LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall home bar in Dallas with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and medium hardwood floors.

The Curved Stair

BKD Interiors

This beautiful bar was created by opening the closet space underneath the curved staircase. To emphasize that this bar is part of the staircase, we added wallpaper lining to the bottom of each step. The curved and round cabinets follow the lines of the room. The metal wallpaper, metallic tile, and dark wood create a dramatic masculine look that is enhanced by a custom light fixture and lighted niche that add both charm and drama.

Kitchens

Peters Cabinetry

Peters Cabinetry
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metal splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Saint Pete Beach - Whole House Remodel

TriplePoint Design Build

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Tampa with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Basement Renovation

D'Aloia Designs

photos by Andrew Pitzer
Design ideas for a large eclectic u-shaped wet bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metal splashback and carpet.

Victorian breakfast room

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Using the home’s Victorian architecture and existing mill-work as inspiration we remodeled an antique home to its vintage roots. First focus was to restore the kitchen, but an addition seemed to be in order as the homeowners wanted a cheery breakfast room. The Client dreamt of a built-in buffet to house their many collections and a wet bar for casual entertaining. Using Pavilion Raised inset doorstyle cabinetry, we provided a hutch with plenty of storage, mullioned glass doors for displaying antique glassware and period details such as chamfers, wainscot panels and valances. To the right we accommodated a wet bar complete with two under-counter refrigerator units, a vessel sink, and reclaimed wood shelves. The rustic hand painted dining table with its colorful mix of chairs, the owner’s collection of colorful accessories and whimsical light fixtures, plus a bay window seat complete the room. The mullioned glass door display cabinets have a specialty cottage red beadboard interior to tie in with the red furniture accents. The backsplash features a framed panel with Wood-Mode’s scalloped inserts at the buffet (sized to compliment the cabinetry above) and tin tiles at the bar. The hutch’s light valance features a curved corner detail and edge bead integrated right into the cabinets’ bottom rail. Also note the decorative integrated panels on the under-counter refrigerator drawers. Also, the client wanted to have a small TV somewhere, so we placed it in the center of the hutch, behind doors. The inset hinges allow the doors to swing fully open when the TV is on; the rest of the time no one would know it was there.

Wet Bar

JWH Design and Cabinetry LLC

Space Planning and Cabinet Designer: Jennifer Howard, JWH Interior Designer: Bridget Curran, JWH Contractor: JWH Construction Management Photographer: Mick Hales

The Creek

The Den Design Group, LLC

Expansive country wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback and light hardwood floors.

Under the Sea Bar

J. Elizabeth Interiors

Chas Metivier
Photo of a large eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback and limestone floors.

Custom Spaces

Gentry Home Builders

Nicole Reid Photography
Photo of a contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and medium hardwood floors.

{Oak Point, TX}

Salcedo Homes

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, marble floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Prospect

KBC Developments

Krista Jahnke
Inspiration for a contemporary home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

High Rise Living

Mauricio Nava Design, LLC

Photo by Chuck WIlliams
Small contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets.

Lively Bar ready for entertaining

J. Elizabeth Interiors

Chas Metivier
This is an example of a large eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback and limestone floors.

Kitchens

Peters Cabinetry

Peters Cabinetry
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metal splashback and dark hardwood floors.

The Curved Stair

BKD Interiors

Mid-Century Renovation

Ducy Design

This kitchen renovation features custom rift white oak cabinetry and painted cabinetry in Benjamin Moore Narragansett Green HC-157. The slab cabinet doors and drawers with concealed pulls creates a clean minimalist look with beautiful horizontal tile. This kitchen uses an interesting mixture of metal finishes including a custom copper hood and back splash with other black accents. Seating was maximized with the use of a custom wood banquette. The use of specialty inserts such as a pot and pan pullout, peg drawers for dishes, cutlery divider, oil and spice pullouts ensure that everything has its proper place and maximized functional storage.

The Water Bar

ATELIER NOIR INTERIORS

This bar was designed to bring our clients yacht into their home, incorporating movement in the tiles, the chrome accents and the blue of the ocean, created a contemporary space where they can watch all the sports games they want, while not going thirsty!

Modern New Home - Black Lacquered Floating Shelves

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Design ideas for a modern single-wall wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, metal splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Juno Isles B

SF Interiors Inc.

Bar area with built-in wine cooler
Design ideas for a small modern galley home bar in Miami with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartzite Benchtops and Metal 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.