Libertyville Kitchen & Bonus Room Remodel

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

NEW GEORGIAN IN PASADENA

Denise Bosley Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley home bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Bar

Shiels & Co.

Inspiration for a traditional home bar in Other with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops and ceramic splashback.

Playfully Posh Bar + Lounge

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Mid-sized eclectic l-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar in Chicago Custom Home

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This is an example of a midcentury single-wall home bar in Chicago with quartzite benchtops and white benchtop.

Courtyard

Reece McIver Homes

Mark Adams, Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Austin with no sink, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Sierra Reserve - Private Residence

Collins DuPont Design Group

Colleen Wilson: Project Leader, Interior Designer, ASID, NCIDQ Photography by Amber Frederiksen
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, limestone splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Refreshing Kitchen Facelift

Forward Design Build Remodel

The existing dining area and renovated kitchen are connected through a butler's pantry, giving the homeowner extra storage for barware and entertaining pieces. The cabinets, counters and backsplash were all refreshed to marry the kitchen and dining spaces.

New Project

Woita Homes

This is an example of a large arts and crafts galley seated home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops and porcelain floors.

UP07

Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC

Simple, classic bar with a soapstone countertop and stone-and-metal mosaic backsplash Dan Piassick - photography Charles Isreal - house design
Mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

High Gloss Dry Bar

Cabinet Innovations

The dry bar, located next to the kitchen features the same custom high gloss paint as the kitchen island. The design features a Gaggenau Wine Cooler and toe kick matching the finish of the cabinets. Glass shelves in between wall cabinets are further enhanced by the backsplash to the ceiling. The Wood-Mode cabinets are finished off with the Taj Mahal 3" countertop. Interior Design by: Slovack Bass. Cabinet Design by: Nicole Bruno Marino Cabinet Innovations Copyright 2013 Don A. Hoffman

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen and Home Bar

Leslie Hutchison Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Irishman | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

A view from the entertainment area overlooking the Irish inspired bar and game table area. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography.
Mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, vinyl floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Full Home Design in Sloan's Lake, Denver, CO

KE Interiors, Inc.

Photo by: Christopher Laplante Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Texas Modern Farmhouse

New Summit Homes

Design ideas for a small country l-shaped wet bar in Dallas with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

North Scottsdale-Eclectic a Design

Cosa Belle Interiors

Plain Jane Photography
Photo of a large eclectic galley seated home bar in Phoenix with quartzite benchtops, dark hardwood floors, open cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and an undermount sink.

Finished Basement in Northville, MI

Finished Basements Plus

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white splashback and timber splashback.

High-End Game Room

Pharaoh Manufacturing

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Basement Bar Remodel, Peoria, Illinois

Scott Lewis Homes

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Beverage Center with Mullions

J. Peterson Design, LLC

White shaker cabinets and oil rubbed bronze hardware complete this beverage center with plenty of storage. Antique mirror glass backsplash and decorative glass in the wall cabinets.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Soapstone Benchtops and Quartzite 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.