This is an example of a mid-sized transitional seated home bar in Philadelphia with soapstone benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Beautiful Green Hills Basement Remodel

Kristie Barnett, The Decorologist

Previously unusable basement space becomes sophisticated man cave with built-in bar and beer tap where the guys can hang out and play games. photography: Lynsey Culwell, Sq Ft Nashville

Azalea Ridge

Wright Design

Beautiful home on Lake Keowee with English Arts and Crafts inspired details. The exterior combines stone and wavy edge siding with a cedar shake roof. Inside, heavy timber construction is accented by reclaimed heart pine floors and shiplap walls. The three-sided stone tower fireplace faces the great room, covered porch and master bedroom. Photography by Accent Photography, Greenville, SC.

Sea Island Residence

JDS Designs, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Fishtown Row

Wyant Architecture

A rich palette of color and natural materials adds warmth and visual drama to the new kitchen.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback and black benchtop.

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.

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.

Happy Hour, wet bar room

madDesigns kitchens, baths, interiors

This wet bar used to be a coat closet! We emptied the closet, removed the door, continued the hall floor tile and created a space for the homeowners to play bar tender! Hammered copper bar sink, copper bar faucet, soapstone countertops, vintage chandelier, under-cabinet lighting, ice maker.

1820's Row House

Andrea Leigh Interiors

Jessica Caso
This is an example of a transitional single-wall home bar in Austin with medium wood cabinets, white splashback, no sink and soapstone benchtops.

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.

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.

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.

Young, Hip, and Cool

Robyn Branch Design

Design ideas for a small single-wall home bar in Jacksonville with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, porcelain floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Aero Bar

Cory Mohr Design

Photo of a mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Lake Retreat

Something Special Interiors, Inc.

Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

French Farmhouse

Mirador Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean galley wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Elias Residence

User

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.

Wine O'clock

Jamie the Cabinet Nerd, Virtual Assistant

Clear Glass, Adustable Wood Shelves, Drawer Storage & Bottle Organizers
Photo of a small eclectic galley home bar in Dallas with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops and black benchtop.

Lot 35

F1 Cabinets and Furniture

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen, Family Room, and Mudroom Remodel

Balducci Additions & Remodeling

A small closet is replaced by a custom made wine bar with a built-in refrigerator, wine rack, and wine dispenser
Inspiration for a small country single-wall home bar in Richmond with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets and soapstone benchtops.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Soapstone Benchtops and Terrazzo 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.