Built in wine cooler, glass door shelving above for display and open wine rack.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Westbourne

Pfeffer Torode Architecture

The wet bar features slab-front oak cabinets by Capitol Custom Cabinetry & Finishing, calacatta gold marble from Indigo Granite & Tile, antique mirrored backsplash, and an integrated wine fridge. The smooth, hand-troweled plasterwork on the walls and ceiling pair with the ruggedness of the oak floors from Jeffco Flooring & Supply. oak floors from Jeffco Flooring & Supply coordinate with

Whole House Fire Restoration

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Jenna & Lauren Weiler
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with no sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Elder Mountain Full Renovation

New Blue Construction

Stephanie Rawlinson
Photo of a traditional galley home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

The Chíc Sea Shack

Robert Paige Cabinetry LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Coveted journey

Amrami Design + Build

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
Photo of a large transitional wet bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, white benchtop, raised-panel cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Endlessly Elegant!

McCabe Design & Interiors

Phillip Cocker Photography The Decadent Adult Retreat! Bar, Wine Cellar, 3 Sports TV's, Pool Table, Fireplace and Exterior Hot Tub. A custom bar was designed my McCabe Design & Interiors to fit the homeowner's love of gathering with friends and entertaining whilst enjoying great conversation, sports tv, or playing pool. The original space was reconfigured to allow for this large and elegant bar. Beside it, and easily accessible for the homeowner bartender is a walk-in wine cellar. Custom millwork was designed and built to exact specifications including a routered custom design on the curved bar. A two-tiered bar was created to allow preparation on the lower level. Across from the bar, is a sitting area and an electric fireplace. Three tv's ensure maximum sports coverage. Lighting accents include slims, led puck, and rope lighting under the bar. A sonas and remotely controlled lighting finish this entertaining haven.

Reno and Addition in Capitol Hill

Ileana Schinder, PLLC

Mid-sized contemporary galley home bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Lovely Island Escape

Robert Paige Cabinetry LLC

Photos by William Quarles. Architect Tyler Smyth Built by Robert Paige Cabinetry
Inspiration for a large traditional galley seated home bar in Charleston with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Contemporary Transitional Whole Home

Kaminskiy Design and Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, shiplap splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Highlands Rustic Home

David Bock Builders

Photo of a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Regatta Bay Golf Course/Lakefront home

Destin Custom Home Builders

Small beach style single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Historical Renovation

Fred Parker Company, Inc.

Ron Parker: AIBD Building Designer / Custom Builder Interiors "A Well Dressed Home" Alli Walker-Consultant Photographer: Nate Rehlander
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern Family

TRG Architecture + Interior Design

Photo of a home bar in San Francisco with marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Georgian Residence New Canaan

Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.

Jeff McNamara
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall home bar in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops and medium hardwood 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.

FourSeasons

FAB Architecture

Nick Johnson
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Austin with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Hester Basement Bar & Kitchen Addition

Falcon Development

Design ideas 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.

Summit Vista

Laura Lochrin Interiors

Photo of a transitional single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hoboken Haven

Camia Brown Interiors

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this bar boasts luxurious brass fixtures that lend a touch of opulence. The glistening marble backsplash adds a sense of grandeur, creating a stunning focal point that commands attention. Designed with a family in mind, this bar seamlessly blends style and practicality. It's a space where you can gather with loved ones, creating cherished memories while enjoying your favorite beverages. Whether you're hosting intimate gatherings or simply unwinding after a long day, this bar caters to your every need!

Home Bar Design Ideas with Marble Benchtops and Medium 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.