Small contemporary galley wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Basement Reno

Vicana Home Renovations Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Tiled Bar in white, with blue cabinets.

Eric Daniel Designs

Bad has high end elements including gorgeous tiled backsplash, specialty lighting, and high end, blue cabinets tgat coordinatexwith other furniture features in the lift.

Lighthouse Road Residence

Archology, LLC

This wine bar is located just off of the roof deck, tucked behind the essential powder room as well, which allows for easy extended stays on the deck.

Mindful Design in Glencoe

Jamie Schachtel Design Group

Our firm collaborated on this project as a spec home with a well-known Chicago builder. At that point the goal was to allow space for the home-buyer to envision their lifestyle. A clean slate for further interior work. After the client purchased this home with his two young girls, we curated a space for the family to live, work and play under one roof. This home features built-in storage, book shelving, home office, lower level gym and even a homework room. Everything has a place in this home, and the rooms are designed for gathering as well as privacy. A true 2020 lifestyle!

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 quartzite benchtops, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Basement

Easy Renovations

Finished basement
Inspiration for a modern wet bar in DC Metro with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, vinyl floors and white benchtop.

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.

Ultra Modern 1.5 Story Martin

Sierra Homes (Omaha, NE)

Amoura Productions
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Basement

Easy Renovations

Finished basement
Inspiration for a modern wet bar in DC Metro with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, vinyl floors, white benchtop and brown floor.

Modern Traditionalist Townhome

The Mansion

Interior designer Emily Hughes, IIDA, helped her clients from Florida create a light and airy feel for their Iowa City town house. The couple requested a casual, elegant style incorporating durable, cleanable finishes, fabrics and furnishings. Artwork, rugs, furnishings, window treatments and interior design by Emily Hughes at The Mansion. The floors are a maple stained in a warm gray-brown, provided by Grays Hardwood. Tile/Stone and carpets: Randy's Carpets. Kitchen, bath and bar cabinets/counter tops: Kitchens by Design. Builder/Developer: Jeff Hendrickson. Lighting/Fans: Light Expressions by Shaw. Paint: Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray. Photography: Jaimy Ellis.

Contemporary Farmhouse

Cedar Hill Home and Design

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

GLAM LAKEHOUSE

User

What once was a 1980's time capsule, is now beautiful lakefront living with a glam vibe. A complete renovation including the kitchen, all three bathrooms and adding a custom bar room. However, we didn't stop there! Custom designed interiors throughout the entire home, makes this residence a comfortable and chic place to live. Finding inspiration from their lake view, we incorporated that element throughout the home. A tasteful white and blue palette mixed with metals and lovely textures. Bold geometrics paired subtle feminine curves, all while keeping durability and everyday living in mind. Native House Photography

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.

The Sonoma

Robbins Contracting

Inspiration for a large country galley seated home bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Chilton Place Basement

D&G Construction

A beautiful modern styled, galley, wet bar with a black, quartz, infinity countertop and recessed panel, white cabinets with black metallic handles. The wet bar has stainless steel appliances and a stainless steel undermount sink. The flooring is a gray wood vinyl and the walls are gray with large white trim. The back wall consists of white stone slabs that turn into the backsplash for the wet bar area. Above the wet bar are bronze/gold decorative light fixtures. To the left of the wet bar is a sleek linear fireplace with a black encasement integrated into the white stone slabs.

Sanchez Kitchen

Poulin Design Center

Poulin Design Center
Large contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and no sink.

Walk-Out Basement Remodel

Decorlift Design Co

Walk-out Basement Remodel in Troy, MI Photography By: JLJ Photography
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Clubhouse

Deanna's Interior Designs

Linda McManus Images
This is an example of an expansive country u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

The K Residence- Home Bar & Projector Room

Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & Home

Robb Siverson Photography
Design ideas for a large modern seated home bar in Other with quartzite benchtops, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and white splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartzite Benchtops and Vinyl Floors

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.