Adam
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Denver with soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone tile splashback.

Extensive Additions & Renovations in Clayton

Christopher D. Marshall Architect, LLC

This is the new bar that was placed in the former home office space. The doorway in the distance leads to the mudroom. Chris Marshall
This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in St Louis with white cabinets, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, glass-front cabinets, no sink and soapstone benchtops.

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Fox Home Innovations

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Wichita with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Black and Walnut Modern Industrial Design Kitchen in DC

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Inspiration for a small industrial single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

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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.

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.

Addition With Rustic Stone Wall

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

Brian Bortnick
Photo of a mid-sized country wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and terra-cotta floors.

Bellaire New Home Showcase 2017

Stone Acorn Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, marble floors and beige floor.

Chateau d'Oex

Jake's Drafting Service Inc

Lower level entry and bar
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Denver with soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Bellaire New Home Showcase 2017

Stone Acorn Builders

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Houston with marble floors, beige floor, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback and stone tile splashback.

Bellaire New Home Showcase 2017

Stone Acorn Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, marble floors and beige floor.

Bellaire New Home Showcase 2017

Stone Acorn Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Houston with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, marble floors and beige floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Soapstone Benchtops and Stone Tile 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.