Design ideas for a transitional home bar in Boston with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Lakeside Casual

Glas Associates

A home bar with a curved island and a medium wood finish Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Traditional home bar in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

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Additional view of the back side of the bar.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bathrooms, Bars, & More - Hermitage, PA

Stone Kitchens

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Feeling Blue? : Mini Bar

Tamara Day Design

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall home bar in Kansas City with no sink, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

wet bar in Ellicott City, MD

GloRem

U-shape bar
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Wet Bar

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

A wet bar in the Elgin basement renovation with a mirrored backsplash.
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, laminate floors, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and grey cabinets.

Custom Home by Buster & Cogdell Builders, LLC

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Transitional u-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror splashback, multi-coloured benchtop and medium hardwood floors.

One Step Down Cocktail Lounge

Grace Blu Interior Design

Who doesn't want to transform your living room into the perfect at-home bar to host friends for cocktails? #OneStepDownProject
Mid-sized midcentury home bar in Orange County with no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hoboken Haven

Camia Brown Interiors

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this bar boasts luxurious brass fixtures that lend a touch of opulence. The glistening marble backsplash adds a sense of grandeur, creating a stunning focal point that commands attention. Designed with a family in mind, this bar seamlessly blends style and practicality. It's a space where you can gather with loved ones, creating cherished memories while enjoying your favorite beverages. Whether you're hosting intimate gatherings or simply unwinding after a long day, this bar caters to your every need!

Custom Wet Bars

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Large custom lower level wet bar with vintage red refrigerator.
Design ideas for an expansive transitional galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Custom Home Bar

Captivating Construction Group

Custom Home Bar in New Jersey.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Whychus Creek in Sisters, Oregon

Norman Building & Design

The home's bar is just off the home theater as adjacent to the home's covered patio and rec room.
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Carlsbad Traditional Spanish Style Full Design and Renovation

Spaces Renewed

Built in bars are a great addition to any space. The additional storage, prep space, and appliances compliment and add to the usability of the kitchen. A built in fridge, ice maker and freezer and copper prep sink all fit nicely in this snug space. The glass door cabinets are great for storage and display.

Rec Room & Lower Level Living Space

Rachel Kate Design

Transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Veronica

Woodcastle Homes Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Labrousse

Charla Ray Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Portland with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Brighton family home

Fuchsia Interiors

Basement space transformed into a cosy theatre room including a bar space fitted into the under-stair cavity. The colour scheme inspired by the fabulous natural 'lava like' stone used on the bar bench-top and splash-back. Luxury furnishings were all custom made to fit the space exactly.

MCSHY MANSION

Caitlin Rae Designs

Inspiration for a large modern galley seated home bar in Las Vegas with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Wet Bar Storage

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Wet bar storage featuring a wine rack and glass-front cabinetry.
Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Multi-Coloured Benchtop

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.