Upper Arlington countertops- contract work done by The Bellepoint Company

Bradshaw Photography
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Columbus with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Brentwood Bonus Buildout

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Transitional wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

BAR AREA- DINING ROOM PASS-THROUGH

Sheila Rich Interiors, LLC

The bar is easily accessible from both the kitchen and dining room. A stainless steel shelf suspended with industrial wires, echoing kitchen pendant lights, with polished underside holds wine glasses conveniently above the white quartz counter top. Photo by Lauren Hagerstrom

GREENWOOD RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

DESIGNER GLAM - Custom designed and manufactured 'shaker' style cabinetry in a soft 'matte grey' polyurethane finish - Natural marble splashback - Caesarstone benchtop - Black & brass handles & knobs fitted - Fluted glass display door inserts - Fully integrated fridge, freezer and dish washer - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

Weddington, NC- Main floor renovation-Dining room

Leslie Williams Interior Design

This butler pantry received a makeover with new paint, tile and hardware. Along with new light sconces and all new color scheme.
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall home bar in Charlotte with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Walking on Sunshine

Top Shelf Design

photography: Paul Grdina
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Walking on Sunshine

Top Shelf Design

photography: Paul Grdina
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Grand Lake

Ashwood Designs and Custom Homes

Cargile Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Eclectic Flair Renovation

Melichar Architects

Photo by Jessica Ayala
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Manger - Bar - Cuisine

Kehoe Wilson Design LLC

Close-up of gold leaf barrel ceiling and matching Niermann Weeks Biarritz pendants hanging in both spaces. Cabinets are painted, repurposed pieces.
Photo of a large traditional wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

New Contemporary Home & Kitchen in Newton, Mass.

Divine Design Center

Integrated lighting in and under the cabinets creates a beautiful accent. In addition, the two-tone cabinets also use dark wood tones that match the lining of the glass cabinet. While luxury appliances were chosen, not all are boldly featured. The integrated fridge is artfully hidden behind matching cabinet doors. This gives the contemporary kitchen a high-end custom kitchen feel.

Home Bar

Byrd Design and Build

Inspiration for a contemporary home bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback and white benchtop.

New Contemporary Home & Kitchen in Newton, Mass.

Divine Design Center

This elegant Newton contemporary home and kitchen needed a chic luxury design to match the rest of the home. This sophisticated kitchen is inspired by Italian kitchens that have minimalistic touches. In addition to the handless and integrated handle cabinets, there are glass front doors.

New Contemporary Home & Kitchen in Newton, Mass.

Divine Design Center

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and Marble Splashback

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.