Wall of windows! Lovely wall of light boasts modern black windows floating over the spacious counter & hard-working base cabinets. Tucked on the end, the open cookbook cabinetry.

The Holloway - Contemporary Farmhouse

Visbeen Architects

Builder: AVB Inc. Interior Design: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography The Holloway blends the recent revival of mid-century aesthetics with the timelessness of a country farmhouse. Each façade features playfully arranged windows tucked under steeply pitched gables. Natural wood lapped siding emphasizes this homes more modern elements, while classic white board & batten covers the core of this house. A rustic stone water table wraps around the base and contours down into the rear view-out terrace. Inside, a wide hallway connects the foyer to the den and living spaces through smooth case-less openings. Featuring a grey stone fireplace, tall windows, and vaulted wood ceiling, the living room bridges between the kitchen and den. The kitchen picks up some mid-century through the use of flat-faced upper and lower cabinets with chrome pulls. Richly toned wood chairs and table cap off the dining room, which is surrounded by windows on three sides. The grand staircase, to the left, is viewable from the outside through a set of giant casement windows on the upper landing. A spacious master suite is situated off of this upper landing. Featuring separate closets, a tiled bath with tub and shower, this suite has a perfect view out to the rear yard through the bedrooms rear windows. All the way upstairs, and to the right of the staircase, is four separate bedrooms. Downstairs, under the master suite, is a gymnasium. This gymnasium is connected to the outdoors through an overhead door and is perfect for athletic activities or storing a boat during cold months. The lower level also features a living room with view out windows and a private guest suite.

One With the Force

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Retirees Resort - In Process

Many Mansions LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Windsor Park

Cucina Bella Ltd. - Rebecca Gagne CKD

This loft bar is just off of a great roof top patio. Lots of natural light flood in on this dark on dark beverage area.
Photo of a small transitional galley wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Home Wine/ Bar room

Dani Louis Design

Home wine bar
Photo of a traditional galley bar cart in Brisbane with no sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Torrey Pine

The Living Door

Design ideas for a large industrial seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, blue floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Home - Designed By Thorpe Concepts

Quartz Co Surfaces

This moody home bar is completed with custom black quartz countertops. A squared edge profile adds to the contemporary feel of this space
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Toronto with quartz benchtops and black benchtop.

Brooklyn

Cervo Design

Omega
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial galley bar cart in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, brick splashback, bamboo floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Cedar Lake

TruKitchens

The basement bar features black matte cabinetry by Eclipse Cabinetry. This space is accessible from the pool area outdoors through an entire wall of sliding glass. Builder: Cnossen Construction, Architect: 42 North - Architecture + Design, Interior Designer: Whit and Willow, Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography

Bloomfield Hills, MI Basement Renovation

MainStreet Design Build

Custom Home Bar with Stainless Steel Sink Base Cabinet.
Design ideas for a large industrial galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor 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.

North Toronto Home Renovation

GRECO INTERIORS

Wet Bar with floating shelves
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, white floor and black benchtop.

Beach Home Michigan City Coffee & Wine Bar

Jody Snider Homes, Inc.

This wine bar/coffee bar will accommodate any occasion, day or night.
This is an example of a small beach style galley home bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback and black benchtop.

2018 Hinckley Home

Otero Signature Homes

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped seated home bar in Cleveland with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Casa GS

Arquitectos Inc.

Bar en madera nogal, con cava de vinos
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Other with quartz benchtops, marble floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Wright Ski Ranch Boat House

Krofchek Quality Construction LLC

Bar windows open up to greet guests after a day at the lake
Photo of a midcentury home bar in Phoenix with quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors and black benchtop.

North Oaks - Transitional Total Home Remodel

Michels Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, granite splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Wet Bar with Charging Drawer

Studio 76 Kitchens and Baths

This beautiful wet bar with cooktop features white Ann Sacks Nottingham Cascade tile, engineered quartz "Eternal Noir" by Silestone, maple cabinets Medallion, and an induction cooktop. The cabinetry is semi-custom and offers a wide range of pull out cabinet and drawer storage.

Soprano Basement

Prodigy Homes Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Seattle with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, carpet, grey 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.