This is an example of a large industrial u-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with vinyl floors, an undermount sink, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and black floor.

Charming Retreat

H.J. Martin and Son

With a beautiful light taupe color pallet, this shabby chic retreat combines beautiful natural stone and rustic barn board wood to create a farmhouse like abode. High ceilings, open floor plans and unique design touches all work together in creating this stunning retreat.

733 12th Street

Titan & Co.

Mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Deer Creek Transitional Basement Finish

Bearded Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

The Addison IV Eco-Smart Home | Downtown Naperville, IL

DJK Custom Homes

Large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

The Island Vacation Home

Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Bar Storage Stone Veneer Backsplash

Daco Stone

Daco Real Stone Veneer: North Ridge Real Cut Stone Veneer used as back splash for this bar
Photo of a small country galley wet bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors, orange floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Hunsley Hills Parade House

HOME By Lyons

Contemporary galley wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Rambler Featuring In-Law Suite

Norton Homes

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Photo of an expansive transitional single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic splashback and ceramic floors.

Winhurst - Low Country Lakefront

Visbeen Architects

Inspired by the East Coast’s 19th-century Shingle Style homes, this updated waterfront residence boasts a friendly front porch as well as a dramatic, gabled roofline. Oval windows add nautical flair while a weathervane-topped cupola and carriage-style garage doors add character. Inside, an expansive first floor great room opens to a large kitchen and pergola-covered porch. The main level also features a dining room, master bedroom, home management center, mud room and den; the upstairs includes four family bedrooms and a large bonus room.

Beverwil

Hannouche Architects, Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional seated home bar in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets and quartzite benchtops.

Poulson Residence

B&B Builders

Butlers Pantry
Design ideas for a large country galley home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Classico in Designer White & Distressed Driftcut, New Construction in PCB, FL

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

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Classico in Designer White & Distressed Driftcut, New Construction in PCB, FL

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The Addison IV Eco-Smart Home | Downtown Naperville, IL

DJK Custom Homes

Large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

The Addison IV Eco-Smart Home | Downtown Naperville, IL

DJK Custom Homes

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

733 12th Street

Titan & Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Classico in Designer White & Distressed Driftcut, New Construction in PCB, FL

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

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Classico in Designer White & Distressed Driftcut, New Construction in PCB, FL

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

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Home Bar Design Ideas with Distressed 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.