This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Collingwood (custom home)

Elle Peters Design

A classic, modern farmhouse custom home located in Calgary, Canada.
Inspiration for a country galley wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Eastport Update

Melissa Sakell, CKBD

This project was all about updating and refreshing the home. While the layout and overall style of the spaces worked for the most part for the client they wanted to clean it up a bit and add more durable surfaces and some more function. In the kitchen we maximized storage with taller wall cabinets, moved the oven to the island and added in a lot of customized storage to make everyday life just a little easier. In the bathroom we went for a more classic style and updated the vanity area with new cabinetry, countertops and lighting and added a sink to the makeup vanity along with open storage for easy access to often used items.

Christmas Time Special

Premier Granite And Stone

Two beautiful granite countertops come together in this stunning basement bar in Cranberry, PA.
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and beige floor.

Bars

Attard's Kitchens & Cabinetry Pty Ltd

Attard's Kitchens & Cabinetry custom make bar areas to individual requirements blending both function & aesthetics to perfectly suit client needs.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped seated home bar in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops and black splashback.

Fort Lee, NJ | Kitchen

Filipe Custom Woodwork

Small mediterranean single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and porcelain floors.

Old Greensboro

Hart Residential

Photo of an expansive modern single-wall wet bar in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Rocky Mountain Saloon

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Hand forged, wrought-iron cabinetry pulls and custom raised diamond glass inserts
Design ideas for a mid-sized country wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Ritz Cove Remodel

Elevation Ave

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Orange County with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, raised-panel cabinets, black splashback and stone slab splashback.

All about Traditions

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

This craftsman lake home incorporates modern amenities and cherished family heirlooms. Many light fixtures and furniture pieces were acquired over generations and very thoughtfully designed into the new home. The open concept layout of this home makes entertaining guests a dream.

Leeson Park

ODKM Architects

Rory Corrigan
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dublin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback and concrete floors.

Blue Bar Cabinet in Home Dry Bar

Orren Pickell Building Group

Design ideas for a small eclectic u-shaped home bar in Chicago with no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, black splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop, granite benchtops and granite splashback.

SAB Homes for 2019 Spring Parade of Homes in Kansas City

Wilson Lighting

Design ideas for a large galley seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Downtown Loft

TOW STUDIOS INTERIOR DESIGN LLC

Small martini and wine bar
This is an example of a small contemporary galley wet bar in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Beautiful Lodge Custom Home

Design Inspirations by Julie

Custom bar Shed style wall rustic wood wall custom furniture fireplace custom mantle and corbels
This is an example of a large country seated home bar in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, carpet, black floor and black benchtop.

Kirkland Basement

Daylight Basement Company

Waterfall Edge Countertop Interior Design by Caprice Cannon Interiors Face Book at Caprice Cannon Interiors
Large transitional galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, slate floors and multi-coloured floor.

Sci-fi Game Room

Allure Designs

Mike Small Photography
Design ideas for a large modern home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

407 BLACKHAWK LAKE DRIVE

Pinetop Custom Homes

This is an example of a small country single-wall wet bar in Boise with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

West Lakeside Circle Residence

4D Design + Consulting

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

MANCAVE

UNITED ARTISANS BUILDING & REMODELING

This is an example of a large industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops and Black 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.