Photo of a large traditional galley wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Spaces

Fedewa Custom Works

This is a little wet bar off of the kitchen. Wood is quartersawn sapele with a horizontal grain match.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Willow View Contemporary Home

lisa furey interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Large Scale Full Home Remodel

Mariano & Co., LLC

This is an example of a large transitional home bar in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary New Build, Ribble Valley

Design by UBER

The full back wall of the bar is a feature backlit onyx with display shelving and storage. The bar itself is a louvered and fluted front with slate curved top. Crystal pendants via our sister company UBER Interiors. And comfortable seating facing the media wall.

Modern Hillside

GLDESIGN

Expansive modern single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bogart 2

Studio Design Elements

Design ideas for an expansive modern single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

New Residence - Southpointe, PA

Gaskill Architecture

Inspiration for a large modern galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

G. Terbrock Luxury Homes with Schaub + Srote Architects

Wilson Lighting

This is an example of a large transitional galley seated home bar in St Louis with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, 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.....

Little Cloud

Zone 4 Architects, LLC

The large family room splits duties as a sports lounge, media room, and wet bar. The double volume space was partly a result of the integration of the architecture into the hillside, local building codes, and also creates a very unique spacial relationship with the entry and lower levels. Enhanced sound proofing and pocketing sliding doors help to control the noise levels for adjacent bedrooms and living spaces.

Built-In & Bar in Tampa, FL

Studio Luxe Custom Cabinetry

Colorful built-in cabinetry creates a multifunctional space in this Tampa condo. The bar section features lots of refrigerated and temperature controlled storage as well as a large display case and countertop for preparation. The additional built-in space offers plenty of storage in a variety of sizes and functionality.

Northlawn

La Marco Homes

Stylish and compact home bar.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback and grey benchtop.

A Transformation on Hope Island

Mannigan Edwards Interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall home bar in Gold Coast - Tweed with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop and a drop-in sink.

Stately Elegance for the Modern Family

HQ Architects

Inspiration for an expansive transitional single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Urban Transitional Game Room

Julia Russell Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

AIA NJ Merit Award, AIA NS Medal Winner -Period Home With Wheel Chair Access

Clawson Architects, LLC

The Primary Suite occupies the entire attic level of this period Victorian home. It includes an elevator lobby, dry bar, dressing room, his office, laundry room, accessible bathroom and large sleeping quarters. Here we see the dry bar looking towards her dressing room.

New Residence - Southpointe, PA

Gaskill Architecture

Large modern galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Trowbridge 2

La Marco Homes

A home bar nook.
Small transitional home bar in Detroit with grey cabinets 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.....

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.