Photos @ Eric Carvajal
Photo of a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass sheet splashback, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and slate floors.

Village on Memorial

Neighbor Interiors

Photo Credit: Colleen Scott Photography
Mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Whitewater Lane

Duet Design Group

Home Bar, Whitewater Lane, Photography by David Patterson
This is an example of a large country single-wall wet bar in Denver with an integrated sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, subway tile splashback, slate floors, grey floor, white benchtop, shaker cabinets and green splashback.

Outdoor Elegance

Delbert Adams Construction Group

Transitional wet bar with light grey recessed-panel cabinetry, marble countertop, textured and patterned yellow tile backsplash and stone tile flooring.

Lake Tapps - Snag Island

Madera Furniture Company

Preliminary designs and finished pieces for a beautiful custom home we contributed to in 2018. The basic layout and specifications were provided, we designed and created the finished product.

Bonvino

William French Home Improvements

Inspiration for a large traditional wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, slate floors and white benchtop.

Living Room

ProSource Wholesale of Buffalo

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, slate floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Bonvino

William French Home Improvements

This is an example of a large traditional wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, slate floors and white benchtop.

Bonvino

William French Home Improvements

This is an example of a large traditional wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, slate floors and white benchtop.

Bonvino

William French Home Improvements

This is an example of a large traditional wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, slate floors and white benchtop.

Lake Tapps - Snag Island

Madera Furniture Company

Preliminary designs and finished pieces for a beautiful custom home we contributed to in 2018. The basic layout and specifications were provided, we designed and created the finished product.

Bonvino

William French Home Improvements

Design ideas for a large traditional wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, slate floors and white benchtop.

Bonvino

William French Home Improvements

This is an example of a large traditional wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, slate floors and white benchtop.

Bonvino

William French Home Improvements

Inspiration for a large traditional wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, slate floors and white benchtop.

Bonvino

William French Home Improvements

Inspiration for a large traditional wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, slate floors and white benchtop.

Bonvino

William French Home Improvements

Large traditional wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, slate floors and white benchtop.

Bonvino

William French Home Improvements

Photo of a large traditional wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, slate floors and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Slate Floors and White 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.