Michael Lee
Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, soapstone benchtops and mirror splashback.

Transitional Kitchen & First Floor Bennett Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, black cabinets, black splashback, black benchtop, dark hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, soapstone benchtops and brown floor.

Rancho Higuera Residence

Hsu McCullough

Kitchenette
This is an example of a small arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Day House, Big Sur

JJJ Interiors

Raw steel plated backsplash, floating cypress slab shelves, raw bent steel bar, wine fridge, hammered nickel bar sink, soapstone countertops
Small modern galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey 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.

Custom Kitchen & Built In Wet Bar

Boyce Design + Build

This custom-built beverage station and wet bar was custom designed for entertaining. Features include white shaker cabinetry , a striking black soapstone countertop and backsplash, Blanco rounded bar sink, bronze hardware, aged brass straight swing arm sconce, White Oak floating shelves and under cabinet lighting.

Speakeasy

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

The Ginesi Speakeasy is the ideal at-home entertaining space. A two-story extension right off this home's kitchen creates a warm and inviting space for family gatherings and friendly late nights.

Black is the New Gray: Back in Black East Cobb Home Makeover

Atlanta Curb Appeal

Black Bar. Gold stools. Gorgeous tile and counters. Gold hardware
Photo of an expansive modern single-wall seated home bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Cypress Point Kitchen & Basement Remodel

Synergy Design & Construction

In addition to replacing carpet with hardwood in this area, we added a full wall of timeless stained cabinetry with striking dark countertops and backsplash for a luxe pub feel. A new stainless wine fridge looks sleek next to the cabinetry with recessed LED lighting, a barware hanging system, and tiny “hidden” outlets.

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.

CENTERVILLE CONSERVATION CUSTOM 8

BRIDGEWATER BUILDERS, LLC

JONATHAN ALLAIN
Design ideas for a transitional home bar with recessed-panel cabinets, soapstone benchtops and black splashback.

Wisconsin Rustic Luxury

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Lower Level Hardwood Floors by Lifecore, Anew Gentling || Bar Cabinets by Aspect Cabinetry in Dark Azure on Poplar || Upper Accent Cabinets by Shiloh Cabinetry in Dusty Road on Alder || Full Slab Backsplash and Countertop by Silestone in Suede Charcoal

Harbor Towers

Metropolitan Cabinets & Countertops

Metropolitan Cabinets ShowHouse Collection Mission Shaker door in honey stained mahogany. Countertops in oiled soapstone
Arts and crafts l-shaped home bar in Boston with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, slate floors and mirror splashback.

Lincoln Barn Conversion

Harper Elm General Contractor

Mid-sized country galley wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Sarah Solis Design Studio in Woodland Hills

Manchen Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary Luxury Home

Cantabria Homes, Inc.

Photo by Rudy Gutierrez
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and an undermount sink.

Casablanca-Inspired bar

Taylor House Interiors

Casablanca-inspired French country bar with soapstone countertops, wine barrel seating and bamboo ceiling.
This is an example of a small tropical u-shaped seated home bar in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and limestone floors.

Black is the New Gray: Back in Black East Cobb Home Makeover

Atlanta Curb Appeal

Black Bar. Gold stools. Gorgeous tile and counters. Gold hardware
Expansive modern single-wall seated home bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Curved Wet Bar Mirrors

User

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.

Young and Fun!

Troico

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Vancouver with dark hardwood floors, black floor, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, timber splashback, black benchtop and soapstone benchtops.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Soapstone Benchtops and Black Splashback

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.