This kitchenette features a full refrigerator/freezer, microwave, wine cooler, and sink.
Photo of a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and linoleum floors.

Wildwood Lower Level Playroom Transformation

Dill-Thebeau Design Company

Playroom transformation into Bar. Cori Nations Photography
Inspiration for a small modern galley seated home bar in St Louis with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and linoleum floors.

Bars

Apex Kitchens and Bath

Contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and linoleum floors.

Oak Forest Beverage Bar

S Squared Design, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Houston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, linoleum floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Basement Bar - Silver Pearl Granite

Rogan Granite

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, linoleum floors, black floor and black benchtop.

The Baxter Hill

C3 Studio, LLC

Tim Furlong
Photo of a small traditional single-wall home bar in Louisville with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and linoleum floors.

Coquitlam Whole House Renovation

Stevenson Design Works Ltd

Bar cabinetry with wine fridge and diswasher. NOte the flooring with is a type of lino that looks like checker plate. Photos by Stevenson Design Works

Cozy Carpet Look Book

Cozy Interiors

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and linoleum floors.

Oak Forest Beverage Bar

S Squared Design, LLC

GuyCo - Beechtree Basement

The Guy Corporation

Here is a closer look at the bar. The refrigerator has a drawer style freezer.
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and linoleum floors.

GuyCo - Beechtree Basement

The Guy Corporation

This basement bar with kitchenette features a full refrigerator, a wine cooler, a microwave, and a bar sink.
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and linoleum floors.

Coquitlam Whole House Renovation

Stevenson Design Works Ltd

Bar and Man Cave. Photos by Stevenson Design Works
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback and linoleum floors.

Basement Bar - Silver Pearl Granite

Rogan Granite

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, linoleum floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Basement Bar - Silver Pearl Granite

Rogan Granite

Home Bar Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops and Linoleum Floors

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.