Barn board bar with granite server and bar top

Selected barn board bar fronts with RGB lighting under leathered stone bar top. Maple back unit also has a panel in wine, [cabernet], barrel pieces. LED pot lights, stemware and wine rack.

Brammer Project

Outdoor Artisan, Inc.

Photos by: Bruce Saunders with Connectivity Group, Inc.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Charlotte with solid surface benchtops.

Houston - Cape Cod Look

Stone Acorn Builders

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Basement Bar with Wood Flooring and a Stone Accent Wall

Worthington Design & Remodeling

Cabinetry in a Mink finish was used for the bar cabinets and media built-ins. Ledge stone was used for the bar backsplash, bar wall and fireplace surround to create consistency throughout the basement. Photo Credit: Chris Whonsetler

Kitchen Cabinets

Bowman's Woodworking Inc.

Photo of a large country galley seated home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Contemporary Coastal

Avalon Architectural, Inc.

This at home bar with its statement floating wooden ceiling, includes custom wooden niches for displaying art.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Pub Room in Mason

Neal's Design Remodel

The primary style of this new lounge space could be classified as an American-style pub, with the rustic quality of a prohibition-era speakeasy balanced by the masculine look of a Victorian-era men’s lounge. The wet bar was designed as three casual sections distributed along the two window walls. Custom counters were created by combining antiqued copper on the surface and riveted iron strapping on the edges. The ceiling was opened up, peaking at 12', and the framing was finished with reclaimed wood, converting the vaulted space into a pyramid for a four-walled cathedral ceiling. Neals Design Remodel Robin Victor Goetz

Fall 2016: New Tile collection

Olympia Tile

Our Merino series is a combination of the essential appeal of concrete mixed with the delicacy and lightness of fabrics. Complemented by a geometric patterned decor. Perfect for residential walls and floor; commercial walls and generally heavy traffic wear floors.

The Bedford House

Lori Dennis Interior Design

A stunning Basement Home Bar and Wine Room, complete with a Wet Bar and Curved Island with seating for 5. Beautiful glass teardrop shaped pendants cascade from the back wall.

Copper Bar

River Woodcraft

Photo of a small industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with open cabinets, black cabinets, copper benchtops, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and orange benchtop.

Kensington Project

Inside Design

Here is a basement bar in new construction. Homeowner wanted a real sense of place, more like the feel of a bar and not just a family room basement. Natural light windows and a real attention to fabulous construction and design details got them a great space for entertaining.

Custom Basement Remodel | Hickory

Jay Miller General Contractors, Inc.

Custom Basement Renovation | Hickory | Custom Bar
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone slab splashback.

Snag Island Custom Home

American Design International

Brian LaFreniere Photography
Mid-sized contemporary seated home bar in Seattle with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and concrete floors.

Traditional

Sweetwood Custom Cabinets

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Boise with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Bar faucet

Schwingle Builders

Mid-sized beach style galley seated home bar in Other with solid surface benchtops, medium hardwood floors and a drop-in sink.

Hunter Road

Cradle Design

Modern Architecture and Refurbishment - Balmoral The objective of this residential interior refurbishment was to create a bright open-plan aesthetic fit for a growing family. The client employed Cradle to project manage the job, which included developing a master plan for the modern architecture and interior design of the project. Cradle worked closely with AIM Building Contractors on the execution of the refurbishment, as well as Graeme Nash from Optima Joinery and Frances Wellham Design for some of the furniture finishes. The staged refurbishment required the expansion of several areas in the home. By improving the residential ceiling design in the living and dining room areas, we were able to increase the flow of light and expand the space. A focal point of the home design, the entertaining hub features a beautiful wine bar with elegant brass edging and handles made from Mother of Pearl, a recurring theme of the residential design. Following high end kitchen design trends, Cradle developed a cutting edge kitchen design that harmonized with the home's new aesthetic. The kitchen was identified as key, so a range of cooking products by Gaggenau were specified for the project. Complementing the modern architecture and design of this home, Corian bench tops were chosen to provide a beautiful and durable surface, which also allowed a brass edge detail to be securely inserted into the bench top. This integrated well with the surrounding tiles, caesar stone and joinery. High-end finishes are a defining factor of this luxury residential house design. As such, the client wanted to create a statement using some of the key materials. Mutino tiling on the kitchen island and in living area niches achieved the desired look in these areas. Lighting also plays an important role throughout the space and was used to highlight the materials and the large ceiling voids. Lighting effects were achieved with the addition of concealed LED lights, recessed LED down lights and a striking black linear up/down LED profile. The modern architecture and refurbishment of this beachside home also includes a new relocated laundry, powder room, study room and en-suite for the downstairs bedrooms.

Modern Take on a 19th-Century Townhouse

Kyle Timothy Home

This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, marble floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Beach Front 30A

Coastal Elements Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, concrete floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Excelsior Lake Cottage

Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd

Spacecrafting Photography
Design ideas for a beach style single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback and light hardwood floors.

Contemporary Sapele

Jensen Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, solid surface benchtops, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Copper Benchtops and Solid Surface 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.