Northern Slate Stacked Stone DIY Home Bar

Cliff had a home bar that he wanted to make a little extra special by using GenStone's Northern Slate Stacked Stone panels for the project. The faux stone beautifully matches the granite countertop of the bar and looks great next to the bar stools.

Main Kitchen make-over, Butler Kitchen, and Home Bar Build - Irvine

Modern Creation Inc.

Completed home bar awaiting glass shelves
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Orange County with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Minneapolis Contemporary

Alexander Design Group, Inc.

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey floor and grey benchtop.

2018 Home Show

Unique Homes Iowa

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Park City Parade of Homes 2017

Foremost Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, carpet, grey floor, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and grey benchtop.

KraftMaid: Wet Bar and Wine Storage

KraftMaid

Wet bar won't even begin to describe this bar area created for a couple who entertains as much as possible.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Fossil Creek Bar

Haven Design and Construction

This small but practical bar packs a bold design punch. It's complete with wine refrigerator, icemaker, a liquor storage cabinet pullout and a bar sink. LED lighting provides shimmer to the glass cabinets and metallic backsplash tile, while a glass and gold chandelier adds drama. Quartz countertops provide ease in cleaning and peace of mind against wine stains. The arched entry ways lead to the kitchen and dining areas, while the opening to the hallway provides the perfect place to walk up and converse at the bar.

Forest Hill

gamble + design

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall home bar in San Francisco with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, black splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Notting Hill Terraced House

Simon Kennedy Architectural Photography

Design ideas for a large modern home bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, limestone floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

South Florida Contemporary

The Decorators Unlimited

This South Florida home is a sleek and contemporary design with a pop of color. The bold blue tones in furniture and fabrics are a perfect contrast to the clean white walls and cabinets. The beautiful glass details give the home a modern finish.

Crosby Road Artisan Home

Modern Design Cabinetry

Mid-sized modern u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

CL Residence

Shoemaker Construction

Bar lighting deatils
Mid-sized u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Urban Farmhouse

DK Homes

This home is full of clean lines, soft whites and grey, & lots of built-in pieces. Large entry area with message center, dual closets, custom bench with hooks and cubbies to keep organized. Living room fireplace with shiplap, custom mantel and cabinets, and white brick.

Basement Update

Riegis Design Co. LLC

The client wanted to add in a basement bar to the living room space, so we took some unused space in the storage area and gained the bar space. We updated all of the flooring, paint and removed the living room built-ins. We also added stone to the fireplace and a mantle.

Modern Kitchen and Bar

Bentwood of Houston

The natural walnut wood creates a gorgeous focal wall, while the high gloss acrylic finish on the island complements the veining in the thick natural stone countertops. The navy finished bar lends a nice pop of color in the space.

The Highlander - Scotch Bar

The Interior Design Group

Mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Elegant Traditional Kitchen in Greenwich

Nukitchens

We designed this kitchen using Plain & Fancy custom cabinetry with natural walnut and white pain finishes. The extra large island includes the sink and marble countertops. The matching marble backsplash features hidden spice shelves behind a mobile layer of solid marble. The cabinet style and molding details were selected to feel true to a traditional home in Greenwich, CT. In the adjacent living room, the built-in white cabinetry showcases matching walnut backs to tie in with the kitchen. The pantry encompasses space for a bar and small desk area. The light blue laundry room has a magnetized hanger for hang-drying clothes and a folding station. Downstairs, the bar kitchen is designed in blue Ultracraft cabinetry and creates a space for drinks and entertaining by the pool table. This was a full-house project that touched on all aspects of the ways the homeowners live in the space.

Lakewood

Visbeen Architects

Design ideas for a small single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Montclair Luxury Basement

JSE Interiors

Contemporary galley seated home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Georgia Farm House

Scott Homes, Inc

We love this fabulous bar, with concrete counter tops and custom cabinets.
Design ideas for a country u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Grey Floor and 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.