Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Our New DFW Showroom

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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Austin with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor, no sink, mosaic tile splashback and black benchtop.

Walnut Wet Bar

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Walnut wet bar with granite countertops, walnut floating shelves, tile back splash, gold brushed lighting, matte black sink and hardware.
Inspiration for a contemporary galley wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Macomb Finished Basement with a Jam Area

Finished Basements Plus

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Little Cloud

Zone 4 Architects, LLC

The large family room splits duties as a sports lounge, media room, and wet bar. The double volume space was partly a result of the integration of the architecture into the hillside, local building codes, and also creates a very unique spacial relationship with the entry and lower levels. Enhanced sound proofing and pocketing sliding doors help to control the noise levels for adjacent bedrooms and living spaces.

River East Penthouse

TZS Design

Tom Spanier
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Mississauga Residence

Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.

Photography: Stephani Buchman Floral: Bluebird Event Design
Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

Butler Pantry

Chaffey Building Group

Soundview Photography
This is an example of a contemporary wet bar in Seattle with brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Showhome 7

Ultimate Renovations

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, open cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Salt Water Vibes

Saltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio

Mike Kaskel Retirement home designed for extended family! I loved this couple! They decided to build their retirement dream home before retirement so that they could enjoy entertaining their grown children and their newly started families. A bar area with 2 beer taps, space for air hockey, a large balcony, a first floor kitchen with a large island opening to a fabulous pool and the ocean are just a few things designed with the kids in mind. The color palette is casual beach with pops of aqua and turquoise that add to the relaxed feel of the home.

Monaco Way Basement Remodel

D&G Construction

This basement wet bar has brown cabinets with a metallic black handle and a white, quartz countertop. A black undermounted sink with a metallic black faucet sits on the right of the wet bar. On the left of the wet bar is a stainless steel beverage cooler. Above the wet bar are two wooden brown shelves for extra decorative storage. The walls are gray with large white trim and the flooring is a light gray vinyl.

JC Luxury Homes

Lone Pine Cabinet

Photo of a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, an undermount sink, white splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Mattrissa Ridge Makeover

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Living Room

L.A. Carpet & Tile Inc.

Home Builder Havana Homes
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Edmonton with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

The Aspen

osmosis architecture

Beverage center.
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and white benchtop.

Artisan Home Tour 2017

Swanson Homes

Landmark Photography
Large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Summer House Great Room & Bar

Pyramid Woodworks

Adjacent bar to media unit features matching walnut veneers. Door panels include contrasting lighter color veneers and seeded glass panels. Quartz top and glass shelves add beauty and function. Full appliance range includes ice maker, refrigerated drawers and wine cooler.

Macomb Finished Basement with a Jam Area

Finished Basements Plus

A New Take on Entertaining

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Transitional Basement in Highlands Ranch, CO

HŌM Solutions, Inc.

Phil Wegener Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall home bar in Denver with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops and vinyl floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets and Quartzite 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.