Tom Watson Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary seated home bar in New York with grey floor, an undermount sink, laminate benchtops, concrete floors and green benchtop.

Parade of Dream Home 2008

Eheart Interior Solutions

flagstone look slate floor reeded 3-form center panels in upper cabinets
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, slate floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Rolling Whiskey Bar

Where Wood Meets Steel

Walnut and steel rolling whiskey bar. Custom made to fit over bar countertop. Designed and built by Where Wood Meets Steel.
Inspiration for a large modern wet bar in Denver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Recreation Room / Wet Bar

ING Construction

Malibu, CA - Complete Home Remodeling Installation of carpet, cabinets, countertop, cupboards, wine refrigerator, base molding and a fresh paint to finish.

Florida Projects

Jason Ball Interior Design

We turned the dining room into a lounge right off the bar in this Palm Beach Gardens, FL remodel.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean home bar in Miami with medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, marble floors, beige floor and green benchtop.

Reduced Heat and Glare

Green Light Window Films

Photo Courtesy of Eastman Window film installed on residential windows can help homeowners enjoy the view of the water with reduced heat and glare
Design ideas for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Kansas City with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Madison Traditional Pub & Bath Remodel

Architectural Building Arts, Inc.

Photography by Joe De Maio
Inspiration for a large traditional home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, green benchtop and mirror splashback.

Lower Level Bar

Homes by Design

This bar area features a seating area that looks toward the back wall integrating four TVs of different sizes. Each of these screens can act independently showing up to four programs or act as one. The area also features a pizza oven and small kitchen appliances in a side room.

Portfolio - Eclectic Rooms

Timeless Design by Jeff Sandifer

Pure drama! This tropical bespoke bar features custom woodcarved elements in light stained mahogany plus a cantilevered table. This one-of-a-kind concrete table top is a 600-lbs. work of art -- complete with inlaid ammonite fossil shells, solid copper banding (in a geometric pattern), carved wood friezes and a massive hand carved leg. A masterwork of tactile surfaces & timeless beauty.

Infinity

OMEXCO

non-woven textile on non-woven backing - fibres textile intissées | collection Infinity ©Omexco
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Other with marble benchtops, porcelain floors, beige floor and green benchtop.

Warm Contemporary on The Upper West Side

Grandeur Hills Group,Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in New York with light wood cabinets, glass benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and green benchtop.

Manger - Bar - Cuisine

Kehoe Wilson Design LLC

Close-up of gold leaf barrel ceiling and matching Niermann Weeks Biarritz pendants hanging in both spaces. Cabinets are painted, repurposed pieces.
Photo of a large traditional wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

OKKO HOTELS Nice

Studio Catoir

Design de l'hôtel Okko à Nice, une atmosphère chaleureuse qui combine tons occres, matériaux naturels, mobilier contemporain le tout rehaussé de quelques touches de laiton. Détail du bar en marbre vert et carreaux émaillés.

Provencal Splendor

May Construction, Inc.

The light filled grand kitchen sets the stage for this exquisite French inspired design. Painted maple cabinets, an apron-front sink, and lavish marble island countertop create a sophisticated setting for cooking and socializing alike. Rich in texture and depth, the perimeter walls are lined with an intricate black soapstone backsplash, as the distinctive hand wrapped plaster hood sits proudly above the handsome dual la flange range. While it may be hard to replicate the beauty or the aged patina of a provincial chateau, we embraced and preserved unique features of this home to add gallic charm. The original solid oak front doors were re-stained, resized and purposely re-used as the statement making pantry doors. A pair of hand carved limestone cast fireplaces, warm brass fixtures and an abundance of natural stone add a touch of modern-day style.

Portfolio - Eclectic Rooms

Timeless Design by Jeff Sandifer

Navy St

High Touch Remodeling

Large beach style single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, green splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and green benchtop.

Coastal Home Remodel

Naturally Creative, inc.

We used Dynasty Omega Maple Cabinets in an Ginger with Coffee Glaze for this Wet Bar, Featuring Onyx Counter top and Backsplash. Grass cloth wallpaper and Rattan Dining Chairs the Coastal Tommy Bahama theme throughout.

Modern Farmhouse New Build in Newbury, MA

BK Classic Collections Home Stagers

Large country u-shaped home bar in Boston with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and green benchtop.

Rolling Whiskey Bar

Where Wood Meets Steel

Walnut and steel rolling whiskey bar. Custom made to fit over bar countertop. Designed and built by Where Wood Meets Steel.
Large modern wet bar in Denver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Portfolio - Eclectic Rooms

Timeless Design by Jeff Sandifer

Large Home Bar Design Ideas with Green 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.