Photo of a transitional single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and quartzite benchtops.

Whisper Rock 13

Bob Buescher Homes

Design ideas for a small country galley seated home bar in Other with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, carpet and multi-coloured floor.

Party Time!

Lenton Company, Inc.

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

Fauxwood Cabinets

Guyton Industries, LLC.

Large traditional u-shaped wet bar in Orange County with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

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.

Elizabeth Kitchen Remodel

Bistany Design®

Mahogany custom cabinets along wall in kitchen allows a space for serving drinks, house bar supplies, and a built-in pantry.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with no sink, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, grey splashback and stone tile splashback.

Gorgeous Contemporary Whole Home Remodel

Kitchen & Bath Depot

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Bar Room in Allen

Mr Fixit Fast

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Dallas with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Lake Avenue Custom Home

J&J Building

Large transitional single-wall home bar in Orlando with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

willow grove, silo

LaFosse Construction

Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in New Orleans with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Rye NY New Construction

Belluscio Builders LLC

Small transitional galley home bar in New York with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Kluger Residence

Creative Kitchens & Baths

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.

Sheridan Walk Renovation

VC Design and Consulting

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Atlanta with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Contemporary Loft

Grand Homes & Renovations

Where contemporary and industrial marry into the perfect downtown loft. This remodel, done by Grand Homes & Renovations, features a wet bar, all new flooring without, floating vanity in the bathroom, open concept living room and kitchen, beautiful flat panel cabinets, and a large kitchen island.

LINCROFT TRANSITIONAL 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

Bar Room in Allen

Mr Fixit Fast

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, no sink and brown floor.

Longwood-Complete int. & ext. house remodeling

Gracicarl's Services, Inc. DBA GS Construction

Bar in the open concept
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall seated home bar in Orlando with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Bailey Remodel

J. Peterson Design, LLC

A beverage center was added to the space to compliment the kitchen but the backsplash gives a little bit a change. The Subzero beverage has a custom panel for a better integrated feel.

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.

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.