Raw steel plated backsplash, floating cypress slab shelves, raw bent steel bar, wine fridge, hammered nickel bar sink, soapstone countertops
Small modern galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Rancho Higuera Residence

Hsu McCullough

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This is an example of a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Home Bar

Hive Home

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic seated home bar in Los Angeles with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Casco House

Landmark Building Contractors LLC

This new home is the last newly constructed home within the historic Country Club neighborhood of Edina. Nestled within a charming street boasting Mediterranean and cottage styles, the client sought a synthesis of the two that would integrate within the traditional streetscape yet reflect modern day living standards and lifestyle. The footprint may be small, but the classic home features an open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, and refined finishes throughout.

Modern Guest House

Caldwell & Johnson Custom Builders & Remodelers

Nat Rea
Single-wall wet bar in Providence with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops and light hardwood floors.

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sam van fleet
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and soapstone benchtops.

Lakefront Home

Capital Construction Inc

Photo of a large modern u-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Ocean City, MD Multiple Room Beach House Project

Creative In Counters

This home bar features Soapstone countertops.
Photo of a small beach style l-shaped home bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Curved Wet Bar Mirrors

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Curved wet bar by Crystal Cabinets
Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Orange County with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Gourmet Cooking

McSpadden Homes

Design ideas for a large contemporary seated home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Hadleigh Update - Stage to Sell

HomeScape Stagers

Oiled Soapstone countertops.
Photo of a large traditional galley wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback and light hardwood floors.

Lakefront Home

Capital Construction Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Curved Wet Bar

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Curved wet bar by Crystal Cabinets
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Curved Wet Bar

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Curved wet bar by Crystal Cabinets
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Orange County with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Curved Wet Bar

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Home Bar Design Ideas with Light Wood Cabinets and Soapstone 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.