Curved wet bar by Crystal Cabinets
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Orange County with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Gallery

Smith, Thomas & Smith, Inc.

Smith, Thomas & Smith, Inc.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, blue splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Hadleigh Update - Stage to Sell

HomeScape Stagers

Oiled Soapstone countertops.
Photo of a large traditional galley wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback and light hardwood floors.

Transitional Elegance in Crestmoor

HQ Architects

Jenn Cohen
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Denver with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and soapstone benchtops.

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HF Painting Corp.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall bar cart in Boston with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

1930s New England Colonial: Pub, Wine Cellar, Powder Room

Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style

Originally designed by renowned architect Miles Standish, a 1960s addition by Richard Wills of the elite Royal Barry Wills architecture firm - featured in Life Magazine in both 1938 & 1946 for his classic Cape Cod & Colonial home designs - added an early American pub w/ beautiful pine-paneled walls, full bar, fireplace & abundant seating as well as a country living room. We Feng Shui'ed and refreshed this classic design, providing modern touches, but remaining true to the original architect's vision.

Welte

Goebelwood Industries, Inc.

The full bar downstairs with an Ebony painted finish
Large transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Curved Wet Bar

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Curved wet bar by Crystal Cabinets
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Wet bars

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Wormy chestnut wet bar, antique glass, soapstone countertop
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, ceramic floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Wet bars

Timeless Kitchen Cabinetry

Close up view of a wormy chestnut wet bar. Antiqued iron hardware on drawer front, beaded face frame.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, ceramic floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Irishman | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

The bar features tin ceiling detail, brass foot rail, metal and leather bar stools, waxed soapstone countertops, Irish inspired bar details and antique inspired lighting. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography.

Welte

Goebelwood Industries, Inc.

The full bar downstairs with an Ebony painted finish
This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

1930s New England Colonial: Pub, Wine Cellar, Powder Room

Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style

Irishman | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

Irishman | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

Bar details featuring antique mirror beveled tiles, soapstone countertops and vintage barware. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, mirror splashback and black benchtop.

Lake Retreat

Something Special Interiors, Inc.

Photo of a traditional u-shaped home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Curved Wet Bar

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Curved wet bar by Crystal Cabinets
Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Orange County with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

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Welte

Goebelwood Industries, Inc.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets and Soapstone 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.