Large midcentury galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, limestone floors and grey floor.

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.

Ultra Modern Luxury Oasis

Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.

Photo of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, black benchtop, concrete floors and grey floor.

The Little Park

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This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, concrete floors and grey floor.

Black and Walnut Modern Industrial Design Kitchen in DC

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Inspiration for a small industrial single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

1920s Ann Arbor Colonial Gets a Refresh

Meadowlark Design+Build

A bar area was added as part of the rear addition to this 1920s colonial home in Ann Arbor, MI. Stairs lead to the new main floor bathroom (door closed in this photo).

Elias Residence

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Horsemen Lane Residence

AR Homes - Cincinnati, OH

Tracy Doyle Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey floor.

East End Beach House

BERG DESIGN ARCHITECTURE

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, red splashback, mosaic tile splashback, slate floors and grey floor.

Curved Wet Bar Mirrors

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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.

Elias Residence

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Mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Horsemen Lane Residence

AR Homes - Cincinnati, OH

Tracy Doyle Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey floor.

Horsemen Lane Residence

AR Homes - Cincinnati, OH

Tracy Doyle Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey 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.

Curved Wet Bar

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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.

Curved Wet Bar

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1920s Ann Arbor Colonial Gets a Refresh

Meadowlark Design+Build

A home bar was part of the addition that was added onto the back of this 1920s colonial home in Ann Arbor, MI. Stairs lead to the new main floor bathroom. Dark grey porcelain floor tiles.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Soapstone Benchtops and Grey Floor

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.