Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Custom Sapele Cabinets

Castor Inc.

Designer: Kelly Taaffe Design, Inc. Photographer: Andrea Hope
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Projects

GARPA CO. House of Natural Stone

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Fantasy Brown marble bar

Levantina USA

Great bar in this Danny W. Abdo Luxury Home. Fantasy Brown marble countertops. Natural stone from Levantina Dallas, fabrication by Cornerstone Granite & Floors, photography by Michael Hunter.

Diamond Head Point Condominium

Del Mar Construction

Ian Schaber
Inspiration for a small beach style single-wall wet bar in Orlando with no sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Harmonious Luxury Basement Bar in Southampton

Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley home bar in New York with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Apartment refurbishment, Soho

Mark Pinney Associates

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in London with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

2019 - Parade Home

Black Door Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Boise with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

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.

Eclectic Flair Renovation

Melichar Architects

Photo by Jessica Ayala
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Window Treatments

JLS Designs

This is an example of a small traditional single-wall home bar in Atlanta with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops and white benchtop.

Hidden Treasure - Wet Bar

Griffin Design

Designed By: Robby & Lisa Griffin Photios By: Desired Photo
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Minneapolis Whole House Renovation

Revision LLC

Spacecrafting
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Back Bay

Blackband Design

Built-in Bar
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Orange County with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback and light hardwood floors.

Kitchen Cabinet Design in Point Pleasant Beach NJ

MK Designs LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and marble benchtops.

Pasadena Showcase House 2016

Robert Frank Interiors

Clark Dugger Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Tranquil & Stunning Seaside with Beautiful Cabinetry

AlliKristé Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen Design

Lori Hamilton
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

1616 Catalina Bay - Granbury, TX - Couto Homes

Couto Homes

Stunning bar room in this home features all the things that make a bar room fun and entertaining. Opening to the living room which views the pool and lake offer great scenery here.

49th Place

Two Hawks Design and Development

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Brookline Rejuvenation

Oak Hill Architects

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Marble 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.