Photo of a contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Abbey

Kenwood Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Ocean Ridge - Entire House Remodel and Design

ADU Contractors - Build. Design. Remodel.

Designed this dry bar and chose all materials and installed everything. Even chose the furnishings for this.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Traditional Renovation

Style & Structure

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Whiskey Room

Upside Interiors

Whiskey Room Lounge
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home bar in Other with dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Los Altos Hills Kitchen, Bar, Wine Cabinet, Bathrooms & Front Door

European Cabinets & Design Studios

Custom wine storage. Bar with white lacquered glossy back panels and grey glossy vertical opening cabinets with integrated LED lights.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops and black benchtop.

Fox Street Farmhouse

L. Cramer Builders + Remodelers

Wood details add texture to the bar island, boasting curved and comfortable seating, dramatic light fixtures, and space to organize all the beverages for entertaining, game-watching, and celebrating.

Wet Bar in Kitchen

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Wet bar featuring black marble hexagon tile backsplash, hickory cabinets with metal mesh insets, white cabinets, black hardware, round bar sink, and mixed metal faucet.

Washington Project

Dream Kitchens

Large transitional l-shaped home bar in Detroit with black cabinets, quartz benchtops and black benchtop.

Lower Level Bar With Whiskey Barrel Planks, Gray Cabinets, and Black Quartz

Village Home Stores

A lower level home bar in a Bettendorf Iowa home with LED-lit whiskey barrel planks, Koch Knotty Alder gray cabinetry, and Cambria Quartz counters in Charlestown design. Galveston series pendant lighting by Quorum also featured. Design and select materials by Village Home Stores for Kerkhoff Homes of the Quad Cities.

Pub Style Home Bar

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Stunning back bar was retro-fitted for modern appliances. Center island features a trough sink & appliances for entertaining.
Inspiration for an expansive arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Lobby Hotel Oceana Sunny Isles Florida 2

Abba Construction & Remodeling

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL

Charleston Building and Development

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Light Modern Condo

DK Homes

This stand-alone condominium blends traditional styles with modern farmhouse exterior features. Blurring the lines between condominium and home, the details are where this custom design stands out; from custom trim to beautiful ceiling treatments and careful consideration for how the spaces interact. The exterior of the home is detailed with white horizontal siding, vinyl board and batten, black windows, black asphalt shingles and accent metal roofing. Our design intent behind these stand-alone condominiums is to bring the maintenance free lifestyle with a space that feels like your own.

Heathwood Road Kitchen Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

Part bar and part drop-zone, this multi-use space provides functional storage and counter space whether they're hosting a party or organizing the kids' schedules. © Deborah Scannell Photography

Elevated Simplicity in Weldon Spring Home Remodel

Liston Design Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional home bar in St Louis with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Monmouth Contemporary

Studio Evloh LLC Interior Architecture & Design

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Raleigh with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and black benchtop.

Step Rock Estates Lot #1

Simons Design Studio

Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Builder: Magleby Construction Photography: Alan Blakely Photography
Inspiration for a large modern single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, carpet, grey floor and black benchtop.

Alys Beach on the Lake

Artisan Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large beach style single-wall home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartz Benchtops and Black Benchtop

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.