A 1970s Italian bar and stools suite, by the esteemed luxury Milanese furniture company Rossi di Albizzate, the circular bar upholstered in vellum throughout, the serving surface with glass panels, open at the back each of the four stools as a padded tub with raised circular metal footrest, with built in record player sound system and speakers, doors opening on the inside for storage.

The 500 Loft

ID EXCLUSIVE

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall home bar with open cabinets, glass benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

A compact bar

DUCE CONSTRUCTION CORP

Large modern home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, glass benchtops, glass sheet splashback and light hardwood floors.

African Wenge and Metal

Joseph and Curtis Custom Wine Cellars

CONTEMPORARY WINE CELLAR AND BAR WITH GLASS AND CHROME. STAINLESS STEEL BAR AND WINE RACKS AS WELL AS CLEAN AND SEXY DESIGN
Large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in New York with glass benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors and black cabinets.

Custom Home Main Line

Warren Claytor Architects

This is an example of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic floors and mirror splashback.

Chicago glass countertops

Ultimate Glass Art, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Chicago with glass benchtops.

Stoneglass

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Slip resistant finish on this pure White STONEGLASS® pool deck, pool walls & floor. Finish in Stain and Acid resistant, in and out of the pool. STONEGLASS® is a new material available at Haifa Limestone that combines the advantages of glass with the solidness and ductility of stone

Malina Bar

B Pila Design Studio

The home’s original wood beams were kept intact, literally integrated into a new glass and chrome bar for a rustic-meets-modern effect.
Inspiration for a small country l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback and white floor.

Gateway Contemporary

Archetype Design Studio, LLC

Massery Photography, Inc.
Design ideas for a large eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass benchtops, limestone floors and open cabinets.

Nathan_Allan_Glass Bar CHIHULY chandelier

Morgan Howarth Photography

Modern glass bar with chih
Inspiration for a modern u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops and white floor.

Stainless steel backsplash and trim work

Ridalco Stainless Steel

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Ottawa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops and porcelain floors.

Bars

Incredible Homes & Renovations

Inspiration for a traditional single-wall wet bar in Houston with no sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, glass benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

New House

Fielitz Cabinets

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets and glass benchtops.

Wet Bar

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

The former galley kitchen was reconfigured as the new wet bar. The original slate floor was preserved but new cabinets with thermofoil doors and new back-painted glass countertops were installed. Photography by Ehlen Creative.

Columbia River Remodel

Cypress Homes

This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped home bar in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, metal splashback and marble floors.

Shaker II Project

KAS Interior Design

Husband wanted a pub style man cave to entertain friends. Combination lighted glass bar and granite add a great design concept.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, glass benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

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Bears Wanted Kustom LLC

Check out this awesome bartop step by step to finished top. I dropped in tropical beach sand and water colors to take you to a different place and then gave it several clear top coats to make it deeeep. When you sit at it you can gaze deep into it's "waters".

Other Spaces

Jaymark Cabinets

This is an example of a modern galley wet bar in Boise with glass benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Millennium Tower

StudioBecker

A kitchen ideal for entertaining was accomplished by utilizing integrated appliances that included both a refrigerator and wine refrigerator, two dishwashers (the owner was accustomed to having 5) and a BBQ for indoor grilling using Miele cooktops. Studio Becker’s Concealed Elevation System (CES) was utilized in the island for storage of small appliances and maximizing the space inside the large island, while seating at the island provides an opportunity for casual dining. Collection M was utilized in a combination of Manhattan Alpi grey matte and Portofino in white high gloss, accented by aluminum toekicks with the bar cylinder and CES interior in aquamarine. The client’s request for a bar and liqueur storage was accomplished with a display featuring drawers topped with clear glass. The display is crowned by a cylindrical champagne cooler and glass bar that swivels.

Indian Wells Custom Wet Bar

Lezlie Trujillo Interior Design

Photo of an expansive contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, limestone splashback, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass 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.