Upper Arlington countertops- contract work done by The Bellepoint Company

Bradshaw Photography
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Columbus with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

The Honeysuckle

Biringer Builders, Inc.

Country galley seated home bar in Richmond with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, brick splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Bar and Cabinets - Tiger Onyx backlit

DesignerStone® Panels

Paul LaFrance team
This is an example of 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.

Timeless Traditional

Cooley Custom Cabinetry

Mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback and white benchtop.

Weston Kitchen

Carriagetown Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Boston with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback and light hardwood floors.

12-9 Townhouse

gne architecture

Peter Dressel Photographer
Photo of a small modern single-wall home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and mirror splashback.

Santa Maria Residence

PG Studio Inc

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

Beautiful Malibu Lookout

User

Beautiful modern home in Malibu, featuring designs by Ligne Roset, Fiam Italia, Baleri Italia, Driade, and more. (Available at our Los Angeles showroom)

Kapple Project

Bearded Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and light hardwood floors.

25 Stallworth

L. Hamilton & Co. - Dwell

Replacing old furniture with all new pieces brought this space back to life.
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, travertine floors and beige floor.

Creighton Farms

Gruver Cooley

Large traditional galley seated home bar in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Steeplechase Traditional Bar

Stimmel Consulting Group

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and light hardwood floors.

Home Bar in Maryland

WL Bars

Large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

BARS

Charles R Schwartzapfel RA PC

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Multi-Room Reno on Jett Road

Designs by BSB

Wet bar designed in the hallway leading from the main living area. Great for entertaining! Custom kitchen with intricate molding details on cabinetry, ceiling, doorways, and windows. Custom designed knotty pine rangehood over a Wolf pro range. Integrated Subzero refrigerator with custom appliance storage in the corner near a microwave drawer. Breakfast niche integrated into the cabinetry design.

0406 New Residence

Bouril Design Studio, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Hester Basement Bar & Kitchen Addition

Falcon Development

Photo of 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.

Custom Built- Paul Lafrance's

DesignerStone® Panels

Custom Built
Inspiration 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.

Basement Bar

Custom Marble & Granite

This is an example of a traditional u-shaped wet bar in Other with marble benchtops.

Infinity Kitchen

Cabinets by Design

Richards Photo
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley home bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops and ceramic floors.

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.