Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback and medium hardwood floors.

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.

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

Recycled glass "Elements" countertop in ancient gray.

GlassArt Design

GlassArt Designs Elements glass waterfall design countertop in grey. RLHStudio.com
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, grey splashback and mirror splashback.

palamino residence

Carson Architecture and Design, Inc.

We used a unique palate of materials to compose this one of a kind personal resort for our clients. They wanted a contemporary home that utilized regional materials and expressed the Southwest, but in a fresh new way. There is a surprise around every corner in this home as it meanders across the entire site. We collaborated with Joyce Crawford, and Charles Glover for interiors, and Wendy LeSeuer for Landscape design.

Audrey Street - Full Remodel

EMMONS CUSTOM

Inspiration 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.

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.

BARS

Charles R Schwartzapfel RA PC

Photo of a mid-sized l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops and limestone floors.

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Keim Custom Homes

Gorgeous bar
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall home bar in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback and stone tile splashback.

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Mintzer Building Company

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, limestone floors and beige floor.

Rustic Home Bar

Chisel Marble & Granite

With this substantial home bar who needs to go out? A bit of Industrial and a bit of rustic describe this fun home bar. The lower countertop is made of Lithoverde Pietra D' Avola Limestone with a 1.5" Ogee edge. Custom Homes by Schultz Development, Kristin Hazen Design

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Hobrecht Lighting Design & Décor

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and limestone benchtops.

Rustic home bar

Petrucci Johnson Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, slate floors and black floor.

Menu Road Residence

Harmony Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized galley seated home bar in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops and ceramic floors.

Living Area Gallery

A&S Sales of Virginia, LLC

Durango Limestone wet bar.
This is an example of a galley home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain floors and limestone splashback.

Boston Residence + Art Gallery

studio J2

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, white splashback, porcelain floors, glass tile splashback and glass-front cabinets.

South Surrey Finishing

Timco Design & Construction

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and glass tile splashback.

Interior detail shots, French Mediterranean

Ange Signature Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall home bar in Raleigh with limestone benchtops and limestone floors.

Impressive Home Bars

StoneWorks, Inc.

Another view of this very attractive home bar - quite stunning! Love the French Limestone with the chiseled edge, to contrast with this modern home. Love the glass doors and the colors!

Brewster contemporary meets Mediterranean mix

At Home Design LLC

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

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.