Large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, brown floor, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Soprano Basement

Prodigy Homes Inc.

Inspiration for 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.

Woodland Retreat

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

If you'd like to know the brand/color/style of a Floor & Home product used in this project, submit a product inquiry request here: bit.ly/_ProductInquiry

G.A. White - Keirns

Mauk Cabinets by Design

Another stunning home we got to work alongside with G.A. White Homes. It has a clean, modern look with elements that make it cozy and welcoming. With a focus on strong lines, a neutral color palette, and unique lighting creates a classic look that will be enjoyed for years to come.

Painted Sky Super Matte

An Original, Inc.

This wine bar/dry bar is on the opposite side of the great room/kitchen. Integrated Subzero wine storage and custom soffit with integrated lighting. Design: City Chic, Cristi Pettibone Photos: SpartaPhoto - Alex Rentzis

TREE HOUSE

Studio Sven

Inspiration for a small eclectic single-wall home bar in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Contemporary Miami Bar

Minotti Design

For this contemporary space, the clients wanted something that was formal enough for the dinning room, yet still functional. The darker acrylic cabinets and the metal backsplash help to dress up the space while maintaining the contemporary look of the house overall.

Prairie Modern Bar

Oliver Max Inc.

Photos by Beth Singer Architecture/Build: Luxe Homes Design Build
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Killarney Hts Project

Dan Kitchens Australia

Home bar next to outdoor living space. Photos: Paul Worsley @ Live By The Sea
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, limestone floors, beige floor, no sink, brown splashback and metal splashback.

Mesa Full Home Remodel

User

Design ideas for a large eclectic single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

West Bay Reno

Norelco Cabinets Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback and white benchtop.

Traditional Edina Elegance

City Homes, LLC

Troy Thies
Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

River Trail Bar

Meyer Design

Architect: Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

G.A. White - Keirns

Mauk Cabinets by Design

Bars

Studio R Design

Dimensional gold tile with dark cabinetry and a concrete-eque countertop.
Photo of a contemporary wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

All Things Texan Mancave

Cindi B. Jones

An entertainment space for discerning client who loves Texas, vintage, reclaimed materials, stone, distressed wood, beer tapper, wine, and sports memorabilia. Photo by Jeremy Fenelon

Tuscan Mansion: Dry Bar/Kitchen

Tamara Day Design

Small galley home bar in Kansas City with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Vernon River New View

RE Manley Construction llc. Design / Build

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, marble floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Dune, 2018 Spring Parade of Homes

TruKitchens

The wet bar features cabinets from Grabill Cabinets in their Cheswick inset door style. The countertops are Bianco Carrara quartz from ColorQuartz. Wood floors from the Hallmark Hardwood Alta Vista Collection in Laguna Oak run throughout the main level. Photography: Jeff Tippet

McLean Custom Home

c|s DESIGN STUDIO LLC

Photo Credit Stylish Productions
This is an example of a transitional home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartz Benchtops and Metal Splashback

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.