Interior bar overlooking the patio/pool/golf course. Photo by Jim Bartsch.
Expansive mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, travertine floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Estate makeover

Stoneworx

Another great shot of the custom bar we designed and built under the custom overhang provided by Marquis Construction.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional l-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with open cabinets and limestone benchtops.

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.

Long Beach Mediterranean Transitional

Alisa Moffett Interiors

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.

Berkeley Hall Bluffton New Home

StoneWorks, Inc.

This amazing home bar looks like it could be in a cosmopolitan bar - simply gorgeous! Countertops are French limestone in beige - Comblanchien honed French limestone. There is a story behind this limestone: the stone was quarried from an old French Winery. Over time, the wine bleached into the stone giving it this wine/rosy hue you see running through it. The edge is a Chiseled edge, by design; we chose to combine two different looks - the old world hewn look with the sleek modern room. This limestone served two different time periods, so we married the two together. What a wonderful story for enjoying drinks with family and friends!

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.

Holiday apartment

Tania | Marbella Interior Design

Photo of a small modern home bar in Other with limestone benchtops and grey benchtop.

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.

931 Wagner

Tag & Associates, LLC

Design ideas for a large modern single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Mid-Century Bar in Larchmont

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

Tiny spaces can, indeed, make huge statements. Case in point is this sensational wet bar, nestled into a living room niche. The décor is relaxed, starting with the checker-weave sisal rug, soft blue velvet upholstery on mission-inspired walnut furnishings, and the rugged fieldstone fireplace with reclaimed wood mantle. Instead of blending inconspicuously into the space, it stands out in bold contrast. Strategically placed opposite the fireplace, it creates a prominent “look at me” design moment. Flat panel doors in beautifully-figured natural walnut lend a modern richness. Side walls, ceiling, and backsplash are all enrobed in the same veneer panels, giving the alcove a snug, warm appeal. To maintain the clean lines, cabinet hardware was eliminated: wall units have touch latches; bases have a channel with unique integrated recesses on the backs of the doors. This petite space lives large for entertaining. Uppers provide plenty of storage for glassware and bottles, while pullouts inside a full-height base cabinet hold bar essentials. The beverage fridge is discreetly hidden behind a matching panel. When your objective is a cohesive, unified esthetic, any additional materials have to complement the cabinetry without upstaging them. The honed limestone countertop and hammered nickel sink contribute quiet texture. This project was designed by Bilotta’s, Senior Designer, Randy O’Kane in collaboration with Jessica Jacobson Designs.

Burnaby Classic

Troico

This is an example of an u-shaped home bar in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, ceramic floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Paris in Draper

Steven Dailey Construction

Inspiration for 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.

Lato Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Scandinavian Customer Space | IA

Flooret

Crisp tones of maple and birch. Minimal and modern, the perfect backdrop for every room. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Parkbridge Court II

Smith & Ragsdale Interior Design

Clean, timeless and functional are appropriate words to describe this bar in a three story townhome.
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Stadlin

Mimi & Hill interiors

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall home bar in New York with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback and beige benchtop.

Northbridge

Signature Cellars

Neil Smallman
Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Sydney with an undermount sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops and travertine floors.

Bancone

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. Il pavimento in parquet dell'area pranzo si solleva risalendo su un lato del bancone.

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.

Kitchens

Red Sea Stone

Island bar from our mocha limestone slab with inbuilt sink
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial galley home bar in Brisbane with limestone benchtops.

Countertops & Chevron Flooring

User

Traditional home bar in Dallas with limestone benchtops, white splashback, limestone floors and subway tile splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Limestone 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.