Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Lodge Style Lake House with Universal Design Accessibility

Lowell Custom Homes

Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, WI., Home Coffee and Beverage Bar, open shelving, game table, open shelving, lighting, glass door refrigerator,
Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, grey floor and vinyl floors.

Transitional

Cucina Bella Ltd. - Rebecca Gagne CKD

Home built by Master Builder Certified, Avanti Homes © Merle Prosofsky http://www.prosofsky.com/

BOLD + Balance: Modern Farmhouse

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Black Oak Cabinets with Corian, Endura Black Marquis countertop
Large country wet bar in Other with open cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Arcadia

Bita Interior Design

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Interior Renovation

Aspen White Star, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Family Condo

Melody Smith Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Charles and Tika | HGTV Finalist Big City Digs

AHG Interiors

Custom copper and Sapele bar with aged iron and glass shelving designed and made by Art Home Garden.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped seated home bar in New York with quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, mirror splashback, open cabinets and brown floor.

Modern Excitement | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

Now this is a bar made for entertaining, conversation and activity. With seating on both sides of the peninsula you'll feel more like you're in a modern brewery than in a basement. A secret hidden bookcase allows entry into the hidden brew room and taps are available to access from the bar side. What an energizing project with bright bold pops of color against warm walnut, white enamel and soft neutral walls. Our clients wanted a lower level full of life and excitement that was ready for entertaining. Photography by Spacecrafting Photography Inc.

Lawrence

AHD&Co

Photo of a small transitional single-wall seated home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and open cabinets.

Games, Theater, Bar, Wine Cellar

Timber Wolff Designs Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Calgary with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback and white benchtop.

Contemporary Lodge Style Lake House with Universal Design Accessibility

Lowell Custom Homes

Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, WI., Home Coffee and Beverage Bar, open shelving, game table, open shelving, lighting, glass door refrigerator,
Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, open cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, grey floor and vinyl floors.

Cranford Kitchen, Deck & Family Room Renovation

TimberRidge Construction

Inspiration for a small country single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Burr Ridge Modern

Derrick Architecture

This wet bar floats in the game room and looks out over the rear terrace. 5 towers for bottles are set off by mirrored glass panels.
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, travertine floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Hawthorne

Saunders Building Company Pty Ltd

Caco Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style seated home bar in Brisbane with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop, open cabinets and glass sheet splashback.

Charles and Tika | HGTV Finalist Big City Digs

AHG Interiors

The lines of our custom bar shelf mimic the steel windows and the mirror reflects the cityscape view. Photo Credit: Nick Glimenakis
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in New York with dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors and open cabinets.

Lowcountry Farmhouse Butler

John Merrill Homes, LLC

Backsplash: IRON GRUNGE WITH DRIFTWOOD GROUT Cabinets: Eudora Benton Door Style-Iron Color Countertop: Silestone Quartz - Ariel-UPGRADE
Photo of an expansive country home bar in Jacksonville with open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Alberni Condo

Headland Construction

Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orange County with no sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown splashback, timber splashback and brown floor.

6435 Weidlake Dr

The House Group

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Basement Interiors- Potomac, MD

Studio 76, LLC

This is an example of a large eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, open cabinets, quartz benchtops, carpet and multi-coloured floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Open Cabinets 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.