This is an example of a mid-sized l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Weinkeller mit Partyraum in Fürstenfeldbruck.

Neuschwander GmbH

Scheyhing Fotodesign
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped seated home bar in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback and stone tile splashback.

Tree Farm in Central Oregon

Norman Building & Design

Looking past the home's wet bar area just off the kitchen and the adjacent doors to the covered patio. Beyond the wet bar area is the home's family room.

Southwestern Saddle Seating at Bar

The Hidden Touch

Fun rustic saddle seating in this rustic luxury home in Black Butte Ranch, Oregon. Photography by The Hidden Touch.
Inspiration for a mid-sized seated home bar in Other with concrete benchtops, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Strawberry Hollow Farm Basement Bar

MK Designs LLC

Rustic basement bar with Kegarator & concrete countertops.
Inspiration for a small country u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, porcelain floors and grey benchtop.

Total Home

Braaten Cabinets

Mid-sized industrial wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops and cork floors.

Gambrel Pool Cabana

DHMurray Architecture

Long Island Outdoor Bar & Kitchen Architecture
Inspiration for a small beach style seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, concrete benchtops, stone slab splashback, slate floors and grey floor.

Golf View

Adelaine Construction, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Other with medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Man Cave - Lafayette,LA

Entre Nous Design

Entre Nous Design
Mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and brick floors.

Kismet Farm to Table

Anomal Design + Fabrication

Large industrial galley wet bar in Burlington with concrete benchtops and mirror splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Concrete Benchtops

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.