Photo of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Foundry Coffee Bar

Wood Trends Inc.,

The Foundry is a locally owned and operated nonprofit company, We were privileged to work with them in finishing the Coffee and Bar Space. With specific design and functions, we helped create a workable space with function and design.

Casual Hip Marin County

Regan Baker Design Inc.

This is an example of a contemporary home bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Moreland - Palmetto Bluff Low Country Transitional Home

Markalunas Architecture Group

Wet bar with floating metal shelves, tile accent wall, slab counter, blonde oak cabinetry, art lighting, and integrated beverage center.
Inspiration for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Charleston with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Grossman Home

megro123

Navy blue wet bar with wallpaper (Farrow & Ball), gold shelving, quartz (Cambria) countertops, brass faucet, ice maker, beverage/wine refrigerator, and knurled brass handles.

Midnight Magic Bar

Aubrey Costello

Photo Credit: Studio Three Beau
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

68th Avenue

KC Interior Design

Given the clients’ fondness for entertaining, we incorporated a bar area and a dedicated coffee station in the kitchen. These new features complemented the overall design, making it functional and stylish for socializing.

Hilton Home

McCall Homes

Photo of a transitional single-wall home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white benchtop, no sink, black splashback and brown floor.

Victoria Crescent

Hammerdown Home Reno. & General Construction Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback, marble floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern Transitional Subdivision New Construction Home

Eaton + Stipp Custom Homes

Seated Bar in basement, with quartz countertops, black shaker cabinets, beverage cooler, champagne bronze hardware, and black ceramic tile backsplash.

Distillery District Condo

AC Interiors Design & Build

This bar was created in an unused hallway space. It also provides extra storage for kitchen over flow.
This is an example of a small modern single-wall home bar in Toronto with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

We Game to Please

Tracy Lynn Studio

Ryan Garvin
Photo of an expansive mediterranean seated home bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor, white benchtop and black splashback.

The Kingsway Transitional

Geometra Design Ltd.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Pebble Trail Way Project

Studio 853 design

Photographer: Kevin Belanger Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary wet bar in Ottawa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Townhouse kitchen and bath remodeling in Culver city

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Updating a recently built town home in culver city for a wonderful family was a very enjoyable project for us. This nook in the dining area was a perfect spot for a home bar area. shaker cabinet to match the kitchen cabinets and a matching countertop as well. floating shelves with a 2" recess light provides the needed illumination and a dramatic effect on the new black and gold wallpaper treatment of the back wall.

Modern Classic in Denver

Laura Medicus Interiors

This home was built in the early 2000’s. We completely reconfigured the kitchen, updated the breakfast room, added a bar to the living room, updated a powder room, a staircase and several fireplaces. Interior Styling by Kristy Oatman. Photographs by Jordan Katz. FEATURED IN Colorado Nest

Suburban Sababa

Studio Dearborn

A young family moving from NYC tackled a makeover of their young colonial revival home to make it feel more personal. The kitchen area was quite spacious but needed a facelift and a banquette for breakfast. Painted cabinetry matched to Benjamin Moore’s Light Pewter is balanced by Benjamin Moore Ocean Floor on the island. Mixed metals on the lighting by Allied Maker, faucets and hardware and custom tile by Pratt and Larson make the space feel organic and personal. Photos Adam Macchia. For more information, you may visit our website at www.studiodearborn.com or email us at info@studiodearborn.com.

Midnight Magic Bar

Aubrey Costello

Photo Credit: Studio Three Beau
Small contemporary galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Pacific Palisades Project

JDP Interiors

Inspiration for a beach style single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

ICON Tower

Allard Ward Architects

Contemporary single-wall wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Splashback and White Benchtop

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.