Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

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.

Newton Square Bar

Hinkle Custom Cabinets

Design ideas for a large country single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Shady Canyon

All Tile & Marble Design, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, limestone floors and beige floor.

Sandy Springs Whole House Renovation

SawHorse Design + Build

We took this tradition Sandy Springs house and added some traditional design styles and infused them with some modern twists. The design team did a great job making sure every detail was though through and every wall was dressed up to reflect the master plan. Photographed by: Christy Dodson

Wet bar

Penny Hendricks

Wet bar. Diamond shaker cabinets in Junniper Berry, Curava Element countertop and white glass backsplash.
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

2015 photos, Avant-gaurde meets Baroque, Wood-Mode

San Luis Kitchen Co.

The homeowner's have an extensive collection of exotic wine and liquor. This clients taste -- Avant-garde meets Baroque -- is thoroughly explored in this extreme wet bar. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry

Ocean Front Estate

User

The cabana pool house has a custom bar and custom wine storage.
This is an example of a large modern l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, flat-panel cabinets and ceramic 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.

Traditional Style Wet Bar

Distinctive Woodwork, Inc.

Maple bar with espresso finish, granite tops with Chicago rail, stainless footrail, mirror and tile backsplash, glass doors/shelves/lights, window top center.

Shakin not Stirred

Drab to Fab Decorating

We designed this wet bar to wow! It features a microwave, wine cooler, sink, ice maker, kegerator, built-in wine rack and ultra modern tile and lighting. The bar stools where designed with leather on the seats and funky fabric on the back to bring the whimsy!

Liberty Bell

329 Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and medium wood cabinets.

British Colonial in Pasadena

Charmean Neithart Interiors

www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, an undermount sink, green splashback, medium hardwood floors and mosaic tile splashback.

Ocean Front Estate

User

The cabana bar overlooks the pool courtyard.
This is an example of a large modern single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, recycled glass benchtops and ceramic floors.

Basement Bar

Graf Custom Construction LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

StarMark Cabinetry Collection

Rome General Lumber

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Basement Wet Bar and Wine Rack

FBC Remodel

The wet bar features a marble drink ledge overlooking the game room, glass front cabinets with the natural stacked stone accents bringing warmth to the space. ©Finished Basement Company

Three Springs Living Room Makeover

Integrity Design Studio, LLC

Jaclyn Borowski
This is an example of a small country galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Brewster contemporary meets Mediterranean mix

At Home Design LLC

Wet bar custom designed to fit hall space between living room and parlor.
This is an example of a small mediterranean galley seated home bar in Bridgeport with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, porcelain floors, limestone benchtops and mirror splashback.

Luxury Log Cabin

Travis Miller Homes

Randy Colwell
Photo of a mid-sized u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, limestone benchtops and ceramic floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Limestone Benchtops and Recycled Glass 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.