This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with open cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Upper East Side Townhouse

VGC NYC Inc.

Photo of a large traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Prairie Luxury

Redl World Class Kitchens

Design - Atmosphere Interior Design
Design ideas for a large contemporary seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor, black benchtop and open cabinets.

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.

BARS

TRUE TO FORM DESIGN

This is the ultimate In-Home Lounge for chilling out in impressive style. The look is 'Current' utilizing our hi-tech shop machinery to mill the white satin painted wavy relief panels in 2 different scales. I wanted to create an upbeat atmosphere with the well balanced pattern mixed with Espresso stained Rift Cut Oak and polished glass. The peninsula bar houses extra storage as well as the Led lite hip-wall for the seating. Two TV's to give a "Night out" feel for good energy but not overpowering in size. For projects of this caliber Perlick stainless beer dispenser and appliances was the natural choice accented by a Kohler trough sink and Contemporary faucet. For added convenience there are 2 interior liquor drawers to replenish inventory. To help frame the space some paneling with subtle relief and up-lite LED display shelves. The bar stools where meant to be simple and as transparent as possible to not clutter the design.

Bar Tops

Marblex Design International, Inc.

Morgan Howarth Photography
Photo of an expansive contemporary galley seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone slab splashback.

Arcadia

Bita Interior Design

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar

Hive Home

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic seated home bar in Los Angeles with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Berwick

Austin Design Associates

Brett Holmberg
Large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Melbourne with dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, grey floor, grey benchtop and open cabinets.

Custom Built Bars

Daniel J Mailey Carpentry, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Philadelphia with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Onyx Arco Iris Classic

V I V A L D I Lifestyles

Previously a cattle ranch, this beautiful home now serves as a vacation home for a family. This is the bar located in the home and with the home owners passion for natural stone and the designers at Lucas/Eilers Design Associates, LLP, this design will live on. Lucas Eilers Design Associates found the stone at Vivaldi The Stone Boutique. VIVALDI The Stone Boutique Granite | Marble | Quartzite | Onyx | Semi-Precious 8566 Katy Fwy #124 Houston, Texas 77024

Wayne, NY Interior and Exterior

Spectrum Painting LLC

Front Door Photography
Expansive country galley seated home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, bamboo floors, brown floor and dark wood cabinets.

Boca Raton Home

Custom Artisan Cabinetry

Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, marble floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

BARS

TRUE TO FORM DESIGN

Yeterian Residence - Contemporary, Vancouver

VictorEric Design+Build

A custom Grey Goose display wall, alongside the floating wine rack to showcase your collection of fine liquors and vintages.
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall home bar in Vancouver with open cabinets, marble benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Backlit Onyx Nuvolato Bar

Aria Stone Gallery

Bar Tops

Marblex Design International, Inc.

Contemporary bar area with back-lit onyx backsplash made of stone slab. Countertoop is Absolute Black Granite. Picture by Morgan Howarth
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

MALKA COMMERCIAL CABINETRY & RECPTION DESK

custom woodworks

Custom bar dark gray lacquer pain with Galaxy black counter tops. Floating shelves with gold automotive paint, patina with uneven brush strokes. Custom reception desk with CNC letter cutting. White lacquer paint & flat black lacquer paint for letters

Contemporary Luxury

Tree Line Builders, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Ft. Lauderdale Residence 2

Opustone

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, stone slab splashback and marble floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Open Cabinets and Stone Slab Splashback

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.