Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and white benchtop.

Victorian breakfast room

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Using the home’s Victorian architecture and existing mill-work as inspiration we remodeled an antique home to its vintage roots. First focus was to restore the kitchen, but an addition seemed to be in order as the homeowners wanted a cheery breakfast room. The Client dreamt of a built-in buffet to house their many collections and a wet bar for casual entertaining. Using Pavilion Raised inset doorstyle cabinetry, we provided a hutch with plenty of storage, mullioned glass doors for displaying antique glassware and period details such as chamfers, wainscot panels and valances. To the right we accommodated a wet bar complete with two under-counter refrigerator units, a vessel sink, and reclaimed wood shelves. The rustic hand painted dining table with its colorful mix of chairs, the owner’s collection of colorful accessories and whimsical light fixtures, plus a bay window seat complete the room. The mullioned glass door display cabinets have a specialty cottage red beadboard interior to tie in with the red furniture accents. The backsplash features a framed panel with Wood-Mode’s scalloped inserts at the buffet (sized to compliment the cabinetry above) and tin tiles at the bar. The hutch’s light valance features a curved corner detail and edge bead integrated right into the cabinets’ bottom rail. Also note the decorative integrated panels on the under-counter refrigerator drawers. Also, the client wanted to have a small TV somewhere, so we placed it in the center of the hutch, behind doors. The inset hinges allow the doors to swing fully open when the TV is on; the rest of the time no one would know it was there.

Basement Wer Bar Rumford,RI

Cypress Design Co.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Providence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Denver Basement Bar

Castle Building Company

The bar has a fridge and open and covered cabinets and an undermount sink.
This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors and shaker cabinets.

SW Portland Tudor

Ann McCulloch Shop & Studio

Butler's pantry also functions as a bar with a drinks refrigerator and pullout drawers for liquor, etc. Photo by David Hiser
This is an example of a traditional single-wall wet bar in Portland with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Pool House

Swimming Pool Services

This client loves to entertain and needed a relaxation area for both the owners and their children.
Design ideas for a home bar in Milwaukee with limestone benchtops.

Hidden Hollow

Mend Services

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley home bar in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

University Park Kitchen Remodel

HRS BUILD

extended floating brass with glass shelves
Small transitional single-wall bar cart in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and blue benchtop.

The Lake Life | Basement Remodel

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

Coastal-inspired home bar with a modern twist. Navy painted cabinetry with brass fixtures and a modern tile backsplash to create the clean look for a simple nautical theme for the family and guest to enjoy. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography

Milano Rockefeller New Construction in Inlet Beach, FL

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Project Number: M1056 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finishes: Rockefeller, Epic, Linen, White Laccato Features: Under Cabinet Lighting, Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard)

Butlers Pantry/ Bar area - Mid Century inspired remodel

ReNewal Home Decor

The butlers pantry area between the kitchen and dining room was transformed with a wall of cement tile, white calcutta quartz countertops, gray cabinets and matte gold hardware.

Westlake 80's Reboot

CG&S Design-Build

Silestone "Nebula" 3cm countertop • pre-finished bamboo cabinets • Sherwin Williams "Outer Space" paint at appliances & cabinets • Benjamin Moore "Ice Mist" paint at ceiling, walls • 5" solid white oak flooring stained medium brown • photo by Andrea Calo 2017

Kitchen Remodel Upper St. Clair

Evalia Design, LLC.

Concealed behind this elegant storage unit is everything you need to host the perfect party! It houses everything from liquor, different types of glass, and small items like wine charms, napkins, corkscrews, etc. The under counter beverage cooler from Sub Zero is a great way to keep various beverages at hand! You can even store snacks and juice boxes for kids so they aren’t under foot after school! Follow us and check out our website's gallery to see the rest of this project and others! Third Shift Photography

Wet Bar

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Referred by past clients, the homeowners of this Glen Ellyn project were in need of an update and improvement in functionality for their kitchen, mudroom and laundry room. The spacious kitchen had a great layout, but benefitted from a new island, countertops, hood, backsplash, hardware, plumbing and lighting fixtures. The main focal point is now the premium hand-crafted CopperSmith hood along with a dramatic tiered chandelier over the island. In addition, painting the wood beadboard ceiling and staining the existing beams darker helped lighten the space while the amazing depth and variation only available in natural stone brought the entire room together. For the mudroom and laundry room, choosing complimentary paint colors and charcoal wave wallpaper brought depth and coziness to this project. The result is a timeless design for this Glen Ellyn family. Photographer @MargaretRajic, Photo Stylist @brandidevers Are you remodeling your kitchen and need help with space planning and custom finishes? We specialize in both design and build, so we understand the importance of timelines and building schedules. Contact us here to see how we can help!

The Idea House

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Bethesda, Maryland - Contemporary - Kitchen Design

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Bethesda, Maryland Contemporary Kitchen #SarahTurner4JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com Photography by Robert Radifera

Wet Bar

FE Design Architecture

Photo of a midcentury single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Worth Street

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a small eclectic l-shaped home bar in Raleigh with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, travertine splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Banister Court Renovation

BGI Design

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Walnut Wet Bar

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Walnut wet bar with granite countertops, walnut floating shelves, tile back splash, gold brushed lighting, matte black sink and hardware.
Inspiration for a contemporary galley wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Limestone Benchtops and Quartzite 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.