A great example of a hidden wine cabinet
This is an example of a large transitional home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Wood Columns in the Kitchen

Strite Design + Remodel

Built in bar just steps from the kitchen. Easily accessed for entertaining and nice to have separate from the hustle of the kitchen. Photographed by Joshua Roper

Castle Grey Shaker

Wholesale Cabinets

Contemporary home bar in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors and white benchtop.

Artistic Mix | Beaverton Kitchen Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Bedrosian Cloe White straight stack horizontal tiles and EleQuence Meadow Mist quartz countertops carry the kitchen design throughout the space. The mix of of Alder lower cabinets and painted Grizzle Gray (SW 7068) upper cabinets give this Beaverton kitchen remodel a fresh look.

Hugo Residence

Tile X Design

Tile: Regoli by Marca Corona
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and beige benchtop.

Finished Basement in St. Paul

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

We love finishing basements and this one was no exception. Creating a new family friendly space from dark and dingy is always so rewarding. Tschida Construction facilitated the construction end and we made sure even though it was a small space, we had some big style. The slat stairwell feature males the space feel more open and spacious and the artisan tile in a basketweave pattern elevates the space. Installing luxury vinyl plank on the floor in a warm brown undertone and light wall color also makes the space feel less basement and a more open and airy.

Mud Room/Laundry Room/Wet Bar

Asbury Remodeling & Construction, LLC

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and carpet.

Bar Area/Gathering area

Sarah Yerger Interiors

Beautiful Gathering room with custom made bar.
Mid-sized transitional home bar in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback and white benchtop.

Howard Farms

Amber Malloy

Large country galley home bar in Columbus with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Indian Hill Estate

Newgard Custom Homes

This is an example of a large transitional wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, limestone floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Home Remodel, Governor's Ranch, Littleton, CO

KE Interiors, Inc.

Photo by Christopher Laplante Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped home bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Craft on the Coast

H2 Design Studio

GC: Quinton Construction Photographer: Reuben Krabbe
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback and medium hardwood floors.

River Knoll-Kudra Drive

Integrity Kitchens and Baths

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Seattle

Hedlund Painting

Photo of a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Bar

R|House Design Build

Design ideas for a small industrial l-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Butler Pantry

Chaffey Building Group

Country wet bar in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Roca Vista Residence

Allison Merritt Design, LLC

Renovations + Design by Allison Merritt Design, Photography by Ryan Garvin
Beach style home bar in Orange County with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Private Residence - Center City West

Cherie Stein Interiors

Elena Jasic Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Freedom Park Expansion

Spain Construction

Wet bar and wine rooms addition with a desk nook, all coated in quartz countertops and custom cabinetry and doors.
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Twin Gables

CK Architects

Russell Campaigne
Photo of a large transitional l-shaped wet bar in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors and white 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.