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.

French Country

Integrity Luxury Homes

Photo of a country l-shaped home bar in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood floors.

Sandshell Living, Wine Room & Kitchen

Alair Homes Plano

This house got a facelift with a new kitchen, living room built ins and a wine room! The homeowners love how these new finishes have updated their central living spaces and made them feel at home! Medium hardwood floors throughout tie the spaces together! Design by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging

Fun Stuff

Creative Renovations LLC

Photo of a large country galley seated home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, slate floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

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.

Glenmore remodel

Dogwood Design

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Lake Retreat

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Raritan, NJ

Casa Bella DesignZ & Improvements

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

Sophisticated Soapstone

The Stone Studio

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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.