Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Calgary with quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and white benchtop.

Atlantic Avenue

St. Pierre Construction

Hidden wet bar with white oak doors, custom cabinetry and white marble countertops.
This is an example of a beach style single-wall wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Vancouver Dunbar Traditional Sparkle

Tanya Schoenroth Design

This is an example of a large beach style galley seated home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

White + Navy

Laura Ross Interior Design, LLC

Jake Boyd Photography
Inspiration for a modern home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Classic Modernized Kitchen in Aurora, OH

HTZ Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Thinkdzine - Alexandria

Urban Cam Photography

This is one of the most modern and daring kitchens we've come to photograph. The space is filled with amazing design details that are slick and practical. There is a need to connect and work with other businesses that share our same passion for high quality. That is something in which we absolutely pride ourselves on. When we arrive and see our client’s product and service we recognize the dedication and passion. When we are photographing that is exactly what we are looking to bring forward and reveal in each image.

Glenforest Residence

Stone and Onyx Fabricating Inc.

Quartz Countertops Quartz Backsplash
Inspiration for a modern l-shaped seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Atherton Residence

Lexie Saine Design

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

House of Gold

Maura McCool Design

Wine Room
This is an example of a transitional home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and white benchtop.

Dark and Moody

Kitchenspace

Italian Kitchens by Kitchenspace, cucine LUBE Dublin
Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Dublin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

NEIGHNOURHOODS 2

CW Interiors cc

Custom design and built home bar
This is an example of an expansive modern single-wall wet bar in Other with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Marina Penthouse

Designer Kitchens LA

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Urban Interiors

Ever-Green Homes, LLC

Home bar on the third floor and near the roof top deck.
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, carpet and white benchtop.

Inverness Curving Peninsula

Amish Custom Kitchens

Luke Cebulak
Design ideas for a contemporary home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback and white benchtop.

Vancouver Dunbar Traditional Sparkle

Tanya Schoenroth Design

Photo of a small beach style single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Organic

Jefferson Street Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian galley wet bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and white benchtop.

Mattrissa Ridge Makeover

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bayswater new build

Turner Bespoke Design

The kitchen island bench area to the Bayswater new build architectural designed home. Architecture by Robeson Architects, Interior design by Turner bespoke Design. A minimal Japandi feel with floating oak cabinets and natural stone. The island bench features dark cabinetry finish by Polytec and a solid oak feature frame.

Modern Cottage | Waunakee, WI

Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home

Maple Wood Floors by Casabella Floors in Provincial, Adelaide || Built-in, custom color Kitchen Hutch by Shiloh Cabinetry, seen in Benjamin Moore's, Stone Hearth || Full Slab Backsplash by Dekton, seen in Vigil

Project Benson

MKP Design & Build

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, laminate floors and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Stone Slab Splashback and White Benchtop

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.