Amanda Kirkpatrick Photography
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Bars

Ginny Capo

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback and vinyl floors.

Bar Nook

User

Photo of an expansive country single-wall home bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kitchen Bar

CS Thomas Construction

Kitchen bar with custom cabinets, wine refrigerator, and antique mirror.
Country u-shaped home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Gourmet Kitchen with Great Room

Synergy Builders Inc.

Transitional space that is clean and open, yet cozy and comfortable
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Eichler Wonder

Florence Livingston Interiors, LLC

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped home bar in San Francisco with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Victorian Den room

GC INTERIOR

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Tree View House

Allen Irvin - Designer

the butler pantry is a great transition to the kitchen and also serves as the beverage bar.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall home bar in Houston with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Mercer Island Retreat

Claire Guest Studio

Custom kitchen with white cabinetry on the perimeter and navy island which matched the navy color of the Butler's pantry here. Dolomite Marble slab countertops - Luca de Luna, these were originally listed as a Quartzite and then changed to a Marble. Luckily, after much testing with red wine, lemon juice and vinegar on the slab sample, the client still loved it and decided to use it. Ann Sacks Herringbone mosaic accent at range with Cadenza Clay tile backsplash. Pendant lights shipped from London as the original ones were out of stock in the U. S.

Henneman Project

Ideal Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

K&O

KEVV DESIGN

Mid-sized modern l-shaped seated home bar in Hong Kong with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Bring the entertainment to your house

House of L

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Holiday Drive- in progress

Dichotomy Interiors

kitchen bar
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Rancho Santa Fe Custom Home

Bungalow 56

Kristen Vincent Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood floors.

Modern Home Bar

This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Boise with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and bamboo floors.

Hermosa Beach Custom

Hudson Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern Condo Reimagined: Home Bar

Wiles Design Group

This remodel transformed two condos into one, overcoming access challenges. We designed the space for a seamless transition, adding function with a laundry room, powder room, bar, and entertaining space. This bar area boasts ample open and closed storage, a spacious counter with seating, and a refrigerator – ideal for seamless entertaining in a beautifully curated space. ---Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/cedar-rapids-condo-remodel

Arnold Gifford

Clancy Construction, Inc

A dry bar and wine cooler off the kitchen area.
Photo of a mid-sized single-wall home bar in Boston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Cheyenne Trail

Sustainable Nine Design + Build

Home bar with white countertops, wood cabinets, and stainless steel refrigerator.
Modern wet bar in Minneapolis with marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black floor and white benchtop.

Granite Mountains Springs Ranch

Karissa Mae Wade Design

Design ideas for a country galley seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback and concrete floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Marble Benchtops and Ceramic 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.