Industrial basement finishing in Springfield, VA

Dark gray wetbar gets a modern/industrial look with the exposed brick wall
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and red benchtop.

Rowhouse Revival in Capitol South

Landis Architects | Builders

The clients like to entertain, so the recreation room has a generous bar with kegerator, icemaker, microwave, cooktop, dishwasher, and refrigerator. A fun red countertop accents the gray cabinetry. The clients opted to keep the concrete floor, but added some glitter to the gray paint. The exposed ceiling contributes to the industrial look. HDBros

Custom wrap around bar and countertops

A1 Custom Mica Inc.

Home bar addition with cabinetry and full bar height countertops.
Large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, timber splashback and red benchtop.

Backsplashes and decos

Spanjer Homes

Photo Credit-Sunny Brook Photography
Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback and red benchtop.

Château Fontesteau - Salle de dégustation

VisionAir - Photos/Vidéos en Gironde

Tout château viticole se doit d'avoir une salle de dégustation. On y déguste à la fois le nouveau millésime entre professionnels pour décider des assemblages, mais aussi on y accueille les visiteurs et touristes de passage. © Georges-Henri Cateland - VisionAir

Natural Stone Polishing

Marble & Stone Life

Remove acid ring stain. Repolishing with 2 step process including sealing. Beverly Hills Beverly Crest
Design ideas for a small modern home bar in Los Angeles with marble benchtops and red benchtop.

Custom wrap around bar and countertops

A1 Custom Mica Inc.

Home bar addition with cabinetry and full bar height countertops.
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, timber splashback and red benchtop.

Château Fontesteau - Salle de dégustation

VisionAir - Photos/Vidéos en Gironde

Custom wrap around bar and countertops

A1 Custom Mica Inc.

Custom wrap around bar and countertops

A1 Custom Mica Inc.

Home bar addition with cabinetry and full bar height countertops.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, timber splashback and red benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Red Benchtop

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.