Large contemporary home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Basement Conversion, Sheffield

Louisa De Paola Interiors

Photo of a large contemporary home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Wine cooler

Studio 76 Home

Wine cooler by Sub-Zero
Design ideas for a large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, granite splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Rustic Home Bar

Studio 76 Home

These Hafele bar stools were handmade by local craftsmen. The home bar is wrapped with ember aluminum.
Large traditional single-wall seated home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, granite splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Bar/Kitchenette Tile

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Radius wood countertop and custom built cabinetry by Ayr Cabinet Company. Bar Sink: Native Trails Cocina with Kohler Artifacts Faucet. Leathered Black Pearl Granite Countertop. Soho Studios Mirror Bronze 4x12 Beveled tile on backsplash. Luxury appliances. General contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Architecture by Helman Sechrist Architecture; Home Design by Maple & White Design; Photography by Marie Kinney Photography. Images are the property of Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. and may not be used without written permission. — with Ferguson, Bob Miller's Appliance, Hoosier Hardwood Floors, and ZStone Creations in Fine Stone Surfaces

Bar/Kitchenette Radius Countertop

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Chestnut Custom 003

Tag & Associates, LLC

Welcome to the elegant upstairs family room, complete with a stylish bar featuring beautiful hardwood shelving and a granite countertop. A sink adds convenience, while hardwood floors exude warmth. Three ceiling fans provide comfort, and double French doors lead to a grand patio, complemented by floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning views.

Beaconsfield

Mario Januario Design

Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Montreal with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Basement Conversion, Sheffield

Louisa De Paola Interiors

Large contemporary home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Arch Designs | Balboa Oak, Hallmark Floors

Hallmark Floors

Arch design over stove top in this modern-traditional home. Floors: Balboa Oak, Alta Vista Collection Design: Black Birch Homes
Photo of a large modern galley home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, granite splashback, light hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Chestnut Custom 003

Tag & Associates, LLC

Large Home Bar Design Ideas with Granite 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.