Rishel Photography
Design ideas for a home bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, stone slab splashback and limestone floors.

Cityscape Warehouse

Centrum Architects

Dianna Snape
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial u-shaped seated home bar in Melbourne with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

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

Two-Tone Transitional- Beach Haven

Francie Milano Kitchens inc.

This beautiful Wet Bar features Brookhaven "Edgemont Recessed" cabinetry in Alpine White on Maple. Beautiful Glass Paneled cabinet doors. Countertops are "Julia" Soapstone. Photo by John Martinelli.

Transitional Family Room and Bar

Fran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESIS

The wood is a flat-cut walnut, run horizontally. The bar was redesigned in the same wood with onyx countertops. The open shelves are embedded with LED lighting. We also designed a custom walnut display unit for the clients books and collectibles as well as four cocktail table /ottomans that can easily be rearranged to allow for the recliners. New dark wood floors were installed and a custom wool and silk area rug was designed that ties all the pieces together. We designed a new coffered ceiling with lighting in each bay. And built out the fireplace with dimensional tile to the ceiling. The color scheme was kept intentionally monochromatic to show off the different textures with the only color being touches of blue in the pillows and accessories to pick up the art glass.

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.

Backlit Onyx Nuvolato Bar

Aria Stone Gallery

This masculine and modern Onyx Nuvolato marble bar and feature wall is perfect for hosting everything from game-day events to large cocktail parties. The onyx countertops and feature wall are backlit with LED lights to create a warm glow throughout the room. The remnants from this project were fashioned to create a matching backlit fireplace. Open shelving provides storage and display, while a built in tap provides quick access and easy storage for larger bulk items.

Gorgeous Transitional Silver Creek Remodel

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Small transitional single-wall home bar in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback and white benchtop.

Modern Home in Sutton Coldfield

Design by UBER

Relaxation area opposing the bar and wine cellar. Secret mirror door in the corner.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in West Midlands with an integrated sink, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Tanglewood

Courtney H. Design LLC

Norman & Young
Large eclectic l-shaped home bar in Dallas with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Post Oak Place

JC Custom Design & Renovation

New Season Photography
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, onyx benchtops and brown splashback.

Ocean City || New Construction || Ocean City, New Jersey

Etch Design Group

Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

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.

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.

New Orleans Styled Home Remodel

KBF Design Gallery

There is no dreamier parlor room than this one. The antique mirrored backsplash, the checkered rug, the unique brass hardware, the whiskey towers, and hanging display shelf, all add such a distinct touch to this space.

Welwyn Basement Bar

Sai Interiors

We created a basement bar for this project. The clients wanted a social space away from the main house where they could relax and enjoy. Central to the design was the stunning Onyx bar top which we underlit with LED lighting. We also created a bespoke bar unit with LED lighting. The doors open back to create an indoor-outdoor concept.

Sunset Boulevard

Shannon Crain

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

OKC Remodel

Kirby Home Designs

Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped bar cart in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Boca Raton Splendor

Bravas Boca Raton

Fully integrated Signature Estate featuring Creston controls and Crestron panelized lighting, and Crestron motorized shades and draperies, whole-house audio and video, HVAC, voice and video communication atboth both the front door and gate. Modern, warm, and clean-line design, with total custom details and finishes. The front includes a serene and impressive atrium foyer with two-story floor to ceiling glass walls and multi-level fire/water fountains on either side of the grand bronze aluminum pivot entry door. Elegant extra-large 47'' imported white porcelain tile runs seamlessly to the rear exterior pool deck, and a dark stained oak wood is found on the stairway treads and second floor. The great room has an incredible Neolith onyx wall and see-through linear gas fireplace and is appointed perfectly for views of the zero edge pool and waterway. The center spine stainless steel staircase has a smoked glass railing and wood handrail.

Unicom Starker

LIMA CERAMIC TILE LLC

Contemporary single-wall seated home bar in New York with onyx benchtops, slate floors and grey floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Soapstone Benchtops and Onyx 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.