Twist Tours
Photo of a large transitional home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and ceramic splashback.

Storm Grey Kitchen

White Wood Kitchens

This storm grey kitchen on Cape Cod was designed by Gail of White Wood Kitchens. The cabinets are all plywood with soft close hinges made by UltraCraft Cabinetry. The doors are a Lauderdale style constructed from Red Birch with a Storm Grey stained finish. The island countertop is a Fantasy Brown granite while the perimeter of the kitchen is an Absolute Black Leathered. The wet bar has a Thunder Grey Silestone countertop. The island features shelves for cookbooks and there are many unique storage features in the kitchen and the wet bar to optimize the space and functionality of the kitchen. Builder: Barnes Custom Builders

Dayton Lodge

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Basement bar for entrainment and kid friendly for birthday parties and more! Barn wood accents and cabinets along with blue fridge for a splash of color!

Terrace Park Chef's Kitchen

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

Details make the wine bar perfect: storage for all sorts of beverages, glass front display cabinets, and great lighting. Photography: A&J Photography, Inc.

Milton Equestrian Home

LB Designs

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Highfield House

Richstone Homes & Remodeling

Compact home wet bar, galley style.
Inspiration for a small midcentury galley wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

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.

The New American Remodel 2019

By Design

This dining room wet bar is flanked by stainless steal wine columns. Crisp white lift up cabinets proved ample storage for glass ware either side of the flyover top treatment with LED lighting to add drama to decorative items. The graphic dimensional back splash tile adds texture and drama to the wall mounted faucet and under mount sink. Charcoal honed granite counters adds drama to the space while the rough hewn European oak cabinetry provides texture and warmth to the design scheme.

Cox Kitchen

Kircher Design & Build

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Green with Envy: A Living and Dining Room Refreshi

Gina Sims Designs

Inspiration for a transitional wet bar in Atlanta with black cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic splashback and black benchtop.

Wet Bar in Finished Lower Level

Perthel Homes, Inc.

Lower level wet bar in custom residence.
Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Milwaukee with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and porcelain floors.

Whiskey Bar w/Color Changing Lights

DCI Custom Woodworks

Whiskey bar with remote controlled color changing lights embedded in the shelves. Cabinets have adjustable shelves and pull out drawers. Space for wine fridge and hangers for wine glasses.

Sandia Mountain Kitchen and Bath Remodel

Poulin Design Center

Poulin Design Center
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Albuquerque with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Willowbrook Classic New Construction

Rockwell Custom

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Custom Black Forest Home

KLo Home Design

Modern Home Bar with Metal cabinet in lay, custom ceiling mounted shelving, floor to ceiling tile, recessed accent lighting and custom millwork. Floor dug out to include custom walk-over wine storage

Jewel-Toned Mansion

Laura U Design Collective

Photos by Julie Soefer
Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

The Ravencrest

SAB Homes LLC

Wall color: Passive #7064 Countertops: Nero Orion Honed Tile: Emser Edge in Pewter Light Fixtures: Wilson Lighting Faucets: Moen STo in Chrome - MS62308

Kids playroom to adult hangout

ASF Interiors, LLC

Large open room with wall to wall carpet became a multi functional room for adults and kids to enjoy
Photo of a small contemporary wet bar in Raleigh with a drop-in sink, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Golf Course Glam

Prudhomme Design & Interiors

Mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Fieldstone Addition & Renovation

Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.

Jeff McNamara Photography
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and limestone floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops and Ceramic 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.