Ames Peterson - International Architecture

Interior of the billiard room.
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean galley seated home bar in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, timber splashback and carpet.

Hollow Way Residence

William S. Briggs Architect p.l.l.c.

Stephen Reed Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Colgate Avenue

Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.

The home is equipped with a cozy home bar perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying a relaxing drink after a long day.
Photo of a small mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen & Family Room - Hamptons Woodfield Country Club

NMB Custom Homes & Renovations

Enjoy at drink at this creatively designed bar of walnut and white lacquer. The floating ceiling is shaped to mirror the bar and backlit to highlight. Onyx countertops pull the colors all together.

Home Bar

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

We love everything about this game room, especially the wet bar and wainscoting!
Design ideas for an expansive modern u-shaped home bar in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Gettysburg Hunting

Grassland Granite

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, timber splashback, carpet and grey floor.

18 Crystal Cove

SLS Construction Inc

This is an example of a large transitional home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and brown benchtop.

104th Street

arQitecture

Todd Tully Danner, AIA, IIDA
This is an example of a large beach style single-wall wet bar in Wilmington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Hollow Way Residence

William S. Briggs Architect p.l.l.c.

Stephen Reed Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

18 Crystal Cove

SLS Construction Inc

This is an example of a large transitional home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and brown benchtop.

Gettysburg Hunting

Grassland Granite

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, timber splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Onyx Benchtops and Timber 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.