Photo of a large country single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, limestone floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

8962 Hollybrook

Mark Smith Fine Homes

Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, limestone floors and beige floor.

Modern Mediterranean

Paschall Design and Clutch Modern

Modern mediterranean counterheight bar with contemporary barstools. The open bar concept features walnut wood with angled mitered corners, recessed edgelit LED lighting and a 3 dimenstional white marble stone tile backsplash

Steiner Ranch Butler's Pantry

Browne House Interior Design

We completely replaced the cabinetry and countertops for a cohesive flow throughout the front of the house, incorporating a new wine fridge.
Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Austin with no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, limestone floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Lakefront/Coastal Residence

Bernardon

Don Pearse Photographers
Mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, limestone floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Irvine XI

27 Diamonds Interior Design

Design by 27 Diamonds Interior Design www.27diamonds.com
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, limestone floors and white floor.

Rancho Santa Fe - Fairbanks Ranch New Build

Anne Rae Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, limestone floors and brown floor.

Indian Hill Estate

Newgard Custom Homes

This is an example of a large transitional wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, limestone floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

the second kitchen repurposed as country bar area

The Open Plan - Interior Design

A second kitchen in the house was converted into a bar for the open plan entertaining and dining room
Photo of a small country l-shaped home bar in Gloucestershire with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, limestone floors and beige floor.

Missoula Warm and Textured Contemporary

Boyce Lumber & Design Center

Interior Design: Melina Datsopoulos, Trappings Studio Cabinet Designer: Logan Stark, Boyce Lumber & Design Center, Builder: JM Moran & Co, Inc. Photos: Cou Cou Studio . Here we have a detail shot of this amazing bar space which features Dura Supreme zebrawood cabinetry crowned by Quantra Quartz in Sherry. That breathtaking backsplash is Island Stone V Squared Cladding in Tropical White. All furnishings, wall coverings, fixtures, and accessories by Trappings Studio.

Chevron Flooring and New Countertops

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This is an example of a traditional u-shaped home bar in Dallas with limestone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and limestone floors.

Deer Valley Log Masterpiece

Kristina Lawrence Interior Design

Mid-sized galley wet bar in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, limestone floors, white floor and grey benchtop.

Manhattan Beach Modern Farmhouse

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

This is an example of a large country single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, limestone floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Manhattan Beach Modern Farmhouse

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Large country single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, limestone floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Mediterranean

Paschall Design and Clutch Modern

Modern Mediterranean open bar with a combination of walnut wood and antiqued Taj Mahal Quartz Stone. White Marble 3 dimensional stone backspash. The walnut wood shelves are edge lit with LED strips. Furniture and decor by Clutch Modern

Lakefront/Coastal Residence

Bernardon

Don Pearse Photographers
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, limestone floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Countertops & Chevron Flooring

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Traditional home bar in Dallas with limestone benchtops, white splashback, limestone floors and subway tile splashback.

Deer Valley Dream

Kristina Lawrence Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, limestone splashback, limestone floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with White Splashback and Limestone Floors

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.