Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Boston with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Retro Lounge

Design by Numbers / Rebecca Zajac LLC

Rebecca Zajac
Photo of a midcentury seated home bar in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Alpine Court

Karly Kristina Design

The waterfall counter is the main feature for this bar area. With it being highlighted in strip lighting below, it creates an ambiance while accenting this beautiful bar feature off of the kitchen. Builder: Hasler Homes

Modern Hillside

GLDESIGN

Design ideas for an expansive modern single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Mediterranean

Paschall Design and Clutch Modern

Modern mediterranean counterheight bar with contemporary barstools. The open bar concept features walnut wood with angled mitered corners, recessed edgelit LED lighting and a 3 dimenstional white marble stone tile backsplash

Watertown Ranch

R|House Design Build

Photo of a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Traditional Wine Bar & Kitchen Islands

Maraya Interior Design

Old world charm, modern styles and color with this craftsman styled kitchen. Plank parquet wood flooring is porcelain tile throughout the bar, kitchen and laundry areas. Marble mosaic behind the range. Featuring white painted cabinets with 2 islands, one island is the bar with glass cabinetry above, and hanging glasses. On the middle island, a complete large natural pine slab, with lighting pendants over both. Laundry room has a folding counter backed by painted tonque and groove planks, as well as a built in seat with storage on either side. Lots of natural light filters through this beautiful airy space, as the windows reach the white quartzite counters. Project Location: Santa Barbara, California. Project designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Vance Simms, Contractor

Carroll Gardens Corner Brownstone - Wet Bar

Ben Herzog

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and white benchtop.

Entertaining with Color

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Opened this wall up to create a beverage center just off the kitchen and family room. This makes it easy for entertaining and having beverages for all to grab quickly.

Mallwyd Road Renovation

Glenbrook Cabinetry

After renovating their uniquely laid out and dated kitchen, Glenbrook Cabinetry helped these homeowners fill every inch of their new space with functional storage and organizational features. New additions include: an island with alcove seating, a full pantry wall, coffee station, a bar, warm appliance storage, spice pull-outs, knife block pull out, and a message station. Glenbrook additionally created a new vanity for the home's simultaneous powder room renovation.

Northcrest

Yates Desygn

After purchasing this home my clients wanted to update the house to their lifestyle and taste. We remodeled the home to enhance the master suite, all bathrooms, paint, lighting, and furniture. Photography: Michael Wiltbank

Finished Basement in Northville, MI

Finished Basements Plus

Inspiration for a large traditional u-shaped wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback and white benchtop.

Washington Crossing, PA

AJ Margulis Interiors

A small bar located off the kitchen, nestled conveniently between the kitchen, dining room and family room. Quartzite countertop, Calcutta marble mosiac backsplash and gold hardware glam the space up.

Client Neutral Fun

Elle Peters Design

Photo by Jamie Anholt
Large transitional u-shaped home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Butler's Pantry

Meyer Design

Modern Farmhouse Butler's Pantry with walk thru bar
This is an example of a country galley home bar in Chicago with an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, ceramic floors, white floor and beige benchtop.

Hidden Hollow

Mend Services

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley home bar in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

The Lake Life | Basement Remodel

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

Coastal-inspired home bar with a modern twist. Navy painted cabinetry with brass fixtures and a modern tile backsplash to create the clean look for a simple nautical theme for the family and guest to enjoy. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography

Milano Rockefeller New Construction in Inlet Beach, FL

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Project Number: M1056 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano Finishes: Rockefeller, Epic, Linen, White Laccato Features: Under Cabinet Lighting, Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard)

Worth Street

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a small eclectic l-shaped home bar in Raleigh with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, travertine splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Banister Court Renovation

BGI Design

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartzite Benchtops and White 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.