New Season Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, onyx benchtops, brown splashback and white benchtop.

New York City Apartment Remodel

Elite Kitchen & Bath/Express Contracting

Stunning home bar with unique light column, gemstone counter top, glass door cabinetry, two level counter-top, fancy bar stools. Opens to dining area, living room area. We built a curved plaster soffit to mimic the curve of the bar. We placed the wall paper on one section of the sheet rock soffit. Creating the curve takes skill and precision. Custom pullouts for alcohol.

Transitional Family Room and Bar

Fran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESIS

The wood is a flat-cut walnut, run horizontally. The bar was redesigned in the same wood with onyx countertops. The open shelves are embedded with LED lighting. We also designed a custom walnut display unit for the clients books and collectibles as well as four cocktail table /ottomans that can easily be rearranged to allow for the recliners. New dark wood floors were installed and a custom wool and silk area rug was designed that ties all the pieces together. We designed a new coffered ceiling with lighting in each bay. And built out the fireplace with dimensional tile to the ceiling. The color scheme was kept intentionally monochromatic to show off the different textures with the only color being touches of blue in the pillows and accessories to pick up the art glass.

Contemporary Los Angeles Design Build

Dauer Design

Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, just south of Beverly Hills, this two story (with basement) contemporary gem boasts large ipe eaves and other wood details, warming the interior and exterior design. The rear indoor-outdoor flow is perfection. An exceptional entertaining oasis in the middle of the city. Photo by Lynn Abesera

Sherwood Park Addition and Main Floor Renovation

Caruana Interiors & Contracting

Whitesell Photography
Small transitional single-wall home bar in Edmonton with no sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, white splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and onyx benchtops.

Gettysburg Hunting

Grassland Granite

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall seated home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets and onyx benchtops.

Cityscape Warehouse

Centrum Architects

Dianna Snape
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Melbourne with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Beautiful Bourbon Bar

Trish Takacs Design

Bourbon Bar entertainment area
Large eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, stone slab splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Contemporary / Transitional House in Terramont

OSCAR E. FLORES DESIGN STUDIO, LLC

contemporary house style locate north of san antonio texas in the hill country area design by OSCAR E FLORES DESIGN STUDIO photo A. Vazquez
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Glass Art Lover's Dream Home

User

Stocked bar with two wine refrigerators
This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Las Vegas with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops and mirror splashback.

Janssen Construction Management Projects

Janssen Construction Management Inc.

Photo of a large traditional single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and ceramic floors.

NARI 2020 REGIONAL WINNER - ENTIRE HOUSE OVER $1M

Elite Kitchen & Bath/Express Contracting

This amazing European bistro style bar sits in the middle of an open concept Manhattan apartment. The light column adds a festive showy theme to this entertaining space. The curve of the bar – We built a curved plaster soffit to mimic the curve of the bar. We placed the wall paper on one section of the sheet rock soffit. Creating the curve takes skill and precision. Bar area installation included a semi precious agate stone countertop, fabric sandwiched backsplash and custom pullouts for alcohol. The bar has a lighted lower level counter space for mixing drinks. And with the unique light column, it would be hard to break a glass. Pearlized wallpaper throughout.

Gettysburg Hunting

Grassland Granite

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, timber splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Rossmoor Way

Built By Newkirk

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, ceramic floors and white benchtop.

Post Oak Place

JC Custom Design & Renovation

New Season Photography
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, onyx benchtops and brown splashback.

Post Oak Place

JC Custom Design & Renovation

New Season Photography
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, onyx benchtops, brown splashback and white benchtop.

NARI 2020 REGIONAL WINNER - ENTIRE HOUSE OVER $1M

Elite Kitchen & Bath/Express Contracting

This amazing European bistro style bar sits in the middle of an open concept Manhattan apartment. The light column and metallic paint add a festive showy theme to this entertaining space. The curve of the bar – We built a curved plaster soffit to mimic the curve of the bar. We placed the wall paper on one section of the sheet rock soffit. Creating the curve takes skill and precision. Bar area installation included a semi precious agate stone countertop, fabric sandwiched backsplash and custom pullouts for alcohol. The bar has a lighted lower level counter space for mixing drinks. And with the unique light column, it would be hard to break a glass. Pearlized wallpaper throughout.

Gettysburg Hunting

Grassland Granite

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, timber splashback, carpet and grey floor.

New York City Apartment Remodel

Elite Kitchen & Bath/Express Contracting

Stunning home bar with unique light column, gemstone counter top, glass door cabinetry, two level counter-top, fancy bar stools. Opens to dining area, living room area. Fabric sandwiched glass back splash. Light column routed into floor. We built a curved plaster soffit to mimic the curve of the bar. We placed the wall paper on one section of the sheet rock soffit. Creating the curve takes skill and precision. Custom pullouts for alcohol.

New York City Apartment Remodel

Elite Kitchen & Bath/Express Contracting

Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass-front Cabinets and Onyx 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.