Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Playfully Posh Bar + Lounge

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Kitchen and Bath

Emily Condon Design

Wet bar
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar & Entertainment Room

LNDesigns

This was a fun lockdown project! We created the clients a sophisticated entertainment room where they could relax once the kids were in bed. Fit with a fully functioning bar area, we also constructed a personalised DJ booth for the clients’ music decks and plenty records and installed disco lighting to run in sync with the music. And, so sound couldn’t travel through the rest of the house, we fitted acoustic lined curtains and used acoustic oak cladding as a focal feature on the walls… There’s something so satisfying about creating a beautiful design that is secretly functional too!

Northshore MA Whole House Remodel Kitchen Bar

Howell Custom Building Group

This expansive kitchen space features a cooking area with island, a breakfast nook, a sitting area, and a lounge area overlooking the lake, creating an integrated work/play/dine gathering space for a large family. The homeowner wanted to keep the space fairly neutral and efficient as well as reflect the lakeside location, without being overly nautical. White oak and quartzite bar repeats the materials used on the expansive kitchen island in the cooking area of this room. A built-in end panel conceals Sub-zero fridge and freezer drawers.

Mountain modern rustic bar

Red Door Interiors

Design ideas for a country galley seated home bar in Boise with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Haymarket Basement Bar

Triple Peak Construction, LLC

Clients goals were to have a full wet bar to entertain family and friends. Must haves were a two tap kegerator, full fridge, ice maker, and microwave. They also wanted open shelves and glass cabinet doors to display their glassware and bottle collections.

103 W. Lake Street

Pinetop Custom Homes

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Boise with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor, flat-panel cabinets, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Custom Home in Bellaire, Texas

Purser Architectural

Custom Home Designed by Purser Architectural in Houston, TX. Gorgeously Built by Cason Graye Homes
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Project 505 Ranch @ Cedar Creek Lake

Delaney's Design

Golf simulator room off the game room.
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, 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.

Contemporary Farmhouse

Cedar Hill Home and Design

Photo of a country home bar in Dallas with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Elegant Waterfront Villa

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall home bar in New York with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

G+J Craftsman

Haven & Co.

D&M Images
Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and grey benchtop.

La Porte, IN. Haas Signature Collection. Beautiful White, Traditional Kitchen.

Bailey's Cabinets

Cabinet Brand: Haas Signature Collection Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Bistro Door Style: Hampton Counter top: Viatera Quartz, Double Radius edge, Everest color

Winnetka Transitional Tudor

Newgard Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Fasching Haus, Aspen Condo

Anne Grice Interiors

This is an example of a wet bar in Denver with dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Stone Pine Residence

Lush Interiors Inc.

Basement Bar
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Dining and Seating Bar Area

California Renovation

We installed this custom grey quartz countertop at this dining bar. It took precise cutting to create this curved bar for our client. Quartz is perfect for kitchens and dining areas as it is stain-proof, scratch proof, and can hold up against almost anything! The modern and neutral look of this quartzite slab perfectly fits the decor of this dining hall.

Ristrutturazione appartamento casa antica

Studio2D

Small contemporary home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor 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.