Studio 1826
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

North Scottsdale-Eclectic a Design

Cosa Belle Interiors

Plain Jane Photography
This is an example of a large eclectic single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Contemporary Basement

Wenger Contracting, Inc

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Lochwood-Lozier Traditional Custom Home in Clyde Hill

Lochwood-Lozier Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, beaded inset cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Evendale Contemporary Kitchen

Legacy Kitchens

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Cincinnati with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

R.D. Henry Cabinetry

Magnifique Kitchens & Baths

Photo of a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Transitional Custom Family Home

Icon Projects Ltd.

Inspiration for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, carpet, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Dark Cherry Shaker Kitchen Cabinets

HK Custom Cabinets

Custom Dark Cherry shaker bar. HK Custom Cabinets
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped home bar in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops and matchstick tile splashback.

Lakeview Residence - Niro Developments

Rochelle Cote Interior Design

This home looks like it has always been in the established community of Lakeview. It fits in like a charm. The builder was Niro Developments and the Architectural Design was done by Scala Design. This colorful client was excited to bring color into their home and make it their own. The bold colorful artwork adds pops of color throughout. We love the custom hoodfan by Hammersmith in the kitchen, and the blue on the island. This client did customize their home and make it their own. It was so fun to help them!

Contemporary Rustic Bar

Nested. Design + Build

Inspiration for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, matchstick tile splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Reworking a Walkout

Malbec Homes & Renovations Inc.

Studio 1826
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Reworking a Walkout

Malbec Homes & Renovations Inc.

Studio 1826
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Transitional Custom Family Home

Icon Projects Ltd.

Photo of a transitional single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, carpet, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartzite Benchtops and Matchstick Tile 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.