DMD Photography Showplace Wood Products
Small eclectic galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and glass tile splashback.

Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars - Wet Bars

The Cleary Company

Custom Amish built cabinetry painted with light distressed stain. Cambria quartz countertops. Mosaic backsplash Sonoma Tilemakers.
Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Harbour Pointe Coastal Remodel

Interiors Unlimited

Small dry bar with quartz countertops and glass backsplash tile.
Inspiration for a small country home bar in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Windermere, Luxurious Contemporary Home

Central Kitchen & Bath

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback and timber splashback.

Elegant Wine Bar and adjacent Powder Room

Coastal Home Design Studio

The old wine bar took up to much space and was out dated. A new refreshed look with a bit of bling helps to add a focal point to the room. The wine bar and powder room are adjacent to one another so creating a cohesive, elegant look was needed. The wine bar cabinets are glazed, distressed and antiqued to create an old world feel. This is balanced with iridescent tile so the look doesn't feel to rustic. The powder room is marble using different sizes for interest, and accented with a feature wall of marble mosaic. A mirrored tile is used in the shower to complete the elegant look.

Whole House Renovation

Michael Menn Ltd.

Butler's Pantry
Design ideas for a small eclectic single-wall home bar in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Texas Contemporary

Design Dwell Interiors

Large contemporary galley wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and porcelain floors.

Harbour Pointe Coastal Remodel

Interiors Unlimited

Small dry bar with quartz countertops and glass backsplash tile.
Small country home bar in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Milford Basement Remodel

Tanya Rynicke Interiors, LLC

Max Wedge Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Texas Contemporary

Design Dwell Interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary galley wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and porcelain floors.

Eden Prairie Lower Level remodel

Laurie Plattes

Architecture by Jeff Lindgren - jalin Cabinets and photo by Partners Woodcraft
This is an example of a traditional seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Modern Farmhouse Charm

Everything Home

This Westfield modern farmhouse blends rustic warmth with contemporary flair. Our design features reclaimed wood accents, clean lines, and neutral palettes, offering a perfect balance of tradition and sophistication. This elegant basement wet bar features a sophisticated gray and white palette, complemented by chic bar table and chairs, and ambient wall sconces, perfect for gatherings. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/westfield-modern-farmhouse-design/

Bars - Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars

The Cleary Company

Design-Build custom storage for client's extensive bourbon collection. Features include custom cabinetry, blue quartz countertop, floating wood shelves and a thin brick backsplash. Project Developer & Designer - Jen Sommers, CR, Allied ASID

Family Friendly Kitchen

Residential Design Solutions

Inspiration for a traditional home bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback and travertine splashback.

Wexford Outdoor Living I

Brind'Amour Design

Behind the bar with beers on tap
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, concrete floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Uricchio Bar

Bay Area Kitchens

With lots of lighted storage space and ample drawer storage space, this bar adds beauty and functionality to their family room.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback and grey benchtop.

35th St.

Cherry Hill Custom Homes

The basement bar includes a decorative tile backsplash and 2 1/2" thick engineered quartz countertops. Open shelves and glass doors with interior lighting provide lots of storage.

Deer Vue Estates

Anne Marie Design Studio, LLC

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in St Louis with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and turquoise benchtop.

Uricchio Bar

Bay Area Kitchens

With lots of lighted storage space and ample drawer storage space, this bar adds beauty and functionality to their family room.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback and grey benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse Charm

Everything Home

Home Bar Design Ideas with Distressed Cabinets and Quartz 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.