Photo Snappers
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with no sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Northern MI Touch of Contemporary

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Photo of a contemporary galley home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Strand - Again

South Bay Green

Custom designed bar by Daniel Salzman (Salzman Design Build) and the home owner. Ann sacks glass tile for the upper shelve backs, reclaimed wood blocks for the lower bar and seating area. We used Laminam porcelain slab for the counter top to match the copper sink.

Lounge & Bar

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Large eclectic single-wall seated home bar in Grand Rapids with no sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Whispering Trails Coastal Retreat

General Property Solutions

Wonderful drink station on back side of kitchen
Design ideas for a beach style home bar in Miami with quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Lakehouse for the Whole Family

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style galley wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lounge & Bar

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Photo of a large eclectic single-wall seated home bar in Grand Rapids with no sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Bar

Kylie Sargent

Home Bar
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary galley seated home bar in Geelong with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, timber splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Transitional Modern

Homecorp - Sandy Tabacinic

Sandy
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with no sink, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and timber splashback.

Family Home Bar

Kane Home Cabinetry and Design

A lot of function in a small space!
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Built-in Bar Cabinet

User

Large traditional galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Rustic Contemporary Clubhouse

Borgani Kitchens Cabinetry and Custom Closets

Loved working on this clubhouse project where we were able to fulfill their vision of a rustic, contemporary space. Open floating shelving, 4 tier mirrored 'back splash' stunning hand hammered copper back panel with a waterfall edge quartz countertop.

Suwanee Basement

Infinite Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Windermere, Luxurious Contemporary Home

Central Kitchen & Bath

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback and timber splashback.

Walmar Remodel

KeltnerCo

Pocket doors hide in the wood walls allowing the owners to close the kitchen off in various ways. A home bar with glass-door liquor cabinet floats on the wood wall.

Bayfront

Ted Fluehr Jr. Inc

Home bar overlooking the barnegat bay.
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Contemporary Industrial Ranch

Blenker Construction

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Modern bar

Precision Countertops and Tile LLC

Dave Hardin
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Sheik Rustic Modern Kitchen

TaylorPro Design and Remodeling, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor, brown splashback and timber splashback.

Kruse Project

Fowler Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartz Benchtops and Timber 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.