Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in New Orleans with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Butler's Pantry

ND Interiors, LLC

I worked with CAD Development to select the cabinetry and stone/tile for this lovely new construction home in Westchester County. I was then hired by the homeowners to decorate the interiors, It was a great job from start to finish! ND Interiors is a full-service interior design studio based in Westchester County, New York. Our goal is to create timelessly stylish spaces that are in equal parts beautiful and functional. Principal Designer Nancy Davilman embraces the philosophy that every good design choice comes from the dynamic relationship between client and designer. Recognized for her keen eye and wide-ranging experience, Nancy builds every project upon these fundamentals: An understanding of the client’s lifestyle at home;. An appreciation for the client’s tastes, goals, time frame and budget; and Consideration of the character and distinctiveness of the home. The result is timelessly stylish spaces that are in equal parts beautiful and functional -- often featuring unexpected elements and one-of-a-kind finds from Nancy’s vast network of sources. ND Interiors welcomes projects of all sizes.

Brown Finished basement

Wright Design & Remodeling

Mid-sized traditional seated home bar in Detroit with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Natural Beauty

Tyner Construction Co Inc

Kevin Meechan
Inspiration for a small country single-wall home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Rustic Basement

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped seated home bar in Denver with dark hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and brown floor.

Mission Style Home Bar TV Install

Suess Electronics

Custom Home Electronics Design and Installation by Suess Electronics - Northeast Wisconsin
Photo of a large arts and crafts galley wet bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and ceramic floors.

Craftsman Dream Home

Masters Properties, Inc.

This is an example of a large arts and crafts single-wall home bar in Raleigh with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Coastal Home Man Cave Bar

Michael James Design, Inc.

This "Man Cave" Bar features dark cherry cabinetry by Medallion Cabinetry in the "Camelot" raised panel door style. The rich dark stain helps to give the space a masculine feel. It houses two Sub-Zero ice makers, an Asko dishwasher and a 30" Sub-Zero glass door refrigerator. It has plenty of open shelving and glass door wall cabinets as well as plenty of base storage in the peninsula. The "Man Cave" also features a custom gas fireplace, a customized humidor, three flat screen tv's, reclined seating and a game/card table.

Basement Wet Bar - Smyrna, Georgia

Artisan Custom Closets

This custom designed basement home bar in Smyrna features a textured naples finish, with built-in wine racks, clear glass door insert upper cabinets, shaker door lower cabinets, a pullout trash can and brushed chrome hardware.

Kingsland Home

Kurmak Builders

Ian Grant Photography
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Basement Walk-up Bar

FBC Remodel

Basement Walk-up Bar with stone wall accent, wine rack and hard wood floors. ©Finished Basement Company
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Destin, FL Transitional Kitchen & Bath Install

Hard Rock Stone and Tile

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Novi Basement - Design & Build

Emery Design | Build

phoenix photographic
Large transitional galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and slate floors.

Ballwin Basement with Bar and Fireplace

Pro Basement Inc.

Classic bar design featuring characteristics of Tradition Bars Larry Otte
This is an example of a large arts and crafts single-wall seated home bar in St Louis with ceramic floors, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, multi-coloured floor and medium wood cabinets.

Wine Room

Casa Bella Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Tampa with no sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

Memorial Bunker Hill Village French

Jamestown Estate Homes

Kerry Kirk Photography
This is an example of a small traditional galley seated home bar in Houston with white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Butler's Bar

L K DeFrances & Associates

Bar/Butler's Pantry Robert Brantley Photography
Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback and travertine floors.

Mountain Brook- Amazing Tudor

Creative Cabinets & Design LLC

Brendon Pinola- photographer Remodel Contractor: Lovette Construction Kitchen and bar designer: Jennifer Thompson, CKD This gorgeous home features Wellborn's Custom Estate Series cabinetry. These are inset maple cabinets in the Henlow door style. This is a custom paint color on the cabinetry. White marble countertops and backsplash make this a very crisp and clean kitchen. The style is classic and will be on trend for the life of the home. The wet bar features leaded glass, shaker style cabinets, and custom panels on the Sub-Zero refrigerator. Stunning remodel by Lovette Construction of Birmingham, AL.

Oakton Kitchen & Sunroom - Wet Bar

Synergy Design & Construction

Around the corner from the kitchen (behind the range), the wet bar also opens into the sunroom. Glass display, a bar sink, wine glass racks, and under-counter appliances make this a nice place to stop for a drink.

Oak Crest Custom Home

Alair Homes Nanaimo

This modern-style executive home takes full advantage of the views and rocky terrain. The homeowners are retirees whose goal was to build a home that they could age in place in. Taking their needs into consideration, we created a large open concept design that takes advantage of the natural light and scenery while enabling the owners full accessibility throughout. All the primary rooms are located on the main floor with guest and additional spaces on lower floors. All door widths were increased and a roll thru shower was installed to allow for wheelchair accessibility if required in the future. The entire house is controlled by a state of the art iPad home automation system controlling media, mechanical systems, lighting & security. "Light & Bright" are the items our client wanted us to focus on, with "Light" we wanted to capture as much as natural light from the large windows as possible. As for "Bright" we kept most of the finishes grey and white and clean. Pops of colour and warm hardwood flooring tie the entire space together.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops and Beige 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.