Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops and white splashback.

Basements

S&D Renovations Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Old World with Gothic Influence

Travis Miller Homes

Randy Colwell
Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Torch Lake (Rapid City) Timber Design

Edgewater Design Group

Our clients already had a cottage on Torch Lake that they loved to visit. It was a 1960s ranch that worked just fine for their needs. However, the lower level walkout became entirely unusable due to water issues. After purchasing the lot next door, they hired us to design a new cottage. Our first task was to situate the home in the center of the two parcels to maximize the view of the lake while also accommodating a yard area. Our second task was to take particular care to divert any future water issues. We took necessary precautions with design specifications to water proof properly, establish foundation and landscape drain tiles / stones, set the proper elevation of the home per ground water height and direct the water flow around the home from natural grade / drive. Our final task was to make appealing, comfortable, living spaces with future planning at the forefront. An example of this planning is placing a master suite on both the main level and the upper level. The ultimate goal of this home is for it to one day be at least a 3/4 of the year home and designed to be a multi-generational heirloom. - Jacqueline Southby Photography

Custom Built Bars

Daniel J Mailey Carpentry, Inc.

Bar with cherry hardwood
Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with dark wood cabinets, glass-front cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and ceramic floors.

Donovan Home

VB Homes Design, Build, Remodel

Glenn Bashaw, Images in Light
Photo of a beach style single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood floors.

Granite and Engineered Quartz countertops

Great Lakes Granite Works

Carrie Cirino
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Glenview Basement

AV Integration Group, Inc.

Inspiration for a traditional seated home bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets and granite benchtops.

Downstairs bar

Precision Cabinets Inc.

No game room is complete without a handsome place to make drinks. This bar comes complete with a beer and wine fridge as well as plenty of display shelving for fancy bottles.

ZBar

Steffen Trimming & Custom Woodwork

Maple & cherry home bar. Wood and glass shelves. Puck lighting. Granite countertops.
Design ideas for a traditional home bar in Other with granite benchtops.

Gallery

FK Builders Inc.

Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall home bar in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Basements

S&D Renovations Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Novak II

Haydenville Woodworking & Design, Inc.

Ned Gray
This is an example of a traditional wet bar in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Fall City Addition

Rainier Custom Homes

Wet bar and entertaining area
Large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinets City Chicago

This is an example of a country home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback and stone tile splashback.

Interiors

McClure Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and beige floor.

Wet Bar

JWM Living, LLC

Carl Mayfield Photography
Design ideas for an arts and crafts l-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Custom Wood Work

GTG Builders

This is an example of a large arts and crafts single-wall home bar in New York with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and beige benchtop.

Home Wet Bar

Iron Forest Building Company

Photo Credit: TammiTPhotography
Photo of a small country home bar in Denver with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Berwyn, PA Traditional Light Cherry Kitchen

Tague Design Showroom

JMB Photoworks
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Granite 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.