A modern rustic black and white kitchen on Lake Superior in northern Minnesota. Complete with a French Le CornuFe cooking range & Sub-Zero refrigeration and wine storage units. The sink is made by Galley and the decorative hardware and faucet by Waterworks. photo credit: Alyssa Lee

Living Room built-in Bar

The Renowned Group

Cambria Britannica matte quartz backsplash and countertop that match the Countertops and backsplashes featured in the kitchen. The shells were also custom matched to the Du Chateau Danbe Hardwood Floors.

3rd Floor Stairhall and Bar Area

Hill & Hurtt Architects, PLLC

Joshua Hill
Small modern single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, white splashback, stone slab splashback and white benchtop.

Shreveport South Highland Addition

Woodshapers

Designer Kirk Thomas
Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Minnetonka Metamorphosis

Hagstrom Builder

Peter VonDeLinde Visuals
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, limestone floors and beige floor.

Warm Contemporary - Chicago, IL

PB Kitchen Design

Valance and side panels neatly enclose the bar feature.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

EXPANDING DOWN UNDER

Princeton Design Collaborative

Photo by: Jeffrey Edward Tryon
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, cork floors and beige floor.

Greeley, CO Residence

User

The small, yet statement-making bar is located in a great area: between the living room and around the corner from the kitchen. This way, you won't miss a segment of your favorite TV show or sports team playing. The large drawers keep cups and utensils out of site until they're ready to use. The open shelving can display more interesting accessories or your favorite drinks. And the small sink ensures your dishes are clean and ready for the next get-together.

The farmhouse

Kinsella Kitchens & Baths

Wet bar that doubles as a butler's pantry, located between the dining room and gallery-style hallway to the family room. Guest entry to the dining room is the leaded glass door to left, bar entry at back-bar. With 2 under-counter refrigerators and an icemaker, the trash drawer is located under the sink. Front bar countertop at seats is wood with an antiqued-steel insert to match the island table in the kitchen.

Tweed Heads

Earthborne By Design

Design ideas for a beach style single-wall wet bar in Gold Coast - Tweed with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white 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.

Houston Townhome

Particular Home + Design

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Houston with no sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and white benchtop.

Brick House

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

Design ideas for a modern single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, stone slab splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Home Bar in Kitchen

Benvenuti and Stein

Elegant home cocktail bar in kitchen with full height wine refrigerator for convenient in-home entertaining. Norman Sizemore photographer
Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped home bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Prairie Home Bar

Julia Russell Designs

Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and grey benchtop.

Arcadia

Bita Interior Design

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mountain Chalet

HARRISON FAE DESIGN

Situated between the kitchen and the foyer, this home bar is perfect for entertaining on the main level of this modern ski chalet.
Large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, no sink, beige floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Full Custom Home

Jaureguy's Design & Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Sacramento with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Lower Level Wet Bar with Grey Stained Cabinets and Thick Shelves

Denise Quade Design

Floating shelves were used instead of wall cabinets to allow for bottle display. A pullout trash can, sink base, and beverage center were used on the base cabinets. Oil rubbed bronze hardware and faucet were used.

Tampa, FL Classical Contemporary Renovation

Urban Project Management & Construction

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped home bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartz Benchtops and Stone Slab 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.