The Chesapeake at Heritage at Two Rivers

Photo of a large transitional galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, carpet, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets and quartz benchtops.

Bay Village

KAS Interior Design

Contemporary bar detail. Undermount sink with beer tap. Photographer: Laura A. Suglia-Isgro, ASID
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and multi-coloured 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.

Stafford Hill Drive

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Custom gray home bar cabinetry.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, white floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Northfield IL Private Residence

Lumenory

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, onyx benchtops, stone slab splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Linden Plan

King's Court Builders, Inc.

Large bar for entertaining with plenty of storage.
Photo of a large modern galley seated home bar in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, multi-coloured benchtop, an undermount sink, grey cabinets and brown floor.

Peale Park In-Law-Suite

Design Freedom, inc.

An in-law-suite or just some extra space for guests and entertaining, this Addition sits a few steps across the deck from the house. A modest living area with wet bar has vaulted ceilings with clerestory windows over the French doors. The bathroom is in the center with a vaulted ceiling above. A private small bedroom sits at the rear, with high ceilings and lots of natural light. The small scale is in keeping with the 100-year-old house, while the shed roof and wall of glass give it a contemporary spin. Deck was re-built and stairs added.

Oxford Custom Home Build

HU-681447979

Custom Bar and Wine Rack
Design ideas for an arts and crafts home bar in Houston with grey cabinets, brick floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Basement Bar with Medallion Frappe Gray Cabinets

Cabinet-S-Top

This basement renovation involved installing Medallion Lancaster Frappe cabinetry in the bar area. On the countertop is Dolomite-Pietra Caravino granite with a leather finish. Also installed: A Miseno Apronfront stainless steel sink and a Moen chrome Arbor bar faucet, 3 Hinkley Linear pendant lights and a new pool table light. New basement stairs were installed using Kraus Landmark 5” plank floor whistle stop color and a new custom barn door. On the floor is Enstyle Culbres wide – Inglewood Luxury Vinyl Tile.

Man Cave Bar Area

DBT Interiors

stack stone and granite were used for the bar
Large industrial u-shaped seated home bar with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, concrete floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Stunning Gray cabinets with Berwyn Cambria countertops

Store with Style

Design ideas for a mid-sized galley home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Wet Bar

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

A wet bar in the Elgin basement renovation with a mirrored backsplash.
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, laminate floors, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and grey cabinets.

Premium Bar

Premium Cabinets of Phoenix

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, laminate floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Wet Bar Remodel

BPL Design Group

Beachfront Bar Contempo Remodel
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

2018 Parade Home - The Cameron

Cambridge Classic Homes

Inspiration for a small country single-wall home bar in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops and multi-coloured benchtop.

Wet Bar Remodel

BPL Design Group

Beachfront Bar Contempo Remodel
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Open plan KItchen and Bar area

Vama Living

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

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.

Wet Bar

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Beverage cooler in the wet bar.
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, laminate floors, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and grey cabinets.

Bonney Lake Wet Bar

Cartozian Flooring and Interiors

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Seattle with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, multi-coloured benchtop, granite benchtops and mosaic tile splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and Multi-Coloured 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.