This is an example of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Killarney Hts Project

Dan Kitchens Australia

Wine drawer storage. Photos: Paul Worsley @ Live By The Sea
Inspiration 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.

Rowayton Modern Beach House

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a small beach style single-wall home bar in New York with quartz benchtops, grey splashback and metal splashback.

Fairview Custom New Build

BGI Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Allestimento BAR TABACCHI

GEMdesign●firenze

Allestimento BAR TABACCHI - Realizzazione Falegnameria CREAZIONI COLACINO, Catanzaro.
Photo of a large contemporary seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

2017 Spring Parade

Gina Roberts-Wagner

This is an example of a contemporary home bar in Boise with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback and light hardwood floors.

Basement Bar

Slate Design & Remodel

This is an example of a small industrial u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Maple Residence

Manorwood Fine Cabinetry

Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and medium hardwood floors.

On Golden Pond

d2 interieurs

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modified Medley

Prodigy Homes Inc.

Large transitional single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

White and Black Painted Kitchen Home by Kerkhoff Homes in Bettendorf Quad Cities

Village Home Stores

Bettendorf Iowa kitchen with design and materials by Village Home Stores for Kerkhoff Homes. Koch Classic cabinetry in the Savannah door and combination of light gray "Fog" and "Black" painted finish. Calacatta Laza quartz counters, Kitchen Aid appliances, Rain Forest vinyl plank flooring, and metallic backsplash tile also featured.

Showroom Displays

1st Choice Cabinetry Inc.

Cy Gilbert
Design ideas for a modern wet bar in Boise with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops and metal splashback.

Victoria Residence

Artisans Of Lux

Home Bar, Man Cave, Entertainer Basement.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, metal splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Spring Mountain Ranch

Aaron Vry Designer Kitchens & Baths

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Las Vegas with no sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Allestimento BAR TABACCHI

GEMdesign●firenze

Regent Place Longboat Key Club

Ocean Builders of S W Florida Inc

Custom wet bar cabinetry with integrated under cabinet lighting and recessed plug mold. Metal mosaic backsplash. Engineered quartz countertops.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Modern Build in New Braunfels Texas

CKC Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

s Wells St Chicago

Masters Kitchen and Bath

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped home bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metal splashback and porcelain floors.

Modified Medley

Prodigy Homes Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Shavano Estates Kitchen/Living/Dining Expansion

Virtuoso Builders

Where there was once a long hallway dividing the existing kitchen from the Dining area and wet bar, now it's nice and open for entertaining family and friends.

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.