VHT Studios/James Wallace
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors, marble benchtops and brown floor.

Waterfront Residence in Darien

Thompson Raissis Architects

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

Southlake Tudor Estate

Stewart Custom Homes

This is a showcase home by Larry Stewart Custom Homes. We are proud to highlight this Tudor style luxury estate situated in Southlake TX.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Dallas with brick floors, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, red splashback, ceramic splashback and marble benchtops.

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.

Custom Bar and Glass Wine Wall

Lignum Custom Woodwork

Welcome to the East Di Lido Residence in Miami, FL. This beautiful Mediterranean waterfront villa is nothing short of spectacular, as is its custom millwork. The owners loved the built-in wall unit so much that they wanted us to do it again in the next house. The louvered teak double entry front gate, the custom bar with walnut wood slat facade & its matching back bar, the floor to ceiling shaker style wall unit with LED lights, and the floor to ceiling kitchen cabinetry make this residence a masterpiece.

Whole House Renovation

12/12 Architects & Planners

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

A Holiday House By Wilson Lighting's Lashell Hall

Wilson Lighting

Photo of a large transitional galley home bar in Kansas City with medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

British Colonial meets Modern Beach House - Ocean Blvd

D for Design

Photo of a large eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback and stone slab splashback.

New Canaan Townhouse Renovation

Dana Koebbe Interiors

Custom made cerused wood bar for a living room. The shelving is all illuminated by integrated LED strip lighting and the shelf dividers are stainless steel. The countertop and backsplash are calacatta marble. There is a hidden beverage/wine fridge to the left of the drawers.

Honeycroft

Visbeen Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Grand Rapids with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, carpet, black benchtop and beige floor.

Miraval

Carson Architecture and Design, Inc.

This is an example of a large mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Contemporary overlooking Golf course

M2 Design Group

Game room overlooking the 12th fairway. Built-in cabinets with under counter refrigeration, under-mount sink, leathered marble counters and bronze glass wall. Charles Lauersdorf Realty Pro Shots

South Ocean Drive, Palm Beach

ibi designs

Ed Butera
This is an example of a beach style galley home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets and marble benchtops.

Transitional White Kitchen, Bar & Laundry

S&W Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Eclectic/Modern

Mabry Design

Mid-sized modern single-wall seated home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Lake Buchanan Residence

Interior Selections Austin

Twist Tours
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Annapolis Waterfront meets New York

Catherine Lowe ASID Interior Planning Design

Interior Design by Catherine Lowe, ASID w/ABS Architects
Large eclectic l-shaped seated home bar in Baltimore with medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops and carpet.

Pacific Heights Residential Remodel

Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders

Originally built in 1929 and designed by famed architect Albert Farr who was responsible for the Wolf House that was built for Jack London in Glen Ellen, this building has always had tremendous historical significance. In keeping with tradition, the new design incorporates intricate plaster crown moulding details throughout with a splash of contemporary finishes lining the corridors. From venetian plaster finishes to German engineered wood flooring this house exhibits a delightful mix of traditional and contemporary styles. Many of the rooms contain reclaimed wood paneling, discretely faux-finished Trufig outlets and a completely integrated Savant Home Automation system. Equipped with radiant flooring and forced air-conditioning on the upper floors as well as a full fitness, sauna and spa recreation center at the basement level, this home truly contains all the amenities of modern-day living. The primary suite area is outfitted with floor to ceiling Calacatta stone with an uninterrupted view of the Golden Gate bridge from the bathtub. This building is a truly iconic and revitalized space.

York Downs Residence

Jodie Rosen Design

Photo of a modern home bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Custom Bar

Union Design & Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Wood Cabinets and 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.