Marina Storm
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors and grey floor.

Bridgetown Pass 2

Trellis Residential

Contemporary wet bar in Charleston with no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wet Bars

Randy's Flooring

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Bar and indoor Golf Simulator

Pittsburgh Design And Remodeling

Inspiration for a large industrial galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Basement Bar

R|House Design Build

Blue custom cabinets, brick, lighting and quartz counters!
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brick splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor, white benchtop, glass-front cabinets and orange splashback.

Downtown Greenville Residence I

Ridgeline Construction Group, Inc

Inspiro 8 Studios
This is an example of a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brick splashback, recessed-panel cabinets, red splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Light & Bright Modern Home

SOLLiD Cabinetry

Design: Hartford House Design & Build PC: Nick Sorensen
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Lake House Remodel

Lisa Hatley Design

Created a wet bar from two closets
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional wet bar in Charlotte with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

2019 Homearama

Mauk Cabinets by Design

We are so excited to share the finished photos of this year's Homearama we were lucky to be a part of thanks to G.A. White Homes. This space uses Marsh Furniture's Apex door style to create a uniquely clean and modern living space. The Apex door style is very minimal making it the perfect cabinet to showcase statement pieces like the brick in this kitchen.

Modern Farmhouse Bellaire Showcase

Stone Acorn Builders

Design ideas for a small country single-wall home bar in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback and grey benchtop.

Party Time!

Lenton Company, Inc.

Brian Covington
This is an example of a large eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Borough Basement

Windle Design & Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Wet Bars

Randy's Flooring

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Denver LoDo Penthouse Suite

Earthwood Custom Remodeling, Inc.

Ryan Garvin Photography, Robeson Design
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial single-wall home bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor, grey benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

Wining & Dining

Creative Interiors Inc.

Beach style l-shaped home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, ceramic floors and white benchtop.

British Pub Style Home Bar

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

MDF millwork with two coats of primer and two coats of lacquer to give a high gloss finish. Brick back splash with wine storage and display, TV display, and full bar fridge.

Swan Creek Project

Barzotti Woodworking Ltd.

Inspiration for a country l-shaped seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Bar and indoor Golf Simulator

Pittsburgh Design And Remodeling

Large industrial galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

2019 Homearama

Mauk Cabinets by Design

Party Time!

Lenton Company, Inc.

Brian Covington
Photo of a large eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, open cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartzite Benchtops and Brick 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.