Solid oak bar.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in London with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, carpet and beige floor.

Honeycroft

Visbeen Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, carpet, black benchtop and beige floor.

Acton Project

Hoss Building Group, Inc./ Hoss Homes

Marika Designs
Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall home bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors, shaker cabinets and beige floor.

Renovation

Carla Rausch Designs By Passaddhi house of design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Gold Coast - Tweed with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, carpet, beige floor and white benchtop.

Endlessly Elegant!

McCabe Design & Interiors

Phillip Cocker Photography The Decadent Adult Retreat! Bar, Wine Cellar, 3 Sports TV's, Pool Table, Fireplace and Exterior Hot Tub. A custom bar was designed my McCabe Design & Interiors to fit the homeowner's love of gathering with friends and entertaining whilst enjoying great conversation, sports tv, or playing pool. The original space was reconfigured to allow for this large and elegant bar. Beside it, and easily accessible for the homeowner bartender is a walk-in wine cellar. Custom millwork was designed and built to exact specifications including a routered custom design on the curved bar. A two-tiered bar was created to allow preparation on the lower level. Across from the bar, is a sitting area and an electric fireplace. Three tv's ensure maximum sports coverage. Lighting accents include slims, led puck, and rope lighting under the bar. A sonas and remotely controlled lighting finish this entertaining haven.

The Maple Building: Penthouse

Gordon-Duff & Linton

Bar in the winter garden of the Penthouse. The doors have three brass inlays and were designed by Gordon-Duff & Linton. Photograph by David Butler
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Duplex - Cucina

S&L Associati - Studio Simone Speciale

Eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Florence with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Cox Residence

Hempstead Custom Homes

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Reserves

Kinley Cabinets

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Van Buren Traditional Remodel

MBS Interiors

The home bar and prep area adds character and interest to this space that is tailor made for entertaining. StarMark Cherry Hanover cabinetry makes for a warm welcome in Toffee with Ebony Glaze. Subway tile backsplash, richly veined countertops, and plenty of space for bar-ware storage; this home bar has it all!

Seminary Avenue

Leah Ogden Interior Design LLC

Basement family room and wet bar.
Design ideas for a transitional home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, carpet, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Nature at Home

Reliance Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, carpet and beige floor.

Avila - Transitional - Contemporary Kitchen Upgrade

Traditions Cabinetry

Urban upgrade to a livable kitchen and wet bar area made it a stunning showplace. Transitional / Contemporary look using maple espresso stained finish on sleek slab doors. Use of various sizes of bar pulls on different sized cabinets creates a unique custom feel.

Tuscan

DKM Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean home bar in Miami with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

Camino Real

Stonewater Kitchens, Inc.

Stonewater Kitchens
Design ideas for a small country single-wall home bar in Miami with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Maroney LA Remodeling house Bar at Home

FIDELITY Builders and Design

Candy
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with light hardwood floors, beige floor, an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback and white benchtop.

Bellagio Court

Minnesota Cabinets - Des Moines Showroom

Small transitional single-wall seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchens

Clive Christian NJ LLC

Phillip Ennis Photography
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Coco Barstool by Cattelan Italia

RoomService 360

Coco Stool is available in a bar or counter height and is an excellent choice for spaces that require a minimalist style. Manufactured in Italy by Cattelan Italia and designed by Studio Kronos, Coco Bar Stool, features a metal frame that's available in chrome, black chrome, silver, graphite, white or black color. With a slightly rounded details, Coco Stool can be upholstered in any of the available 25 hard leather colors, 3 crocodile stamped leather colors and 5 granada stamped hard leather colors.

One Level and Two Level Counter Tops

Formica's Kitchens Design Center

Inspiration for a large traditional galley seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Marble Benchtops and Beige Floor

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.