Design ideas for a mid-sized galley home bar in Chicago with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lake House New Construction

Leighanne LaMarre Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Detroit with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Luxurious Traditional Full House Remodel in Goodrich, MI

Dream Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall home bar in Detroit with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rollingwood

Parsons i.d.

Inspiration for a home bar in Austin with no sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen and Main Floor Remodel in Bonita Springs, FL

Progressive Design Build

To create the dry bar area that our clients wanted, Progressive Design Build removed the ceiling height drywall built-ins and replaced it with a large entertainment nook and separate dry bar nook. Bringing cohesion to the open living room and kitchen area, the new dry bar was designed using the same materials as the kitchen, which included a large bank of white Dura Supreme cabinets, a Calacutta Clara quartz countertop, and Morel wood-stained floating shelves.

Newton NH - Custom paint by Sherwin Williams

Plaistow Cabinet

Shiloh Cabinetry, Custom paint by Sherwin Williams - Peppercorn. Yes, that's the fridge! Our favorite part of the kitchen... a coffee and wine bar! The devil is in the details!

Evanston Residence

Elle Cherie | Inspired Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Calgary with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Oswald Remodel

B&B Builders

Beverage Center
Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Moody Beverage Center

Tracy Berman Interiors

This beverage center is located adjacent to the kitchen and joint living area composed of greys, whites and blue accents. Our main focus was to create a space that would grab people’s attention, and be a feature of the kitchen. The cabinet color is a rich blue (amalfi) that creates a moody, elegant, and sleek atmosphere for the perfect cocktail hour. This client is one who is not afraid to add sparkle, use fun patterns, and design with bold colors. For that added fun design we utilized glass Vihara tile in a iridescent finish along the back wall and behind the floating shelves. The cabinets with glass doors also have a wood mullion for an added accent. This gave our client a space to feature his beautiful collection of specialty glassware. The quilted hardware in a polished chrome finish adds that extra sparkle element to the design. This design maximizes storage space with a lazy susan in the corner, and pull-out cabinet organizers for beverages, spirits, and utensils.

Hamilton Basement

DES Home Renovations

This is an example of a small modern single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Danville Transitional Remodel

Kimberley Harrison Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rincon Classic

Jodi Fleming Design

Mid-sized beach style single-wall home bar in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors, white splashback, no sink, quartz benchtops and brown floor.

San Marino Remodel

Jen Reagan Interior Design

Contemporary Cocktail Lounge
This is an example of a small contemporary seated home bar in Sacramento with no sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Davenport Do-Over in Tenleytown, Washington, DC

Four Brothers Design + Build

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in DC Metro with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Lounge & Bar

Beth Howley Creative LLC

This is an example of a large eclectic single-wall seated home bar in Grand Rapids with no sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Randolph

Lauren M. Smith Interiors, LLC

Design By: Lauren M. Smith Interiors & MKW Interiors Photography By: Patsy McEnroe Photography Construction By: Northwood Services Cabinetry By: Amish Custom Kitchens

Bars

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Farmhouse style kitchen with bar, featuring floating wood shelves, glass door cabinets, white cabinets with contrasting black doors, undercounter beverage refrigerator and icemaker with panel, decorative feet on drawer stack.

Stunning Whole Home Design

Evans Design Corp.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Vancouver with no sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Calusa - QW

Kitchens By Clay

Clay Cox, Kitchen Designer; Giovanni Photography
Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Miami with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Lake View Kitchen Remodeling

Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling

Lake View Kitchen Remodeling Coffee Bar
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Atlanta with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with No Sink and Quartz 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.