A Holiday House By Wilson Lighting's Lashell Hall

Photo of a large transitional galley home bar in Kansas City with medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Traditional Eclectic

Charleston Building and Development

Rolfe Hokanson
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

POOL HOUSE

Anne Sophie Amiet

Bar de piscine
This is an example of a small u-shaped seated home bar in Bordeaux with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and blue benchtop.

New Orleans Estate

Sofia Joelsson Design

Sofia Joelsson Design, Interior Design Services. Living room bar, two story New Orleans new construction. Rich Grey toned wood flooring, Colorful art, Grand Piano, Mirror, Large baseboards, wainscot, Console Table, Living Room, fireplace , kitchen, bar, black marble, antique mirror backsplash

Wicker Park 2

Illinois Granite & Marble Ltd.

Carrara honed Marble
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Chicago with marble benchtops, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback and carpet.

Camargo Pines

High St.

Rich blue cabinetry with antiqued mirror backsplash surrounded by warm wood cladded walls ... guest don't ever want to leave.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional wet bar in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Eastin Custom

M. Lahr Homes

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and white benchtop.

Wayne, PA Home Remodel

Rudloff Custom Builders

RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you on your next project. Design by Wein Interiors Photos by Alicia's Art LLC

Transitional New Build

William Blake Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, concrete floors and mirror splashback.

Transitional Ranch Home

Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.

Martin Mann
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

The Olive Guide Winter 2017 Issue

Lux Pad Interiors

Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with open cabinets, marble benchtops and mirror splashback.

Modern Style Cabinets

Dedham Cabinet Shop

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Boston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

MCSHY MANSION

Caitlin Rae Designs

This is an example of a large modern galley seated home bar in Las Vegas with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Butlers Pantry

User

This is an example of a small tropical galley wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Custom Home Bar Shelving

An Original, Inc.

Bar shelving custom built and finished with custom cut mirrored back wall with brass support rods. Photo by Karl Baumgart.
Design ideas for a large traditional u-shaped wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback and travertine floors.

HIgh-Gloss Lacquered Cabinet Finishes in a Luxurious Home Bar and Butlers Pantry

Paper Moon Painting

A close-up of the gorgeous black lacquered cabinets we painted in this luxurious home bar. The lucite cabinet pulls are from Alexander Marchant.
This is an example of a large traditional home bar in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and white benchtop.

Bespoke Home Bar

Stickland Wright Architects + Interiors

Home bar Fitted storage Bespoke Bespoke cabinetry Shaker style Pendant lighting Spot lighting Brass handles Storage wall
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Sussex with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and grey benchtop.

Modern Luxury

David Small Designs

Large contemporary seated home bar in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Norfield Court

Carte Blanche Studio

The Dining Room features a hidden wet bar tucked away behind a touch latch section of the hand-painted wallcoverings.
Small traditional single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, limestone floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Jupiter, FL Coastal Golf Course Home

Francesca Morgan Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black benchtop, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, mirror splashback and beige floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Marble Benchtops and Mirror 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.