Custom wine table by The Decorator's Edge, Inc, Barstools Sam Moore, wine cooler by Thermador
Design ideas for a small transitional seated home bar in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback and carpet.

The Water Tower Stacks

Epic Development

This wet bar features flat panel wood cabinets (SW Gray Harbor), square cabinet hardware, Absolute Black granite countertop and Valentino White backsplash with Misty Grey grout. The wet bar has under cabinet lighting and a wine cooler. There is also a full size dishwasher and refrigerator.

Whiskey Bar w/Color Changing Lights

DCI Custom Woodworks

Whiskey bar with remote controlled color changing lights embedded in the shelves. Cabinets have adjustable shelves and pull out drawers. Space for wine fridge and hangers for wine glasses.

Bars/Wine storage

The Gall Group: Design | Build | Remodel

This bar was reconfigured and moved back to one wall, creating an open walking space to the patio. Double french doors were installed, allowing more light into the space. The dutch door was added, which provides access to a newly configured laundry, craft and mud room.

Amazing basemnt wetbar and wine cellar

BasementRemodeling.com

Entertaining takes a high-end in this basement with a large wet bar and wine cellar. The barstools surround the marble countertop, highlighted by under-cabinet lighting

Marina Penthouse

Designer Kitchens LA

Photo of an expansive contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Rylestone - Narrow Lakefront Cottage

Visbeen Architects

An enchanting mix of materials highlights this 2,500-square-foot design. A light-filled center entrance connects the main living areas on the roomy first floor with an attached two-car garage in this inviting, four bedroom, five-and-a-half bath abode. A large fireplace warms the hearth room, which is open to the dining and sitting areas. Nearby are a screened-in porch and a family-friendly kitchen. Upstairs are two bedrooms, a great room and bunk room; downstairs you’ll find a traditional gathering room, exercise area and guest bedroom.

Kitchens

Jim's Custom Woodworking

Mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and mirror splashback.

Cedarbrush - Spanish Modern

RI Studio

Spanish meets modern in this Dallas spec home. A unique carved paneled front door sets the tone for this well blended home. Mixing the two architectural styles kept this home current but filled with character and charm.

Grandeurwood

Divine Custom Homes

SpaceCrafting
Inspiration for a traditional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback and beige floor.

CARLEY ENTERTAINMENT

Top Notch Tops & Interiors

Troy Carley
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial u-shaped wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Sunset Hills Outdoor Addition

Srote & Co Architects | Planners | Interiors

This expansive addition consists of a covered porch with outdoor kitchen, expanded pool deck, 5-car garage, and grotto. The grotto sits beneath the garage structure with the use of precast concrete support panels. It features a custom bar, lounge area, bathroom and changing room. The wood ceilings, natural stone and brick details add warmth to the space and tie in beautifully to the existing home.

Spaces

Pauline Soffa Design

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and plywood floors.

Family Home in Preston Hollow

Hawkins-Welwood Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Graphite Basement Bar

Western Custom Cabinetry

mark tepe
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

BG Kitchen and Bar Remodel

Bridget's Room

Floor Tile, Back Splash Tile, Cabinetry, Countertops, Bar Stools and Lighting purchased and installed by Bridget's Room.
Transitional u-shaped home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

Outdoor Bar for Entertaining

Calista Kitchen & Bath

This outdoor bar great for your next pool party! On the Florida coast we deal with salty air that can rust outdoor grills quickly. In this design we built the cabinetry around the space you would typically have for a built in grill but this one is completely free-standing.

Basement for entertaining

VINCENT ABELL CONTRACTING

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Louisville with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and beige benchtop.

Red Rock Country Club Remodel

JKL Development Inc.

This 5687 sf home was a major renovation including significant modifications to exterior and interior structural components, walls and foundations. Included were the addition of several multi slide exterior doors, windows, new patio cover structure with master deck, climate controlled wine room, master bath steam shower, 4 new gas fireplace appliances and the center piece- a cantilever structural steel staircase with custom wood handrail and treads. A complete demo down to drywall of all areas was performed excluding only the secondary baths, game room and laundry room where only the existing cabinets were kept and refinished. Some of the interior structural and partition walls were removed. All flooring, counter tops, shower walls, shower pans and tubs were removed and replaced. New cabinets in kitchen and main bar by Mid Continent. All other cabinetry was custom fabricated and some existing cabinets refinished. Counter tops consist of Quartz, granite and marble. Flooring is porcelain tile and marble throughout. Wall surfaces are porcelain tile, natural stacked stone and custom wood throughout. All drywall surfaces are floated to smooth wall finish. Many electrical upgrades including LED recessed can lighting, LED strip lighting under cabinets and ceiling tray lighting throughout. The front and rear yard was completely re landscaped including 2 gas fire features in the rear and a built in BBQ. The pool tile and plaster was refinished including all new concrete decking.

Campbell Court Residence

AFT Construction

This is actually the custom pantry/butler's pantry
Large transitional galley wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and 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.