Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Industrial Basement in Aldie

Maruca Design / Build

Inspiration for a large industrial u-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, vinyl floors, black floor and dark wood cabinets.

Park Manor

Brent Gibson Classic Home Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Sarissa Drive 2016 Parade Home

Dombeck Custom Cabinets, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, an undermount sink, beige cabinets, blue splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Stewart Garden Home

Kitchen Designs by Debra

Transitional l-shaped wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Refreshing Kitchen Facelift

Forward Design Build Remodel

The existing dining area and renovated kitchen are connected through a butler's pantry, giving the homeowner extra storage for barware and entertaining pieces. The cabinets, counters and backsplash were all refreshed to marry the kitchen and dining spaces.

North Scottsdale-Eclectic a Design

Cosa Belle Interiors

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.

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.

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.

Mountain Maritime Bar

Design Harmony

Custom Cabinets: Acadia Cabinets Backsplash: Cle Tile Beverage Refrigerator: Albert Lee Sconces: Shades of Light
This is an example of a small eclectic single-wall wet bar in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, terra-cotta splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Tortuga II (NEW)

Tundra Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, beige floor and multi-coloured 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.

Pool Cabana, Westwood, MA

CWC Design

Mid-sized beach style u-shaped seated home bar in Boston with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bellerive Golf Course Forever Home

Laura Lee Home

Cocktails are at the ready with this built in wet bar. An ice maker and locked liquor storage provide the necessary items for a party. Located between the dining and living room, the colonnade is the place in this party home for cocktail hour.

Home Bar

THINK Architecture, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

The Estes in Whisper Rock

Bob Buescher Homes

Inspiration for a small country single-wall seated home bar in Other with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, carpet, grey floor and brown benchtop.

2014 Lake County YMCA Dream House

Store with Style

We designed this built in bar to fit in a niche inside the dining area of this 3 story townhouse. With limited storage space this was a perfect piece to double as a dry bar for entertaining and storage of serving pieces or seldom used items. We used mirrored backs and glass shelves with puck lighting to add to the beauty of this unit.

Lower Level Wet Bar

Chaffey Building Group

Design ideas for a country wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback and carpet.

Legacy

A. Perry Homes

Butler Pantry
Photo of a large traditional galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

West Pelican

Kunstlerstone dba Coastal Stone

Mid-sized beach style u-shaped wet bar in Other with quartzite benchtops, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.