Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

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Colorado Classic Cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Castlewood Dr.

Janet Biddick Designs

Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Friendly Bungalow

NSPJ Architects

This is an example of a small arts and crafts galley wet bar in Kansas City with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey 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.

Schiefelbein

Kitchen and Bath Plus

All wood cabinets, glass doors, under cabinet lighting, stacked stone backsplash and top legs
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Orlando with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Wildwood Lower Level Playroom Transformation

Dill-Thebeau Design Company

Playroom transformation into Bar. Cori Nations Photography
Inspiration for a small modern galley seated home bar in St Louis with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and linoleum floors.

Waunakee Basement Remodel

Traci Rauner Design

Asymmetrical floating shelves, stacked stone splash, refrigerator in niche, raised bar counter.
Photo of an eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone tile splashback.

Country Club

UnikHomes, Inc

Expansive traditional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

2014 Street of Dreams | American Spirit

Westlake Development Group, LLC

Blackstone Edge Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Luxury Basement Remodel in Warren, NJ

IMPROVE or MOVE

This is an example of a large contemporary galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Contemporary Recreation | Malvern, PA

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured splashback.

Southern Traditional White Kitchen

MasterWorks Custom Cabinets, LLC

This custom bar area is made in white and features a traditional tile backsplash with a bit of edge. Notice how the molding carries from floor to ceiling, and the built in "feet" accents at the bottom of the cabinets.

Massive Man Cave in Lebanon il.

Fulford Home Remodeling

Humphrey Photography Nashville, il.
Large country l-shaped seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Xene

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

Ehlen Creative Communications, LLC
Design ideas for a large country single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hickory Wet Bar in Warm Gray Stain With Brushed Granite Counters

Village Home Stores

Koch Cabinetry in Hickory "Stone" stain with Black Pearl Brushed granite counters and stainless appliances. Design and materials by Village Home Stores.

Snell Isle renovation

Jeffery M Wolf General Contractor, Inc.

Frank Baptie
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bar, Ogden Point, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, IN

T.L. Jackson Construction

This home bar area allows for plenty of seating for entertaining guests. It is a bright open area that has plenty of storage for supplies and food.
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped seated home bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

MEDALLION

Medallion Cabinetry

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Friendly Bungalow

NSPJ Architects

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts galley wet bar in Kansas City with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops and Multi-Coloured 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.