Butler's Pantry with Wet Bar and Light Up Bottle Shelf

Photo of a small traditional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel and New Bar Space in Oviedo

KBF Design Gallery

Mid-sized transitional home bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback and stone tile splashback.

Transitional Bar/Entry

Memar Interiors Inc

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and white benchtop.

wet bar in Ellicott City, MD

GloRem

U-shape bar
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Suburban Subdivision Remodel and Basement Finishing

Ness Highland Contracting

Emilio Ciccarelli
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and carpet.

General Diaz, New Orleans

M2 Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall home bar in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wisconsin Lake House Remodel

Oliver Construction LLC

photo by Jennifer Oliver
Mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and slate floors.

Transitional Bar/Entry

Memar Interiors Inc

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and white benchtop.

Arvada Basement Project

Elizabeth P. Lord Residential Design LLC

This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and travertine floors.

New Home - Wise

Mauk Cabinets by Design

We have a stunning new home project. This home uses Marsh Furniture cabinets through out the home to create a very modern farmhouse look. Clean whites and rich espresso stains are found all through the home to create a clean look while still providing some contrast with the dark espresso stain. Designer: Aaron Mauk

Basements and Wet Bars

Bay Lakes Builders

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, concrete floors and brown floor.

Montgomery Residence

Martin Lee

Brian Bookstrucker
Large contemporary wet bar in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and concrete floors.

Lower Level Bar With Whiskey Barrel Planks, Gray Cabinets, and Black Quartz

Village Home Stores

A lower level home bar in a Bettendorf Iowa home with LED-lit whiskey barrel planks, Koch Knotty Alder gray cabinetry, and Cambria Quartz counters in Charlestown design. Galveston series pendant lighting by Quorum also featured. Design and select materials by Village Home Stores for Kerkhoff Homes of the Quad Cities.

Butler's Pantry with Wet Bar and Light Up Bottle Shelf

Denise Quade Design

This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Powell Avenue

Westyle Interior Design

Blake Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Ottawa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Ellicott City Project

Robinson Contracting LLC

Contemporary Design
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Trailblazer

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

photo: Paul Grdina
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Hazel & Mushroom / Nevern

Blue River Cabinetry Kitchen & Bath

KraftMaid cherry cabinets in hazel with mushroom island, Cambria Nevern quartz with waterfall edge and ogee flat on island, Kohler biscuit sink with brushed bronze fixtures, KitchenAid stainless steel appliances, Anthico pecan wood plank tile, tumbled stone backsplash with bronze accents.

Butler's Pantry with Wet Bar and Light Up Bottle Shelf

Denise Quade Design

Small traditional u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen with stone and wine fridges

Back Creek Contracting

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stone tile splashback, shaker cabinets, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartz Benchtops and Stone Tile 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.