Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

Sailfish

Modul Marble-Charlotte

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with no sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Contemporary Custom Built ins, Bernardsville

MK Designs LLC

This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Olmos Park remodel

Paper Moon Painting

High-gloss cabinets lacquered by Paper Moon Painting in Sherwin Williams' "Inkwell, a rick black. Mirror backsplash, marble countertops.
Design ideas for a large traditional home bar in Austin with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Butler's Pantry

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC

TruPlace This serving center, between the Kitchen & Dining Room helps keep things organized while entertaining, but also keeps the Kitchen clear.
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Home Bar

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Striking Basement Bar

Paramount Kitchen & Bath

This handsome basement bar finish kept crisp clean lines with high contrast between the dark cabinets and light countertops and backsplash. Stainless steel appliances, sink and fixtures compliment the design, and floating shelves leave space for the display of glassware. Schedule a free consultation with one of our designers today: https://paramount-kitchens.com/

Nags Head • Oceanfront • Buckey Breeze

SAGA Realty & Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and vinyl floors.

South Ocean Drive, Palm Beach

ibi designs

Ed Butera
This is an example of a beach style galley home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets and marble benchtops.

Windsor Square

BAR Design + Construction

Anthony Rich
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Wexford - Basement Remodel

TK Construction Inc.

Gary Yon
Inspiration for a large modern l-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and beige floor.

Kitchen Design

Katherine Joy Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional wet bar in Toronto with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey splashback and recessed-panel cabinets.

Kitchen Design

Katherine Joy Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Toronto with shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, grey splashback, white cabinets, no sink and medium hardwood floors.

Basement Custom Bar

That Design Studio

Photo of a large traditional wet bar with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback and porcelain floors.

Alder Briarwood Wine Bar (steines)

Western Custom Cabinetry

Inspiration for a mid-sized single-wall wet bar in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Lakeside Home Bar

Rylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets

For a lakeside retreat where guests relax and decompress, adding a home bar was a natural next step. Situated in a walk-out basement, the bar’s location is an integral part of outdoor entertaining. Custom cabinetry and floating shelves provide storage for everything necessary to make entertaining stress free. Kara Lashuay

Hoboken Waterfront Condo

Jenny Madden Design

Photography by Courtney Apple
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Dark to Light

Partners 4, Design

Gilbertson Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Tile

Louisville Tile Distributors

Photo of a small midcentury galley seated home bar in Louisville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, marble floors and black benchtop.

Juno Beach

Waterview Kitchens

Jack Bates Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and medium wood cabinets.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Marble Benchtops and Granite Benchtops

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.