DND Speakeasy bar at Vintry & Mercer hotel
Large traditional galley wet bar in London with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Hidden Cove Kitchen and Living

Alair Homes Plano

This house has a cool modern vibe, but the pre-rennovation layout was not working for these homeowners. We were able to take their vision of an open kitchen and living area and make it come to life. Simple, clean lines and a large great room are now in place. We tore down dividing walls and came up with an all new layout. These homeowners are absolutely loving their home with their new spaces! Design by Hatfield Builders | Photography by Versatile Imaging

Clements

Dana Construction Company LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Greenway Parks

Ryan Street Architects

Contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Interior Renovation - for Studio Atelier

Studio Atelier

Home Bar with hanging pendant lights. Dion Robeson (Dion Photography)
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Perth with open cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Villa on the Lake

W Design Interiors

Tricia Shay Photography
Photo of a small contemporary home bar in Cleveland with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and light hardwood floors.

Sherwood Park Custom Home

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Speakeasy Basement - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and black benchtop.

Crystal Cove Newport Coast

Interiors By Patrick

This is an example of a small mediterranean single-wall home bar in Orange County with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

South Bham Mod

Margeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner

Small contemporary galley wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Bar and Cabinets - Tiger Onyx backlit

DesignerStone® Panels

Paul LaFrance team
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and light hardwood floors.

Hamlin, TX Cabin

Jan Jones LLC

Mid-sized beach style u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, black splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Cinthia Residence

Bureau Namas

Inspiration for a large beach style galley wet bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Golden Isles Residence 1

2id Interiors

Emilio Collavino
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley wet bar in Miami with dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain floors, grey floor, a drop-in sink, black splashback, grey benchtop and open cabinets.

StoneWater - 1st floor Transformation

Emery Design | Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Detroit with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Speakeasy Basement - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, black benchtop, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Metairie Finishes

Folkway Design & Wares Co.

This is an example of a modern wet bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

In-home Wet Bar

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

We love the contrast of the wood floors and black cabinets, the recessed lighting, the custom light fixtures, and the marble countertops.
Photo of a modern u-shaped wet bar in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Asheford Green Bar

Delphinium Design

At the bar we used a one-of-a-kind leathered marble countertop and backsplash for the perfect wow factor! Photography: Tiffany Ringwald Builder: Ekren Construction

Guest House & Remodel in Forest Hills

Forte Building Group, LLC

Mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Marble Benchtops and Black Splashback

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.