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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.

Lake Avenue Custom Home

J&J Building

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Orlando with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Landon

Frankel Design Build

This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped wet bar in Houston with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

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.

Vintage Farmhouse New Construction

Love Your Home Interiors

Dry bar area situated between Dining Room, Kitchen, and Family Room
This is an example of a country single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

NEW CANNAN UPDATE

Susan Glick Interiors

UPDATED KITCHEN
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and white benchtop.

Kluger Residence

Creative Kitchens & Baths

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, slate floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Open Spaces - Whole House Remodel

The Remodel Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Portland with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown 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.

Home Remodeling & Renovations (Various Locations)

Todd Whittaker Drywall Inc.

Gorgeous stained Maple cabinetry creating a home bar complete with Quartz countertops, stone panels, floating shelves, undercabinet lighting and new wood looking plank porcelain tile. Plenty of room to fit all of your favorite beverages. (Location: Peoria, AZ)

TRANSITIONAL KITCHEN BAR

Sheila Rich Interiors, LLC

We added a bar between the kitchen and family room, which is perfect for entertaining and additional storage. The herringbone marble backsplash coordinates with the kitchen, as does the quartz countertop. The center glass doors display glassware and add an open feeling. Photography: Lauren Hagerstrom

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.

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.

Luxury Condo remodel

Freespace Design LLC

Geri Cruickshank Eaker
Small modern single-wall seated home bar with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Sanchez Kitchen

Poulin Design Center

Poulin Design Center
Large contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and no sink.

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.

Built-In & Bar in Tampa, FL

Studio Luxe Custom Cabinetry

Colorful built-in cabinetry creates a multifunctional space in this Tampa condo. The bar section features lots of refrigerated and temperature controlled storage as well as a large display case and countertop for preparation. The additional built-in space offers plenty of storage in a variety of sizes and functionality.

Party Time!

Lenton Company, Inc.

Brian Covington
Photo of a large eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.

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.