Upper Arlington countertops- contract work done by The Bellepoint Company

Bradshaw Photography
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Columbus with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, 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.

Fairmont Neighborhood Residence

Jordan Iverson Signature Homes

KuDa Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional galley home bar in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

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.

20 West 72nd Street

LD Design

Alex Staniloff
Large modern l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Luxury Underground

Lauren Levant Interior

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and marble benchtops.

Forest Hill Finished Basement

BTW CONSTRUCTION LLC

Photo of 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.

Mill Pond Road

Betsy Bassett Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Servery

RZ Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Powhatan Kitchen

Liz Hart Designs

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Richmond with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

2-Story High Rise Condo Remodel

The Renowned Group

Photo of a small modern single-wall home bar in Dallas with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Great Room Transformation

IMPROVE or MOVE

View to the front
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Luxury Bar/ Recreation room

Carino Design Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary home bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Boho Luxe

PS & Daughters

3rd Floor wet bar off of roof deck Photo: Jaime Alverez
This is an example of a small transitional galley wet bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Merion Residence

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Tom Crane Photography Interior Designer: Joanne Bateman Interiors
Photo of an expansive traditional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Fig Tree Pocket Residence

Ivy + Piper Pty Ltd

Home Bar
Inspiration for a traditional home bar in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Morningside Make-Over

Blake Shaw Homes

This mid-century home was given a complete overhaul, just love the way it turned out.
Mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, no sink and timber splashback.

Billiards Room Bar

Juarez & Juarez Residential Design

Crystal glass dis play with
Photo of a small traditional l-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

English Country Estate

Wright Design

This sprawling estate is reminiscent of a traditional manor set in the English countryside. The limestone and slate exterior gives way to refined interiors featuring reclaimed oak floors, plaster walls and reclaimed timbers.

Queen Anne House Remodel

Potter Construction Inc

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, no sink, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Marble Benchtops and Dark Hardwood 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.