Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in London with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, glass sheet splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

St. Andrews Project

Studio H Designs, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Ainsworth Project

DesignFix LLC

Removing heavy upper cabinets and replacing them with floating shelves on a newly-painted wall transformed this home bar into a stylish spot for entertaining.

Basement Remodel | Roswell GA

Kalaa Chakra Interiors

Anastasia Alkema Photography
Expansive modern galley seated home bar with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue benchtop and glass sheet splashback.

2018 Boca Raton - Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club

Bravas Boca Raton

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, glass sheet splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Calbridge - January 2018 Hospital Home Lottery

Rochelle Cote Interior Design

Adrian Shellard Photography
Large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, brown floor, grey benchtop and glass sheet splashback.

Fort Washington First Floor

Harth Builders

Photo of a mid-sized single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern and warm Farmhouse Kitchen

Laurie DiGiacomo Interiors

Warm taupe kitchen cabinets and crisp white kitchen island lend a modern, yet warm feel to this beautiful kitchen. This kitchen has luxe elements at every turn, but it stills feels comfortable and inviting.

Bar

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

The lower level is where you'll find the party, with the fully-equipped bar, wine cellar and theater room. Glass display case serves as the bar top for the beautifully finished custom bar. The bar is served by a full-size paneled-front Sub-Zero refrigerator, undercounter ice maker, a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer & a Bosch Speed Oven. General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; James S. Bates, Architect; Interior Design by InDesign; Photography by Marie Martin Kinney.

Solebury School House

Inside Architecture LLC

Photo of a transitional single-wall wet bar with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Valley Ridge Residence

Elle Cherie | Inspired Interiors

Photo of a small contemporary galley wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Medium shot of bar

Boston Counters

Medium shot of Cambria Portrush quartz countertops with slate blue cabinets and satin bronze hardware.
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Tuscany Proj

Avid Interior Design Inc.

This was a whole home renovation where nothing was left untouched. We took out a few walls to create a gorgeous great room, custom designed millwork throughout, selected all new materials, finishes in all areas of the home. We also custom designed a few furniture pieces and procured all new furnishings, artwork, drapery and decor.

Tuckborough Urban Farmhouse

Swanson Homes

The lower level of your home will never be an afterthought when you build with our team. Our recent Artisan home featured lower level spaces for every family member to enjoy including an athletic court, home gym, video game room, sauna, and walk-in wine display. Cut out the wasted space in your home by incorporating areas that your family will actually use!

Custom Bourbon Bar

KMA Storage Solutions

Completed project prior to being filled
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Dedicated Coffee Station Complete With Wine Fridge

York House Designs

To seamlessly blend the kitchen and living spaces, we extended the kitchen units into the adjoining living area. Here, a dedicated coffee station and a wine fridge were artfully integrated, ensuring convenience and functionality for daily living and entertaining.

North Balgowlah Kitchen & Bathroom

Northern Beaches Kitchens and Bathrooms

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Sydney with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, engineered quartz splashback and white benchtop.

Remodeling Project 3

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Custom built dry bar serves the living room and kitchen and features a liquor bottle roll-out shelf. Beautiful Custom Cabinetry by Ayr Cabinet Co. Tile by Halsey Tile Co.; Hardwood Flooring by Hoosier Hardwood Floors, LLC; Lighting by Kendall Lighting Center; Design by Nanci Wirt of N. Wirt Design & Gallery; Images by Marie Martin Kinney; General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. Products: Bar and Murphy Bed Cabinets - Walnut stained custom cabinetry. Vicostone Quartz in Bella top on the bar. Glazzio/Magical Forest Collection in Crystal Lagoon tile on the bar backsplash.

TBS Design Gallery

Pamela Pennington Studios

A modern space for entertaining. Custom cabinetry, with limitless configurations and finishes.
Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped home bar in San Francisco with no sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Interior Renovation

Aspen White Star, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass Sheet Splashback and Engineered Quartz 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.