Photo of a country home bar in Dallas with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

3291 Quail St

Workshop Estates

Modern wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, carpet, grey floor and white benchtop.

Spire Midtown

Drake House Construction & Design

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in Atlanta with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

House on the Lake

Corbo Associates Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive traditional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops and carpet.

Walnut Kitchen

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped home bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, porcelain floors, white benchtop, mirror splashback and grey floor.

Remodeling Project 3

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Custom built dry bar serves the living room and kitchen and features a liquor bottle roll-out shelf. Beautiful Custom Cabinetry by Ayr Cabinet Co. Tile by Halsey Tile Co.; Hardwood Flooring by Hoosier Hardwood Floors, LLC; Lighting by Kendall Lighting Center; Design by Nanci Wirt of N. Wirt Design & Gallery; Images by Marie Martin Kinney; General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. Products: Bar and Murphy Bed Cabinets - Walnut stained custom cabinetry. Vicostone Quartz in Bella top on the bar. Glazzio/Magical Forest Collection in Crystal Lagoon tile on the bar backsplash.

French Flair Wet Bar

Wildwood Designs, Inc.

This home wet bar features solid black walnut raised panels with custom, diamond shaped panels.
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped wet bar in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops and grey benchtop.

SW Portland Tudor

Ann McCulloch Shop & Studio

Butler's pantry also functions as a bar with a drinks refrigerator and pullout drawers for liquor, etc. Photo by David Hiser
This is an example of a traditional single-wall wet bar in Portland with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Lee Boulevard Whole House

Schloegel Design Remodel

Transitional counter nook with glass-front upper cabinets, glass mosaic tile, and striking Blue Roma quartzite top.
Inspiration for a country home bar in Kansas City with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, concrete floors and white benchtop.

South Street Custom Home

Michaelson Homes LLC

This basement bar features a gray quartz countertop, undermount sink, metal upper sliding doors, and open shelving. They a-symmetrical doors add a bit of whimsy and practicality.

Modern Mediterranean

Paschall Design and Clutch Modern

Modern mediterranean counterheight bar with contemporary barstools. The open bar concept features walnut wood with angled mitered corners, recessed edgelit LED lighting and a 3 dimenstional white marble stone tile backsplash

Bars - Beverage Stations - Wine Cellars

The Cleary Company

Open concept mid century modern kitchen, dining and living room remodel includes custom euro style walnut cabinetry, quartz countertops, mosaic marble backsplash, glass shelving and a wine fridge.

Watertown Ranch

R|House Design Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Minneapolis with quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor, white benchtop, open cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Cape Coral

K2 Kitchens

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and white floor.

Ravenna Contemporary Dwelling

Workshop Estates

Photo of a large modern galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Emerald Hills Home Remodel

Nash Design Studio

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wildwood II

Black Rock Design | Build

Natural wood colored tones in cabinets and wooden floor bring a special warmth and richness to this Wine/Cava room.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

North Greenwich 3

Lea Shulman Interiors

Home bar in man cave with custom oak cabinetry and metal bistro shelving with antique glass back splash.
Photo of a contemporary home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, glass sheet splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Walnut Veneer with Matte Finish

Azure Cabinets

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Irvington Mediterranean Whole House Remodel

COOPER Design Build

Expansive mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Wood Cabinets and Quartzite 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.