come once one turns the corner and enters the kitchen.

Home Bar

Modern Hippie Design Studio

Home Bar
Inspiration for 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.

Waxahachie Coffee and Wine Bar

Handy Jack Services, LLC

Removed built-in cabinets on either side of wall; removed small bar area between walls; rebuilt wall between formal and informal dining areas, opening up walkway. Added wine and coffee bar, upper and lower cabinets, quartzite counter to match kitchen. Painted cabinets to match kitchen. Added hardware to match kitchen. Replace floor to match existing.

Northcrest

Yates Desygn

After purchasing this home my clients wanted to update the house to their lifestyle and taste. We remodeled the home to enhance the master suite, all bathrooms, paint, lighting, and furniture. Photography: Michael Wiltbank

Fayetteville, GA

John Bynum Custom Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Basement Bar Remodel, Peoria, Illinois

Scott Lewis Homes

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Arden 2021 (Hugo, MN)

Robert Thomas Homes

Arden Model - Tradition Collection Pricing, floorplans, virtual tours, community information & more at https://www.robertthomashomes.com/

Aberdeen Grove

Jenny Martin Design

Joshua Lawrence
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Chanhassen Lake Charmer

Boyer Building Corporation

This creative walkway is made usable right off the kitchen where extra storage, wine cooler and bar space are the highlights. Library ladder helps makes those various bar items more accessible.

Devonshire Heights

Pruett & Co.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Walnut Wet Bar

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Walnut wet bar with granite countertops, walnut floating shelves, tile back splash, gold brushed lighting, matte black sink and hardware.
Inspiration for a contemporary galley wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Beautiful bars of Belle Meade

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Classico + Milano in Designer White & Blu Fes, New Construction in SRB, FL

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Design/Manufacturer/Installer Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Classico Finish: Designer White (Classico) Profile Savannah (Classico) Features Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard), Under Cabinet Lighting, Matching Toe-Kick Cabinet/Drawer Extra Options: Appliance Panels, Custom Valence

Home Bar

Shiels & Co.

Inspiration for a traditional home bar in Other with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops and ceramic splashback.

The White Kitchen

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

Susan Brenner
Design ideas for an expansive transitional galley home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Hillsdale

Kinning Design Build

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

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.

1942 Roscoe Hemenway House

Vicki Simon Interior Design

Vintage German hutch found with same rounded forms as front facade entry of house. Rounded forms on all furniture. Butcher block island counter for direct food prep.

Contemporary beach home in Wild Dunes SC

ML Design, Allied ASID

Gorgeous modern ocean view transformation, warm modern wood tones throughout, custom cabinets and lighting, gold tones and fixtures with glass stairway wall-amazing ocean view design flow.

Classic Home in Historical District - 41 Westminster

Showcase Home Builders, Inc.

Decorative shiplap trimmed kitchen island
Photo of a traditional home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartzite Benchtops and Ceramic 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.