This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Basement Bar and Entertaining Area

Miklin Construction

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Orono Artisan 2016 Tour Home

Gordon James Construction

The lower level is an entertaining delight with a rustic wine room, bar area, TV area with a fireplace and game area—featuring rustic barn wood and stone

Denver Basement Bar and Stone Fireplace

Castle Building Company

This is a bar and entertaining area. The backsplash is tile. There is a small refrigerator and wine storage.
Contemporary galley home bar in Denver with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and carpet.

Industrial Basement

Deimler Family Construction

This wet bar is reflecting between spaces. Photo by: Andy Warren
Photo of a small industrial single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, mirror splashback and quartz benchtops.

Blackhawk Ct., Montserratt

The Hills Group

Photographer: Chip Allen
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary home bar in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, limestone floors and white benchtop.

Cobble Hill Brooklyn Renovation

m monroe design

Kitchenette photos: Dylan Chandler, Baxt Ingui Architects
Small modern single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Basement Interiors- Potomac, MD

Studio 76, LLC

This is an example of a large eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, open cabinets, quartz benchtops, carpet and multi-coloured floor.

Cocina Moderna Residencial

Sixty9 3D Design

Inspiration for a large modern single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Seattle Midcentury Addition and Remodel

H2D Architecture + Design

Design by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Built by: Carlisle Classic Homes Photos: Christopher Nelson Photography
This is an example of a midcentury home bar in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, cork 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.

Pantry & bar area

Danmar Cabinet Company

Photo of a small traditional u-shaped home bar in San Francisco with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Steeplechase Drive

Smith & Ragsdale Interior Design

This full kitchen renovation quickly evolved to include the family room fireplace and a previously unused and closed-off bar area. We turned the bar into a family-friendly coffee and beverage center that serves the main living area as well as the pool and master bedroom. The open floor plan allows this family to be in the same place for work, play, and making memories together for many years to come.

Dunlap Cherry Kitchen & Furniture

Kitchenland

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in St Louis with quartz benchtops, grey splashback, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets and subway tile splashback.

Entire Home Design 2010

Lori Jolin Design, LLC.

Bar/Entertaining area of a basement includes unique countertop with ample seating and appliances.
This is an example of an eclectic u-shaped home bar in Milwaukee with black cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors and red benchtop.

Westoboro Project

Sanchez Homes

Jacqueline Hebert
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Ottawa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry Bars

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry

BBC Custom Line, Shaker door style in clear Alder
Mid-sized arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Traditional Custom Home in Watermark

Trickle Creek Designer Homes

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops and carpet.

Modern Edgewater Plan

Teal Creek Homes

Wall color SW 7015 Repose Gray, full bar, floating shelves, Heatilator Rave linear fireplace
This is an example of a modern u-shaped wet bar in Other with carpet, grey floor, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, timber splashback and grey benchtop.

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry - Genesis Custom Homes

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry

Soda bar in BBC Custom Line, shaker door style in clear alder.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops and beige splashback.

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.