Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Charm

12/12 Architects & Planners

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lower level bar

Studio 76 Kitchens and Baths

Home bar in this home's lower level boasts an integrated refrigerator and microwave drawer. The limestone countertop is for food and drink prep and the upper countertop made of leather is so luxurious.

Arizona Moderne - Bar

H. Ryan Studio

Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H. Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
This is an example of a modern galley wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bar

Dr-Z Architects

La divisione tra l'area pranzo e la cucina è fluida ma marcata dalla presenza del bancone bar, rivestito nella stessa pietra lavica del tavolo da pranzo e decorato a mano con un motivo a greca bianca.

Stadlin

Mimi & Hill interiors

Inspiration for a transitional single-wall home bar in New York with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Lower level bar

Studio 76 Kitchens and Baths

Guests and family can choose a barstool at the leather countertop bar while watching a game on the TV.
Photo of a large traditional galley seated home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Audrey Street - Full Remodel

EMMONS CUSTOM

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Charm

12/12 Architects & Planners

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Award-Winning Bar

Khoury Design

Dave Adams Photography
Photo of a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Award-Winning Bar

Khoury Design

Dave Adams Photography
This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bar

Dr-Z Architects

Basement Wet Bar and Home Theater

FBC Remodel

Wet bar front with marble countertops and dark wood ceiling detail. The pendant lighting paired with the glass shelving give this wetbar an elegant feel. ©Finished Basement Company

Basement Remodel

Karen Hill INTERIORS

Ken Pamatat
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Audrey Street - Full Remodel

EMMONS CUSTOM

Basement Ceiling Beams

FBC Remodel

The wet bar features dark wood ceiling detail and pendant lighting. ©Finished Basement Company
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, green splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Paris in Draper

Steven Dailey Construction

This is an example of a large l-shaped wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Paris in Draper

Steven Dailey Construction

Large l-shaped wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Audrey Street - Full Remodel

EMMONS CUSTOM

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Charm

12/12 Architects & Planners

Home Bar Design Ideas with Limestone Benchtops and Brown Floor

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.