Billards room with custom built-in bar
Large contemporary galley seated home bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Annandale Remodel

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Rustic Chic Bar

Leanna Hart Designs

Photo of a large eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Cherry Basement Bar

Woodworksdesign, LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional galley seated home bar in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Wheat Ridge Remodel

Beth Simmons Interior Design

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Shingle Style Showcase

Gryboski Builders Inc.

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts single-wall seated home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey benchtop, an undermount sink and brown floor.

KC Artisan Home Tour with Rodrock Homes

Wilson Lighting

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Kansas City with medium wood cabinets and grey benchtop.

Residential Kitchen

Firuze Tile

Mike Mccarthy
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Linden Estates

Structur Design + Interiors

Photo of a large modern u-shaped seated home bar in Omaha with open cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and grey benchtop.

Clubhouse

Deanna's Interior Designs

Linda McManus Images
This is an example of an expansive country u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

2017 Midwest Home Luxury Tour

City Homes, LLC

Inspiration for a large beach style single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, brown splashback, brick splashback, carpet, grey floor, quartz benchtops, grey benchtop and an undermount sink.

Woodwinds Home Remodel

Alair Homes Lake Norman

This home renovation includes two separate projects that took five months each – a basement renovation and master bathroom renovation. The basement renovation created a sanctuary for the family – including a lounging area, pool table, wine storage and wine bar, workout room, and lower level bathroom. The space is integrated with the gorgeous exterior landscaping, complete with a pool overlooking the lake. The master bathroom renovation created an elegant spa like environment for the couple to enjoy. Additionally, improvements were made in the living room and kitchen to improve functionality and create a more cohesive living space for the family.

New Home - Wise

Mauk Cabinets by Design

We have a stunning new home project. This home uses Marsh Furniture cabinets through out the home to create a very modern farmhouse look. Clean whites and rich espresso stains are found all through the home to create a clean look while still providing some contrast with the dark espresso stain. Designer: Aaron Mauk

City Scenic Residence

Woodways

The bar area in this penthouse continues the use of the same materials found within the kitchen. This ties the spaces together to create a cohesive contemporary and sleek design throughout the home. The floating shelves have been hand constructed by Woodways talented craftsmen to create a very contemporary display and functional storage area for glasses and other drinkware. Photo by Megan TerVeen, © Visbeen Architechs, LLC

11 - Industrial Rustic Transitional Home Bar

Aspire Fine Homes

Benjamin Hill Photography
Inspiration for a large industrial single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Custom Entertainment Area

ERS Construction

Country u-shaped seated home bar in Portland with brown splashback, brick splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Bluebell

Acadian House Design & Renovation

Julep Studios
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, white floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary New construction

Kimberly Tomas Designs

Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and grey benchtop.

Cedar Falls Custom Home 4

Concept To Creation

Basement bar featuring custom maple cabinetry by Becker Cabinetry, wood look tile floor, Stilestone quartz counter tops, aluminum tile backsplash.
Mid-sized arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bar Tops in Schererville

Prestige Custom Stone Products, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized home bar in Chicago with granite benchtops, grey splashback 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.