Beautiful Bar and music room
Inspiration for a large galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Artsy Vibe in Mid-Century Modern Ranch

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Timeless Traditional

Cooley Custom Cabinetry

Inspiration for a 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.

Hunting for Perfection

Hobbs' Ink, LLC

Kurt Forschen of Twist Tours Photography
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped wet bar in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Ponte Vedra Beach Private Residence

True Design Studios

Cristina Danielle Photography
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Jacksonville with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Steeplechase Traditional Bar

Stimmel Consulting Group

Photo 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.

Van Buren Traditional Remodel

MBS Interiors

The home bar and prep area adds character and interest to this space that is tailor made for entertaining. StarMark Cherry Hanover cabinetry makes for a warm welcome in Toffee with Ebony Glaze. Subway tile backsplash, richly veined countertops, and plenty of space for bar-ware storage; this home bar has it all!

Steeplechase Traditional Bar

Stimmel Consulting Group

Retired on Big Spirit with plenty of room for the Family

3D Builders

Photo of an expansive transitional l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Reserves

Kinley Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Van Buren Traditional Remodel

MBS Interiors

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.

Hester Basement Bar & Kitchen Addition

Falcon Development

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.

Huntington Harbour

MID

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orange County with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Infinity House

THE UP STUDIO

Infinity House is a Tropical Modern Retreat in Boca Raton, FL with architecture and interiors by The Up Studio
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, timber splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Carlton Woods, The Woodlands, TX

Twenty-Two Fifty Interiors

Photography by Wade Blissard
Inspiration for a large mediterranean seated home bar in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops and travertine floors.

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.

Dream Italian Home designed by Award Winning Fratantoni Interior Designers!

Fratantoni Interior Designers

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Expansive mediterranean single-wall seated home bar in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Sophisticated Basement Buildout

Maya Callaghan Interior Design

Interior Design and photo: Maya Chappell
This is an example of a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Raleigh with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Transitional White Kitchen, Bar & Laundry

S&W Kitchens

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.

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.