Plain Jane Photography
Photo of a large eclectic galley seated home bar in Phoenix with quartzite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, open cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and an undermount sink.

Cardiff Ocean View

ProPacific Builders, Inc.

Scandinavian home bar in San Diego with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets and quartzite benchtops.

The Tailored Boho | Lower Level Finish

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

A stunning wet bar anchors the entertainment area featuring ceiling-mounted metal and glass shelving and a beverage center set in a striking arched alcove. Diagonal wine racks are built into the wall, so you'll always have enough room to store your favorites. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography

Finished Basement in Northville, MI

Finished Basements Plus

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white splashback and timber splashback.

High-End Game Room

Pharaoh Manufacturing

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Kitchen Remodel in Overland Park, KS

Design Connection, Inc.

From the initial meeting, a space for bar glasses and a serving area was requested by the client when they entertain their friends and family. Their last kitchen lacked a space for sterling silver ware, placemats and tablecloths. The soft close drawers with full extension allow for easy access to her most precious possessions. The quartzite countertops and back splash create a beautiful ambience and allow for ease when using this space as a bar or serving area. The glasses will show center stage behind the seeded glass doors and glass shelves with Led puck lights. The dark coffee bean stain blends beautifully with the dark custom blend stain on the floors. The second phase of this project will be new furnishings for the living room that accompanies this beautiful new kitchen and will add various shades of dark finishes. Design Connection, Inc. provided- Kitchen design, space planning, elevations, tile, plumbing, cabinet design, counter top selections, bar stools, and installation of all products including project management.

Basement Bar Remodel, Peoria, Illinois

Scott Lewis Homes

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Beverage Center with Mullions

J. Peterson Design, LLC

White shaker cabinets and oil rubbed bronze hardware complete this beverage center with plenty of storage. Antique mirror glass backsplash and decorative glass in the wall cabinets.

Lakeside Living

Creative Interiors Inc.

Small beach style home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and beige benchtop.

Shipton

Visbeen Architects

Large traditional single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

East is the New West

The Vision Group

Centrally located wet bar with glass front cabinets.
This is an example of a small beach style single-wall wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Whitehorse Custom Home

Younger Brothers Door and Trim

Large contemporary galley seated home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops and white benchtop.

Brookside Basement

Shine Design

Design ideas for an industrial home bar in Indianapolis with quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Pablo and Roccio's Kitchen

User

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped home bar in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Industrial Chef's Kitchen

Luxe Nest

Photo of a small industrial single-wall home bar in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic floors, grey floor 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.

Ardmore Mediterranean Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, orange floor and beige benchtop.

1st Floor Transformation in West Dundee

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Rustic Elegant

Laura Medicus Interiors

This is a lovely, 2 story home in Littleton, Colorado. It backs up to the High Line Canal and has truly stunning mountain views. When our clients purchased the home it was stuck in a 1980's time warp and didn't quite function for the family of 5. They hired us to to assist with a complete remodel. We took out walls, moved windows, added built-ins and cabinetry and worked with the clients more rustic, transitional taste. Check back for photos of the clients kitchen renovation! Photographs by Sara Yoder. Photo styling by Kristy Oatman. FEATURED IN: Colorado Homes & Lifestyles: A Divine Mix from the Kitchen Issue Colorado Nest - The Living Room Colorado Nest - The Bar

Our Work

Panama Properties

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartzite Benchtops

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.