This new home is the last newly constructed home within the historic Country Club neighborhood of Edina. Nestled within a charming street boasting Mediterranean and cottage styles, the client sought a synthesis of the two that would integrate within the traditional streetscape yet reflect modern day living standards and lifestyle. The footprint may be small, but the classic home features an open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, and refined finishes throughout.

Raritan, NJ

Casa Bella DesignZ & Improvements

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in New York with soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback and black benchtop.

Modern Rustic Home

K & K Interiors, LLC

Large transitional single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, light 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.

Mountain Luxury on the Water

Ashley J. Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall seated home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, ceramic floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

2017 Cleveland Homearama Model

Otero Signature Homes

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, light hardwood floors, beige floor, grey benchtop, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

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.

Rustic Contemporary Ski Lodge, Truckee, CA

Aspen Leaf Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback and stone tile splashback.

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.

Interior Design

Frank Souder Designs Inc

Inspiration for a large traditional galley seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback and carpet.

New Expansive Lake Home

Outside In Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Lakewood Estates Private Retreat, Lake Geneva WI

Lowell Custom Homes

Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, WI. This private lakeside retreat in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Lower level bar area with rich wood cabinetry, glass doors on upper cabinets for display and seating at bar.

Elegant Modern

Johnston Home Interior Design

Wine Room and Bar off Theater photo: David Duncan Livingston
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped home bar in San Francisco with soapstone benchtops, grey splashback and limestone floors.

Plymouth Model

Swanson Homes

Spacecrafting
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Retreat in Sag Harbor

Lawrence Allan Inc.

Small beach style single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Sophisticated Soapstone

The Stone Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Chilton Townhome

Alliance Home Remodeling

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

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.

Burt Lake Remodel for Functionality

Birchwood Construction Company

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, grey splashback, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Sophisticated Soapstone

The Stone Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Soapstone 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.