This is an example of a small transitional galley home bar in Chicago with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Daley

Detailed Designs By Denise

Matt Harrer
Small traditional single-wall wet bar in St Louis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Central Bar Area

JWH Design and Cabinetry LLC

This symmetrical Bar divides the space between the banquette and the family room, allowing easy access to both. The quartzite slab continues on the backsplash to differentiate this area.

Yale

Karly Kristina Design

Photo of a small contemporary galley wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Park Slope Brownstone 4

Ben Herzog

Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Beautiful Studs-Out-Remodel

Big Bear Developers LLC

Family Room, Home Bar - Beautiful Studs-Out-Remodel in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. We gutted this house "to the studs," taking it down to its original floor plan. Drywall, insulation, flooring, tile, cabinetry, doors and windows, trim and base, plumbing, the roof, landscape, and ceiling fixtures were stripped away, leaving nothing but beams and unfinished flooring. Essentially, we demolished the home's interior to rebuild it from scratch.

Cortijo

Tom Meaney Architect, AIA

Grey toned bar with dramatic ceramic tiles by Ann Sacks.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Santa Barbara with grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets and grey benchtop.

Mount Pleasant Residence

Loop Interior Design Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and light hardwood floors.

An Exquisite Wet Bar and Wine Area in Sauk Creek neighborhood, Madison WI

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

They also requested a spot for their framed, 3-dimensional Iowa Hawkeyes logo, and storage for various wine and cocktail glasses and dishes for entertaining. The design was to be contemporary in keeping with the feel of the rest of the house, but more timeless than trendy so as not to grow old quickly and negatively affect a future home sale.

Sleek and Sophisticated Wet Bar

Drury Design

This wet bar is part of a big, multi-room project for a family of four that also included a new mudroom and a primary bath remodel. The existing family/playroom was more playroom than family room. The addition of a wet bar/beverage station would make the area more enjoyable for adults as well as kids. Design Objectives -Cold Storage for craft beers and kids drinks -Stay with a more masculine style -Display area for stemware and other collectibles Design Challenge -Provide enough cold refrigeration for a wide range of drinks while also having plenty of storage THE RENEWED SPACE By incorporating three floating shelves the homeowners are able to display all of their stemware and other misc. items. Anything they don’t want on display can be hidden below in the base cabinet roll-outs. This is a nice addition to the space that adults and kids can enjoy at the same time. The undercounter refrigeration is efficient and practical – saving everyone a trip to the kitchen when in need of refreshment, while also freeing up plenty of space in the kitchen fridge!

Home Bar & Entertainment Room

LNDesigns

This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Hampshire with no sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, carpet, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Two Story

David Charlez Designs

Photo by Space Crafting
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

South Jordan Project

Cedar + Steel

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Mahogany butler's pantry

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Photo of a large traditional galley wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Beautiful bars of Belle Meade

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Photo of a mid-sized galley wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Striking Transitional Kitchen

SieMatic Seattle/ Summers Studio

SieMatic Cabinetry in Truffle Brown Pine Wood Veneer with Truffle Brown Pine Wood shelving. SieMatic Nickel Gloss framed Glass Tall Display Cabinet with Truffle Brown Pine Wood Veneer interior.

Greenwich Penthouse Apartment

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall home bar in New York with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Large Scale Full Home Remodel

Mariano & Co., LLC

Large transitional home bar in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

St. James Plantation

Legacy Interiors

A Wine Bar Was Included Within The Kitchen Design
Photo of a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

PRIMESTONE

KabCo Kitchens

Sunken wet bar adjacent to the kitchen and living area featuring natural quartzite counters, a 24" wine cooler and dark wood cabinets.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartzite Benchtops and Grey Benchtop

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.