The bar faces into the main living area of the basement creating an open area for gatherings. ©Finished Basement Company
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Pintail Water Valley Basement Finish

Holman Construction

Mid-sized modern l-shaped seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Randall: Sioux Falls

HELMÜT

Cherry Wet Bar
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brick floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

San Mateo Park Home Bar • Atelier Noël

Atelier Noël, Inc.

Single-wall home bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Rustic Farmhouse with a Bohemian Feel

Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.

Functional, beautiful, and hard-wearing surfaces are the name of the game in this basement bar. The dark-stained barn wood bar back will hold its own against the inevitable shoe scuffs of guests. The slate back splash tiles and galvanized metal pendant lights are built to last while holding up to years of use.

Mancave basement

Pittsburgh Design And Remodeling

Mancave with media room, full bathroom, gym, bar and wine room.
Large arts and crafts u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Rift White Oak Beaded inset

Wende Woodworking LLC

Basement bar with wine cellar closet
Photo of a transitional galley home bar in Kansas City with recessed-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, stone tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Cabrillo Project

Nicolls Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall home bar in San Diego with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Fort Woth Magazine Dream Street 2023- "The English"

Heritage Design Studio

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Moody Beverage Center

Tracy Berman Interiors

This beverage center is located adjacent to the kitchen and joint living area composed of greys, whites and blue accents. Our main focus was to create a space that would grab people’s attention, and be a feature of the kitchen. The cabinet color is a rich blue (amalfi) that creates a moody, elegant, and sleek atmosphere for the perfect cocktail hour. This client is one who is not afraid to add sparkle, use fun patterns, and design with bold colors. For that added fun design we utilized glass Vihara tile in a iridescent finish along the back wall and behind the floating shelves. The cabinets with glass doors also have a wood mullion for an added accent. This gave our client a space to feature his beautiful collection of specialty glassware. The quilted hardware in a polished chrome finish adds that extra sparkle element to the design. This design maximizes storage space with a lazy susan in the corner, and pull-out cabinet organizers for beverages, spirits, and utensils.

Auburn Bay Basement Development

Niche reDesign

Ship lap wall behind bar with rustic shelving and black metal framing.
Design ideas for a small industrial single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, shiplap splashback and grey benchtop.

Bold Blue Wet Bar Renovation

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

This bold blue wet bar remodel in San Juan Capistrano features floating shelves and a beverage center tucked under the countertop with cabinet storage.

Bespoke bar area with mesh doors and custom handles

Improva

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall home bar in Sydney with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback and grey benchtop.

HIstoric Campbell Building - Industrial Home Bar

Walker Woodworking

Loft apartment gets a custom home bar complete with liquor storage and prep area. Shelving and slab backsplash make this a unique spot for entertaining.

2018 Auburn Basement Remodel

Otero Signature Homes

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Knoll - Modern Farmhouse Sitting Room

In the Deets

With an elegant bar on one side and a cozy fireplace on the other, this sitting room is sure to keep guests happy and entertained. Custom cabinetry and mantel, Neolith counter top and fireplace surround, and shiplap accents finish this room.

Modern Traditionalist Townhouse, Iowa City, IA

Emily Hughes Interiors

Interior designer Emily Hughes, IIDA, helped her clients from Florida create a light and airy feel for their Iowa City town house. The couple requested a casual, elegant style incorporating durable, cleanable finishes, fabrics and furnishings. Artwork, rugs, furnishings, window treatments and interior design by Emily Hughes at The Mansion. The floors are a maple stained in a warm gray-brown, provided by Grays Hardwood. Tile/Stone and carpets: Randy's Carpets. Kitchen, bath and bar cabinets/counter tops: Kitchens by Design. Builder/Developer: Jeff Hendrickson. Lighting/Fans: Light Expressions by Shaw. Paint: Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray. Photography: Jaimy Ellis.

Fresh Baby Blue Kitchen & Bar Cubby

Model Remodel

A clever under-stair bar complete with glass racks, glass rinser, sink, shelf and beverage center
Small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Fossil Creek Bar

Haven Design and Construction

This small but practical bar packs a bold design punch. It's complete with wine refrigerator, icemaker, a liquor storage cabinet pullout and a bar sink. LED lighting provides shimmer to the glass cabinets and metallic backsplash tile, while a glass and gold chandelier adds drama. Quartz countertops provide ease in cleaning and peace of mind against wine stains. The arched entry ways lead to the kitchen and dining areas, while the opening to the hallway provides the perfect place to walk up and converse at the bar.

Scooby Doo on Summit Ave

down2earth Interior Design, LLC.

This is a custom beverage center, in an area that can be considered a hub between the kitchen, dining room, and family room. Whether it’s in the family room, the office, or the butler’s pantry, every shelf is perfectly staged, down to the centimeter. photo credit: Rebecca McAlpin

Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartz Benchtops and Grey 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.