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.

Lodges at Deer Valley

Creative Design Cabinetry

Lodges at Deer Valley is a classic statement in rustic elegance and warm hospitality. Conveniently located less than half a mile from the base of Deer Valley Resort. Lockout kitchenette.

Livingston Oasis, Livingston NJ

Clear Home Design

what a game room! check out the dark walnut herringbone floor with the matching dark walnut U shaped bar. the red mohair velvet barstools punch color to lighten the dramatic darkness. tom Dixon pendant lighting hangs from the high ceiling.

Starr Homes for 2018 Artisan Home Tour in Kansas City

Wilson Lighting

Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Kansas City with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Home Bar

4D Design + Consulting

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Panasuk

State Interiors Custom Cabinetry & Design

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, carpet and brown floor.

DS Chicago to Birmingham

Amy Storm & Company

Joe Kwon Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional seated home bar in Chicago with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, recessed-panel cabinets and grey floor.

Full Renovation

Annmarie Ruta Interiors LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Miami with no sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Man Cave Home Bar

Touhill Custom Counters

Design ideas for 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.

Shallow Depth Floating Shelves made with reclaimed wood

Denise Quade Design

A bar was built in to the side of this family room to showcase the homeowner's Bourbon collection. Reclaimed wood was used to add texture to the wall and the same wood was used to create the custom shelves. A bar sink and paneled beverage center provide the functionality the room needs. The paneling on the other walls are all original to the home.

Oceanfront Remodel

CRG Companies

Full tiles wet bar in home gym
Photo of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Goodman Kitchen

Copperstone Kitchens and Renovations

Antique mirror with Schulter edge detail
Large transitional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

DC - Full House Renovation

MBW Designs

Man Cave Basement Bar photo by Tod Connell Photography
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors and beige floor.

Griffin Modern Remodel

Ellen Pandorf Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in San Diego with black cabinets, onyx benchtops, painted wood floors, black floor and open cabinets.

Columbia City Remodel

Portrait Homes Northwest LLC

Mossbarger
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Portland with no sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Old European in Whisper Rock Estates

Dettaglio Interior Design

Inckx
Inspiration for a large mediterranean galley seated home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and limestone floors.

Puritan

AMW Design Studio

Large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, concrete floors and grey floor.

Alcove Dry Bar

Choptank Closets, LLC

Dry bar with granite counter top; unrefrigerated wine bottle storage; deep drawer for tall liquor bottle storage; beaded back splash; lighted cabinets for glass and display; hanging glass stemware storage.

2100 Towers Penthouse

Interior Design Associates, Inc.

Custom walnut cabinets with stainless accents and Golden Macuba granite countertop, wine cooler and ice maker complete this entertainment area. The mirrored backsplash reflects the living area and the ocean view beyond. Rob Downey Photography

Home Bar Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops and Onyx Benchtops

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.