Marika Designs
Photo of a small arts and crafts single-wall home bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors, shaker cabinets and beige floor.

Griggs Shenley

The Wood Works

This is an example of a large contemporary wet bar in Hertfordshire with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops 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!

Home Bar

Nurzia Construction Corporation

Home bar, Beekman, NY
Photo of a transitional galley seated home bar in New York with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Stone Creek Residence, Lot 33 | Boca Raton

Alpha Marble Inc.

Mid-sized arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, linoleum floors and beige floor.

Huntington Harbour

MID

Photo of a small traditional 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.

Custom Home Timonium, MD

Zander Homes

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Beach House Mashpee, MA Kitchen, Butler's Pantry, Wet Bar, 5 Bathrooms

Elegance In Stone

Mary Prince Photography
Mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Boston with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Custom Home Timonium, MD

Zander Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Home Bar

Nurzia Construction Corporation

Home bar, Beekman, NY
This is an example of a transitional home bar in New York with medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

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.

Philadelphia Magazine's Wyndmoor Design Home Wet Bar

Tague Design Showroom

Photos by JMB Photoworks
Photo of a traditional galley wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback and cork floors.

Reserves

Kinley Cabinets

Photo 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.

Sitting Room

Six Walls Interior Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Liberty West

Creative Homes

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback and stone tile splashback.

European Inspired Retreat

Design Everest: Santa Rosa

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean l-shaped bar cart in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and marble floors.

PartyInTheFrontTheaterInTheBack

S.Flynn Design + Build

Hosting was a top priority for our clients, who requested a serving bar with lots of storage and room to sit. To maximize space, we designed a custom U-shaped bar with ample seating. Inside the bar, we made room for lots of appliances, including two refrigerators on each end. The bar wouldn’t be complete without drawer components to hold wine and liquor bottles, so we outfitted the space with all the storage they needed, including an additional serving area that provides even more room.

Timeless Traditional

Cooley Custom Cabinetry

Design ideas 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.

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.

Retired on Big Spirit with plenty of room for the Family

3D Builders

Design ideas for an expansive transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood 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.