Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback and ceramic splashback.

Hudson Kitchen, Bath, & Laundry Room

Miller Woodworks

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Cincinnati with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, travertine splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Home Theatre and Automation Projects

Audio Video Tech Services by Tom's TV

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Cunius

Service Doctor Remodeling & Design

Mid-sized traditional seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and granite benchtops.

Craftsman Kitchen Before and After

Hampton's Kitchens & Appliances

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and travertine floors.

Wembley 250

Omega Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and no sink.

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.

Custom Bars

WL Kitchen & Home

Julian Buitrago
Small traditional home bar in New York with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and white benchtop.

Bar/Entertainment Areas

Giorgi Kitchens & Designs

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.

Home Sweet Home

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry features Portland door style, Slab drawer front in Knotty Alder with Rustic Pebble finish.
Inspiration for a traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and granite benchtops.

Pohl Project

Jamco Unlimited Inc

I'm not sure what's more beautiful the eclectic backsplash or the wine refrigerator. This would be the perfect place to unwind after a long day.
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback and ceramic splashback.

Knotty Alder Wet Bar - Okotoks

One Tree Construction Inc

Mike Vanderland
Mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

RiverLife2

Julie Graf, One of a Kind Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback and timber splashback.

Miscellaneous

Gothic Stone Inc

This is an example of a small l-shaped home bar in Philadelphia with medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

2015 Parade of Homes- The Juniper - Waunakee, WI - Kilkenny Farms

Tim O'Brien Homes

Photo of a large arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, concrete floors and light wood cabinets.

Genesee Lower Level / Rec Room

JFK Design-Build, LLC

Luxury Custom homes by: JFK Design Build.com
Large transitional u-shaped home bar in Milwaukee with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic floors.

1406 Grasshopper Ln

The Sivel Group

This is an example of a traditional galley wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

Morristown, NJ - Traditional U-shaped Kitchen

US Kitchens & Baths

This home bar was built in an addition and offers a 2-tiered seating/dining island, covered appliances, a flyover with lighting, crown and base with egg & dart molding. Rob Rasmussen

2015 Woodstock Wet Bar

Oliver Construction LLC

photos by Jennifer Oliver
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback and carpet.

Huguenot home

Annmarie Ruta Interiors LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and dark hardwood 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.