Rikki Snyder
Design ideas for a country single-wall home bar in New York with white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback and shaker cabinets.

Ranch Chic

RAD Designs (Robert Adam Dorn)

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Orange County with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback and travertine floors.

Ebony and Ivory - Indoor Outdoor Bar

Drewett Works

The indoor/outdoor bar is the showpiece of the main living area, providing a stunning setting to socialize and sip. Ivory chipped-face limestone walls and an innovative ceiling treatment are standout features. Project // Ebony and Ivory Paradise Valley, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Bedbrock Developers Interiors: Mara Interior Design - Mara Green Landscape: Bedbrock Developers Photography: Werner Segarra Fireplace and limestone walls: Solstice Stone Flooring: Facings of America Hearth: Cactus Stone Metal detailing: Steel & Stone https://www.drewettworks.com/ebony-and-ivory/

Arizona Moderne - Bar

H. Ryan Studio

Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H. Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Photo of a modern galley wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Pool House

Swimming Pool Services

This client loves to entertain and needed a relaxation area for both the owners and their children.
Design ideas for a home bar in Milwaukee with limestone benchtops.

Sussex Pool House

Kurber Construction LLC

Large traditional galley seated home bar in Milwaukee with concrete floors and limestone benchtops.

Paris in Draper

Steven Dailey Construction

Design ideas for a large l-shaped wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Built-in Custom Furniture

Broward Custom Kitchens, Inc.

Dawn Maggio
This is an example of a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Miami with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, travertine floors and beige floor.

Newton Square Bar

Hinkle Custom Cabinets

Design ideas for a large country single-wall home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Barn Renovation - Living Room

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Photographer: Barry Halkin Interior: Michael Shannon Interior Design
This is an example of a traditional l-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, limestone benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Roberge

Kitchens of Diablo

Dura Supreme Cherry Mocha, St Augustine Door Style, Mirror in Cabinets, Leaded Seedy Glass, X wine rack, Mosaic backsplash by Tile Shop in Coffee Cream, Sub Zero Wine refrigerator, Emtek Crystal knobs, Diano Reale Marble Ogee edge

Elliott Residence

Margaret Lynn, AIA

Interior bar overlooking the patio/pool/golf course. Photo by Jim Bartsch.
Expansive mediterranean u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, travertine floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Florida Residence

WPL Interior Design

Jay Greene Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, limestone benchtops, porcelain floors, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Lake Michigan Cottage

Deidre Interiors

Pantry, Bar, Coffee Station - all in one!
Eclectic home bar in Other with red cabinets, limestone benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Queen Ann Shingle

Lowell Custom Homes

LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES Lake Geneva, WI., - This Queen Ann Shingle is a very special place for family and friends to gather. Designed with distinctive New England character this home generates warm welcoming feelings and a relaxed approach to entertaining.

Rivertown Traditional

J.L. Smith Construction, Inc.

This small morning kitchen in the master bedroom is full of functionality in a tiny space. A trough sink and bar faucet are next to a built in refrigerator and coffee maker.

Glenmore Kitchen and Dining Room Remodel

Walsh's Remodeling

Designed by Laurie Mandichak at Interiors by Laurie Mandichak, this custom wet bar is perfect for any kitchen. It has plenty of space for all your drink needs with a drink fridge, custom pull-out drawers with a cutting board, and another large, custom-made drawer that can hold bigger drink bottles. The bar has custom floating shelves with integrated LED lighting and an under-mount sink.

Backyard Pavilion

KHE Construction Corporation

This bar has built-in comfortable foot rests and both direct and indirect lighting that welcome the night. Photography © Dianne Ahto.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and brick floors.

Mid-Century Bar in Larchmont

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

Tiny spaces can, indeed, make huge statements. Case in point is this sensational wet bar, nestled into a living room niche. The décor is relaxed, starting with the checker-weave sisal rug, soft blue velvet upholstery on mission-inspired walnut furnishings, and the rugged fieldstone fireplace with reclaimed wood mantle. Instead of blending inconspicuously into the space, it stands out in bold contrast. Strategically placed opposite the fireplace, it creates a prominent “look at me” design moment. Flat panel doors in beautifully-figured natural walnut lend a modern richness. Side walls, ceiling, and backsplash are all enrobed in the same veneer panels, giving the alcove a snug, warm appeal. To maintain the clean lines, cabinet hardware was eliminated: wall units have touch latches; bases have a channel with unique integrated recesses on the backs of the doors. This petite space lives large for entertaining. Uppers provide plenty of storage for glassware and bottles, while pullouts inside a full-height base cabinet hold bar essentials. The beverage fridge is discreetly hidden behind a matching panel. When your objective is a cohesive, unified esthetic, any additional materials have to complement the cabinetry without upstaging them. The honed limestone countertop and hammered nickel sink contribute quiet texture. This project was designed by Bilotta’s, Senior Designer, Randy O’Kane in collaboration with Jessica Jacobson Designs.

Basement Bar

Graf Custom Construction LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Limestone Benchtops

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.