Johnathan Adler light fixture hangs above this eclectic space. Brian Covington Photography
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, beige floor and white benchtop.

Beachfront San Clemente

Obvious Flair Interior Design

Martin King Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured benchtop, subway tile splashback and beige floor.

Farmhouse Home Bar

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor, black cabinets, quartz benchtops and grey benchtop.

Fossil Creek Bar

Haven Design and Construction

This small but practical bar packs a bold design punch. It's complete with wine refrigerator, icemaker, a liquor storage cabinet pullout and a bar sink. LED lighting provides shimmer to the glass cabinets and metallic backsplash tile, while a glass and gold chandelier adds drama. Quartz countertops provide ease in cleaning and peace of mind against wine stains. The arched entry ways lead to the kitchen and dining areas, while the opening to the hallway provides the perfect place to walk up and converse at the bar.

Remodel - Seattle Craftsman Kitchen & Bar

Tenhulzen Painting & Construction Partners, Inc.

Design ideas for a traditional galley seated home bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and brown splashback.

Downtown Penthouse

Kitchen Distributors, Inc-Arkansas

Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass tile splashback, multi-coloured splashback, glass-front cabinets, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Sierra De Monserat Transitional Mediterranean

Donald Joseph Inc.

Wonderful house bar done by Donald Joseph Inc. Arteriors Pendant,sleek cabinet design with floating shelves. Viewing one of the fantastic olive trees we planted on the property. An example of some of our beautiful interior architecture and design work.

Oxford Ave.

Carla Bast Design

Custom wet bar with island featuring rustic wood beams and pendant lighting.
Large country galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Damn Good Home

Bravas Minnesota

A Damn Good wet bar.
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial galley seated home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor, black benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Sexy in the City

Jonathan Cutler AIA Architecture & Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary seated home bar in Boston with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Statement Lighting Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartz Benchtops

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.