Inspiration for an expansive transitional single-wall seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Lounge/Bar Lighting Keypad & Wine Opener

K&W Audio

Wine opener & Control4 Keypad adjacent to the Home Theater in the Lounge/ Bar area.
Design ideas for a large eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Calgary with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Nestled into West End

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Blissful Breeze

Susan Semmelmann Interiors- Award Winning Designer

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, stainless steel benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen bar wine cellar & entertainment TV

YB Interiors, LLC

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Kings Glen

St. Louis Design + Remodel

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Hudson Transitional Custom Home

Payne & Payne Builders

Home basement bar and kitchen area
Design ideas for a large transitional home bar in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Colonial

Derrick Architecture

The view of the private bar from the entertain ment room. A high bar ledge allows guests to pull up and see the bar beyond. A window in the bar wall provides views into the wine cellar.....

Wolftail Pines

Woven 3 Design

16' Seamless Concrete Family Bar
This is an example of a large modern home bar in Other with an undermount sink, concrete benchtops and grey benchtop.

Somerhill

Sterling Custom Homes

This contemporary basement renovation including a bar, walk in wine room, home theater, living room with fireplace and built-ins, two banquets and furniture grade cabinetry.

Commercial

Bluebird Designs

This bar we incorporated an industrial feel. Quartz countertop and contemporary lighting.
Photo of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Dallas with vinyl floors, grey floor, grey benchtop and grey splashback.

Contemporary Solar

Kohlmark Flach Architects

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, red floor and grey benchtop.

Harleysville Kitchen & Cabinetry

Plowman Kitchen and Bath

Dry bar area off the kitchen.
Design ideas for a large u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Lake Oswego Luxury Kitchen Remodel

Lamont Bros.

Custom drink station featuring custom cabinets, a mini fridge, and ice bin.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Portland with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Wimberley Modern Hill Country

Levitas Modern Homes

This is an example of a large modern u-shaped wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Oconomowoc Basement Remodel

UpKeep

Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and grey benchtop.

Brimfield Home

Executive Developers, LLC

home bar
Mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

PERFECT Entertainment Kitchen/Dining Room with the BEST Deck

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Custom Home Bar

DNC Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped home bar in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount sink and grey benchtop.

Kitchen bar wine cellar & entertainment TV

YB Interiors, LLC

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Benchtop

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.