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.

Pine Ridge

Cantley & Company, Inc.

Small traditional wet bar in Birmingham with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback and stone slab splashback.

Speakeasy Basement - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and black benchtop.

The Chíc Sea Shack

Robert Paige Cabinetry LLC

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Charleston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Speakeasy Basement - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Functional Calacatta Bar

Integrated Resources Group

This modern Calacatta bar was designed with functionality in mind. White oak sliding doors match the bar cabinetry and allow for bar to be entirely closed off so the room it resides in can be utilized for kid-friendly activities. Design by Lindsay Gerber Interiors Photography by Paul Dyer

Traditional in Chula Vista

Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.

Martin Mann
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in San Diego with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone slab splashback.

M + T Home

Taylor + Taylor

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Modern Organic

Jefferson Street Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian galley wet bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and white benchtop.

2015 photos, Butler's Pantry, Wood-Mode

San Luis Kitchen Co.

The owners of a local historic Victorian home needed a kitchen that would not only meet the everyday needs of their family but also function well for large catered events. We designed the kitchen to fit with the historic architecture -- using period specific materials such as dark cherry wood, Carrera marble counters, and hexagonal mosaic floor tile. (Not to mention the unique light fixtures and custom decor throughout the home.) The island boasts back to back sinks, double dishwashers and trash/recycling cabinets. A 60" stainless range and 48" refrigerator allow plenty of room to prep those parties! Just off the kitchen to the right is a butler's pantry -- storage for all the entertaining table & glassware as well as a perfect staging area. We used Wood-Mode cabinets in the Beacon Hill doorstyle -- Burgundy finish on cherry; integral raised end panels and lavish Victorian style trim are essential to the kitchen's appeal. To the left of the range a breakfast bar and island seating meets the everyday prep needs for the family. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Beacon HIll

M + T Home

Taylor + Taylor

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Historic Renovation Wet Bar

Northfield Sales Co., Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Nolen Lane Interior Design

Sage Design

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Waterfront Residence in Darien

Thompson Raissis Architects

Inspiration for a large traditional galley seated home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, carpet, marble benchtops, green splashback and stone slab splashback.

Y&CW Renovation 3

Studio Durham Architects

Sylvain Cote
Inspiration for a large modern galley seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Y&CW Renovation 3

Studio Durham Architects

View of custom built barn door to storage area adjacent to basement bar. Sylvain Cote
Inspiration for a large modern galley seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Traditional Addition and Renovation

Meyer Greeson Paullin Benson (MGPB)

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Custom Built- Paul Lafrance's

DesignerStone® Panels

Custom Built
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and light hardwood floors.

Home Bar

Nurzia Construction Corporation

Home bar, Beekman, NY
This is an example of a transitional home bar in New York with medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Newport Back Bay

Erica Bryen Design

Mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Orange County with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and porcelain floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Marble Benchtops and Stone Slab 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.