Photo of a home bar in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback and white benchtop.

Wolfram

Dual Concept Design

Elevate your home by converting your basement into a recreation room. Create a functional space with personality by bringing in durable and elegant materials and cabinetry with plenty of storage space. Consider including a wet bar, a TV-watching spot, and a game table to deliver the best intimate entertainment experience.

Bailey Remodel

J. Peterson Design, LLC

A beverage center was added to the space to compliment the kitchen but the backsplash gives a little bit a change. The Subzero beverage has a custom panel for a better integrated feel.

Home Bars

Tobias Design LLC

Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, timber splashback and white benchtop.

Transitional Warm Brown Kitchen in Red Birch

UltraCraft Cabinetry

This beautiful transitional kitchen features UltraCraft Cabinetry's Lauderdale door style in Red Birch with Storm Grey stain and all-plywood box construction. You'll also find a hidden wet bar that displays UltraCraft's Swing-Up door. Designed by: Gail O'Rourke (Instagram @gail_gobig) of White Wood Kitchens (Instagram @whitewoodkitchens) in Sandwich, MA. Photographer: Robert Scott Button (Instagram @robertscottbutton).

Hughes Project

Steven M Roche Design Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Hughes Project

Steven M Roche Design Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Hughes Project

Steven M Roche Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Butlers Pantry/ Bar area - Mid Century inspired remodel

ReNewal Home Decor

The butlers pantry area between the kitchen and dining room was transformed with a wall of cement tile, white calcutta quartz countertops, gray cabinets and matte gold hardware.

Basement Wer Bar Rumford,RI

Cypress Design Co.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Providence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Basement Wer Bar Rumford,RI

Cypress Design Co.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Providence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Basement Wer Bar Rumford,RI

Cypress Design Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Providence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Basement Wer Bar Rumford,RI

Cypress Design Co.

Wauwatosa Award Winning Basement

Story Hill Renovations LLC

Photos By Erol Reyal
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, linoleum floors, multi-coloured floor and glass tile splashback.

Basement Wer Bar Rumford,RI

Cypress Design Co.

Wauwatosa Award Winning Basement

Story Hill Renovations LLC

This is the basement bar/kitchenette area of the basement. Tops are Cambria. Photo by Erol Reyal
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Basement Wer Bar Rumford,RI

Cypress Design Co.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Providence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartzite Benchtops and Green 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.