This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Miami with no sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

SUNBURY | Gainey's Home Renovation

Phase One Design

This is an example of a small modern single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Blaine

Karly Kristina Design

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Capilano Kitchen

OHinc Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and no sink.

Rustic Chic Basement

Glenbrook Cabinetry

Directly adjacent to the main bar is the wine bar. Similar to the main area, this bar is created with complimenting walnut stained cabinetry, natural stone backsplash, and quarts countertop. The difference is in the details, with the custom wine rack and brass chain link doors.

Chic Condo Renovation

Lux Pad Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Courtyard

Reece McIver Homes

Mark Adams, Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Austin with no sink, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Concord Kitchen

Guthmann Construction

Photo Credit: Tammy Purvis, Guthmann Construction
This is an example of a small country single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Eagleview Kitchen Remodel

D&G Construction

Pocket compact dry-bar of kitchen of white cabinets and brass handles & brass fixed pendant lighting. Rustic wood shelves upon white rustic brick backsplash. Large kitchen island with beverage cooler and black apron sink.

Transitional Basement in Highlands Ranch, CO

HŌM Solutions, Inc.

Phil Wegener Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall home bar in Denver with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops and vinyl floors.

Home Bar

Delta Kitchens Ltd

This home bar was designed for a new house being built. The work top is Ural Grey Quartz and the shelves and carcass is Anthracite Mountain Larch and glass. This looks great with the mirrored backs, LED lighting and customers choice of bar stools.

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
This is an example of a 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.

Dry bar and butler's pantry

Ginger Ayn Interiors

Design ideas for a small transitional galley home bar in Austin with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Bloomfield Hills Residence

Kirkshire Design Group

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall home bar in Detroit with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Beaverton Kitchen and Powder Bath

Northland Design & Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Portland with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Butler's Pantry and Gas Cooktop

Creative Cabinet Refacing

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Jacksonville with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Courtland Place

Designs By Danica

Michelle Gardner
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, medium hardwood floors, no sink, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cabinet Organization

MC Design LLC

Entertainers always have loads of extra serving platters, dishware, flatware, and other party supplies. These bar cabinets are filled to the brim with event decor, and the pullout drawers allow the homeowner to know exactly what she has without having to dig through everything each time she hosts guests.

Roca Vista Residence

Allison Merritt Design, LLC

Renovations + Design by Allison Merritt Design, Photography by Ryan Garvin
Beach style home bar in Orange County with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Private Residence - Center City West

Cherie Stein Interiors

Elena Jasic Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with No Sink 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.