Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, concrete floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Enfield Way Basement

Carla Bast Design

Home Bar with exposed rustic beams, 3x6 subway tile backsplash, pendant lighting, and an industrial vibe.
This is an example of an expansive industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with concrete benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and vinyl floors.

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jodi foster design + planning

Tony Colangelo Photography. Paul Hofmann Construction Ltd.
Photo of an industrial l-shaped home bar in Vancouver with concrete benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet, black floor and grey benchtop.

A Cape Cod Wonderfully Repurposed Lower Level Walk Out

Alyson Abby Interiors

The pool cabana with custom cabinetry, concrete counter surfaces and sink, custom tile walls, Serena & Lily bar chairs and three sliding glass doors going out to the poo; deck.

Turning a ground floor into added rental revenue

Koskey Homes

Concrete Bar finished with tile
Inspiration for a small beach style single-wall wet bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Modern sophisticate bar

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, concrete floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Wine Bar

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

This modern Sophisticate home bar is tucked in nicely behind the sliding doors and features a Thermador wine column, and a fantastic modern backsplash tile design with a European Melamine slab wood grain door style.

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jodi foster design + planning

Tony Colangelo Photography. Paul Hofmann Construction Ltd.
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial l-shaped home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Now Recording

jodi foster design + planning

Tony Colangelo Photography. Paul Hofmann Construction Ltd.
Mid-sized industrial l-shaped home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Wine Bar

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Now Recording

jodi foster design + planning

Tony Colangelo Photography. Paul Hofmann Construction Ltd.
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial l-shaped home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Now Recording

jodi foster design + planning

Tony Colangelo Photography. Paul Hofmann Construction Ltd.
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial l-shaped home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Now Recording

jodi foster design + planning

Home Bar Design Ideas with Concrete Benchtops and Porcelain 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.