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.

Pewaukee Lake Home

Detail Woodworks

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.

Pewaukee Lake Home

Detail Woodworks

Allestimento BAR TABACCHI

GEMdesign●firenze

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

Allestimento BAR TABACCHI

GEMdesign●firenze

Allestimento BAR TABACCHI - Realizzazione Falegnameria CREAZIONI COLACINO, Catanzaro.
This is an example 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.

Allestimento BAR TABACCHI

GEMdesign●firenze

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

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.

Spring Mountain Ranch

Aaron Vry Designer Kitchens & Baths

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.

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.