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.

Ladue MO - Complete Interior & Exterior Remodel

G. Terbrock Luxury Homes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in St Louis with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Oceanview Kitchen Living

Morningstar Stone & Tile

Chase Construction - Custom Home Builder The Webhannet Company Robert Karosis - Photographer
Large beach style l-shaped home bar in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Modern Organic

Jefferson Street Designs

Design ideas 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.

Speakeasy Basement - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, black benchtop, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Lodges at Deer Valley

Creative Design Cabinetry

Lodges at Deer Valley is a classic statement in rustic elegance and warm hospitality. Conveniently located less than half a mile from the base of Deer Valley Resort. Lockout kitchenette.

Mid-Continent Design Gallery

Kitchen & Bath Ideas

Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

The Ultimate Man Cave

Capstone Custom Builders

Michael Duerinckx
Photo of a large transitional home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Paneled Soffit Over Home Bar with Wood Ceiling

Denise Quade Design

A warm stain walnut is used in this home bar in the cabinetry, soffit panel, the crown molding, the paneled ceiling, the decorative columns, and the ceiling coffers.

River Cove Residence

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

white oak coffee station built-in cabinet
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Mountain Lake Retreat

Butler Gay Interior Design ASID

Style was structured around client's existing metal wine storage furniture piece. Gail Owens photography.
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Queen Anne Traditional Kitchen and Dining

Savvy Cabinetry Design Interiors

The bar is located just off the dining room and features custom Woodmode cabinetry with paneled Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer drawers and a stainless under-mount sink.

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.

Pac Heights Residence - Kitchenette Bar

Noz Design

Colin Price Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, beige splashback, onyx benchtops, stone slab splashback and beige benchtop.

M + T Home

Taylor + Taylor

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Uptown Loft - Bar

SM Design Associates (SMDA)

Vintage industrial style bar integrated into contemporary walnut cabinets. Photographer: Tim Street-Porter
Inspiration for a small industrial l-shaped wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, concrete floors and grey floor.

Lower Level Wet Bar with Grey Stained Cabinets and Thick Shelves

Denise Quade Design

Floating shelves were used instead of wall cabinets to allow for bottle display. A pullout trash can, sink base, and beverage center were used on the base cabinets. Oil rubbed bronze hardware and faucet were used.

Lakeside Home Bar

Rylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets

For a lakeside retreat where guests relax and decompress, adding a home bar was a natural next step. Situated in a walk-out basement, the bar’s location is an integral part of outdoor entertaining. Custom cabinetry and floating shelves provide storage for everything necessary to make entertaining stress free. Kara Lashuay

Cypress Point Kitchen & Basement Remodel

Synergy Design & Construction

In addition to replacing carpet with hardwood in this area, we added a full wall of timeless stained cabinetry with striking dark countertops and backsplash for a luxe pub feel. A new stainless wine fridge looks sleek next to the cabinetry with recessed LED lighting, a barware hanging system, and tiny “hidden” outlets.

Modern-Industrial Kitchen

Next Stage Design + Build

Inspiration for a large industrial l-shaped home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

All Cabinet Styles Home Bar Design Ideas with 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.