Inspiration for a small eclectic l-shaped home bar in Raleigh with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, travertine splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Naffa Project - Kitchen Cabinets in Vienna VA

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, dark hardwood floors, raised-panel cabinets, travertine splashback, brown floor, beige benchtop and quartzite benchtops.

Transitional Modern Home Bar

CCdesign Partnerships

Beautiful basement addition! A home bar with grey painted shaker style cabinets, white quartz countertops complemented by light wood floating shelves. The split face travertine, highlighted with wall and under cabinet lighting, adds texture and interest. What was once an under utilized area in the basement is transformed into a hub!

Home Bar

Denver Design Group

Warm woods, a mix of materials, texture and color make this home feel cozy and inviting.
Large country single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, travertine splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Worth Street

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Photo of a small eclectic l-shaped home bar in Raleigh with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, travertine splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Worth Street

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Our client loves to grill and do all things related to it so a must have on his list was a steak ager. He chose the Steakager Pro 40 and it has worked like a charm!

Transitional Modern Home Bar

CCdesign Partnerships

Transitional Modern Home Bar

CCdesign Partnerships

Naffa Project - Kitchen Cabinets in Vienna VA

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, dark hardwood floors, raised-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, travertine splashback, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Worth Street

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Behind the pocket door is a grilling/meat prep station. Our client loves to grill and needed a space for all of the things that go along with it. Richard created the grill cave/ meat room so that it could be easily accessible but not always in your face.

Worth Street

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a small eclectic l-shaped home bar in Raleigh with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, travertine splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Modern Home Bar

CCdesign Partnerships

Transitional Modern Home Bar

CCdesign Partnerships

Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartzite Benchtops and Travertine 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.