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.

Ewald Terrace Home Addition

FBC Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and white benchtop.

Coffee Nook

HDR Remodeling Inc.

These clients hand picked the tiles they'd like to go in their newly remodeled coffee nook and it truly brightens up this corner area!
Photo of a small eclectic single-wall home bar in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and grey benchtop.

"O.A.R" Contemporary

Brownhouse Design, Los Altos, CA

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Classico in Designer & Fashion Grey New Construction in Inlet Beach, FL

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Project Number: MS01027 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Classico Finishes: Fashion Grey Features: Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard)

Garden Oaks Craftsman

Brickmoon Design

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall home bar in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Modern 2 Level Bar

ULFBUILT

Black, white and grey interor bar with white and grey marble countertops. 2 level island counters with multi-grey subway tiles wall makes this a captivating room.

modern farmhouse

Hogue Interior Design LLC

Photo of a large industrial seated home bar in New York with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white splashback and ceramic splashback.

The Many Kitchens of Boyer Building

Boyer Building Corporation

Traditional dry bar remodeled into our remodeled main floor. Storage for bottles and bar accessories. Marble counter adds a touch of elegance.
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary Farmhouse Forever Home

12/12 Architects & Planners

Country single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Evanston Colonial Renovation

Randall Architects

Butlers Pantry with Missoni Wall Covering and Tile
Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white benchtop, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Forest Hill Finished Basement

BTW CONSTRUCTION LLC

Design ideas for a traditional l-shaped home bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Torbay Project

Melissa Hartigan Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Calgary with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Butler Pantry

Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC

Butlers upgrade that brightens up this once dark space. Adding tile and lighting was just what was needed!
Small midcentury galley home bar in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and white benchtop.

Hester Basement Bar & Kitchen Addition

Falcon Development

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Leonhard Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Design ideas for a large beach style galley wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Riverbend Guest House

Jarrett Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped home bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mediterranean reboot

Wieland Studio, LLC

Photo of a large traditional single-wall home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Southlake Tudor Estate

Stewart Custom Homes

This is a showcase home by Larry Stewart Custom Homes. We are proud to highlight this Tudor style luxury estate situated in Southlake TX.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Dallas with brick floors, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, red splashback, ceramic splashback and marble benchtops.

Modern Masculine Orinda

Kimberley Harrison Interiors

Inspiration for a contemporary home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback and black benchtop.

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.