nutmeg matte on cherry wood, New Venetian Gold Granite, Stuart Watson Photography
This is an example of a traditional wet bar in Other with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

The Village at Tom's Creek

Progress Street Builders

Traditional single-wall seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and granite benchtops.

Custom Traditional Bar

WL Kitchen & Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in New York with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, laminate floors, yellow floor and grey benchtop.

Mueller Custom Bar

That Design Studio

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and black benchtop.

Basements

KBF by Audi Contractors

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N 15th V an Buren, AR

Architectural Roofing LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Butler Pantry created by reusing existing kitchen cabinets

Stonehenge Construction LLC

Eden Light Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional galley wet bar in Louisville with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Granite Countertops

Ace Granite Innovations LLC

Clean Shot Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Albuquerque with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and porcelain splashback.

Luxurious Basement Bar

Wills Milling & Hardwoods

This stunning custom bar is sure to be envied at your next gathering. The attention to detail and craftsmanship are front and center in this spectacular home bar.

A wet bar for a tiny space

Tague Design Showroom

No space is too small! This homeowner wanted to add a wet bar to this tiny space in their family room. The Tague Design Showroom made it happen! Photos by JMB Photoworks

Oakland Township Residence Project

Dillman & Upton, Inc.

Bar located just outside of living room
Traditional home bar in Detroit with raised-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and medium wood cabinets.

Ballwin Lower Level Addition

HomeMatters Alliance, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, carpet and beige floor.

Rustic Basement Bar

Expressive Interiors by Marietta Calas

Norman Sizemore
Photo of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and travertine 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.

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.

Western Elegant in Troon North

Precision Home Development

Hand carved wood bar front with rope detailing and an exotic granite top makes this bar one of a kind. Eclipse Photography
This is an example of a large u-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Lower Level / Rec Room

JFK Design-Build, LLC

Luxury Custom homes by: JFK Design Build.com
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped home bar in Milwaukee with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic floors.

Rustic Dallas Wetbar Remodel

Terri Becker Designs

Designer: Terri Becker Construction: Star Interior Resources Photo: Samantha Brown
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Pub, Family Room, Bath and Music Studio in Wauwatosa

J D J R e m o d e l

Photography by J.P. Chen, Phoenix Media
Mid-sized traditional seated home bar in Milwaukee with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Henderson

Blue Mountain Kitchens

Jodi Hoelsken
This is an example of an expansive transitional l-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and slate floors.

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.