Inspiration for a small country single-wall wet bar in Austin with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mammoth Mountain Retreat

Holly Kane Interior Design

This is an example of a small country single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Sea Hawk

Surfside Home Co.

Large kitchen island with wet bar.
Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Party Time!

Lenton Company, Inc.

This edgy bar changed an odd space off the entry of the home into an entertainment hub. The LED strip lights can be programed to change colors to fit the owners' mood. The family room a few steps away got a makeover as well, including a built-in cabinet, TV nook, and new fireplace mantel and facade. Brian Covington, photographer.

Overland Park Office

Kitchen Studio: Kansas City

This small bar located off of the entry of this home has been opened up to show off the beautiful hand painted tile. Glass front cabinet with curved mullion doors showcase wine glasses while keeping them dust free. The open shelving in the center is a perfect place for displaying precious keepsakes. The drawer configuration allows for tray dividers for party platters, alcohol bottles and smaller items like cork screws and napkins. The bottom two drawers open together as one large drawer, and the two smaller drawers on the left side open as one deep drawer. Matt Kocourek

AUSTIN - ALLANDALE

RAYMOND EVANS DESIGN, LLC

Ray Evans
Design ideas for a large traditional home bar in Austin with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, orange splashback, terra-cotta splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Basement Wine Nook

Castleman Carpentry, LLC

A small unused portion of a basement was transformed into a bar area with wine cellar feel.
Inspiration for a small transitional galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, terra-cotta splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

#BrilliantonBorder Custom Home

WYC Designs

Transitional kitchen with warm white cabinets, stained island, paneled appliances and walk in pantry.
Photo of a large transitional u-shaped home bar in Orlando with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Twisted Tree Drive

Katie Postel Interiors

This is an example of a small eclectic single-wall home bar in Austin with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Wine Bar & Barn Door

Katie Postel Interiors

Small country single-wall home bar in Austin with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta splashback, white benchtop, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Mammoth Mountain Retreat

Holly Kane Interior Design

Inspiration for a small country single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, terra-cotta splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Sea Hawk

Surfside Home Co.

Wet bar with blue backsplash, open shelves and brass ceiling fixtures.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Basement Wine Nook

Castleman Carpentry, LLC

Basement Wine Nook

Castleman Carpentry, LLC

A small unused portion of a basement was transformed into a bar area with wine cellar feel.
Small transitional galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, terra-cotta splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Basement Wine Nook

Castleman Carpentry, LLC

A small unused portion of a basement was transformed into a bar area with wine cellar feel.
This is an example of a small transitional galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, terra-cotta splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Basement Wine Nook

Castleman Carpentry, LLC

Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartz Benchtops and Terra-cotta 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.