Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown cabinets.

Old World Meets Modern - Houston - Spring Branch

J Renee Interiors

Expansive modern u-shaped home bar in Phoenix with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback and travertine floors.

Home Bar

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Photos by Holly Lepere
This is an example of a large beach style home bar in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

Berkeley Modernism

User

ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Kitchen: Originally commissioned in 1977 by our clients, this residence was designed by renowned architect Donald Olsen whose life's work is thoroughly documented in the book Donald Olsen: Architect of Habitable Abstractions. Michael Merrill Design Studio was approached three years ago to do a comprehensive rethinking of the structure, spaces and the exterior envelope. We hope you will enjoy this preview of the greatly enlarged and updated kitchen and home office.

Armonk Kitchen

James Rixner, Inc.

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback and ceramic floors.

Mill Pond Road - Show Garage

Betsy Bassett Interiors

Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor, marble benchtops, grey benchtop and timber splashback.

Point Loma Casita

Ike Kligerman Barkley

William Waldron
Inspiration for a midcentury single-wall seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, open cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and mirror splashback.

Speakeasy Basement Bar Remodel

SKP Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, vinyl floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Dry Bar

Boston Counters

Honed Rajado marble dry bar with eased edges.
Inspiration for a home bar in Boston with marble benchtops and white benchtop.

Stylish Wet Bar with Wine Closet

Sea Island Builders LLC

Stylish wet bar built for entertaining. This space has everything you need including a wine refrigerator, bar sink, plenty of cabinet space, marble countertops, sliding barn doors and a lockable wine-closet

Horsforth Home Bar & Entertainment room

Beckett & Beckett Interiors

Luxury entertainment room with home bar. We designed and manufactured a bespoke bar with added shelving and doors in the recess of the fire place. Wallpaper by Arte is available from our showroom.

Country Club Project

The Artisan Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Cherry Hills Village, Denver, CO

Mandil Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Luxury Underground

Lauren Levant Interior

Design ideas 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.

Modern Victorian Gem

Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio

Rick Lee Photo
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Fox Chase

Stonington Cabinetry & Designs

Wet bar in our French Beret paint with brass hardware and fixtures. Wine and beverage center by Marvel.
Photo of a transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback and marble splashback.

Douglas Ave

Cupboards Design Group with Weiss & Co

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, marble benchtops, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown cabinets and brown splashback.

Scardale New Construction

JEM Woodworking & Cabinets

Custom Cabinets for a living room bar. Non-Beaded Knife Edge Doors with Glass Recessed Panel. Exposed Hinges. Small drawers for bar tools. Painted white. Seating area with decorative panel and brackets. Large Room crown and molding on bottom of cabinets. LED interior cabinet Lighting brings a brightness to the area. Open to living room with seating area

The Dunes

Scott Christopher Homes

High atop a wooded dune, a quarter-mile-long steel boardwalk connects a lavish garage/loft to a 6,500-square-foot modern home with three distinct living spaces. The stunning copper-and-stone exterior complements the multiple balconies, Ipe decking and outdoor entertaining areas, which feature an elaborate grill and large swim spa. In the main structure, which uses radiant floor heat, the enchanting wine grotto has a large, climate-controlled wine cellar. There is also a sauna, elevator, and private master balcony with an outdoor fireplace.

Ocean Project

Wolf in the Woods Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, an undermount sink and porcelain floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Marble Benchtops and Solid Surface 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.