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.

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.

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.

Irish Pub

Cabinet Concepts by Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped wet bar in Other with limestone benchtops, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mirror splashback and porcelain floors.

Basement Wet Bar and Stairs

FBC Remodel

Walk down the stairs and see this gorgeous walk-behind wet bar with granite countertops and glass front cabinets. ©Finished Basement Company
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, green splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

CUSTOM MADE WALL UNITS

Gam Woodwork

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Miami with beige cabinets, limestone benchtops, mirror splashback, linoleum floors and beige floor.

Lively Landing Pad

The Cline Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, limestone splashback, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Rustic Modern Paradise Valley

Kate Fales

Photo Credit: Rick Young
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Bar

Sandra Amate - Diseño de Interiores

Bar en suite
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic seated home bar in Other with limestone benchtops and black benchtop.

The Fish Camp

Perrone Construction Custom Homes

A coffee bar off of the kitchen
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley home bar in Tampa with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Shady Canyon

All Tile & Marble Design, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, limestone floors and beige floor.

Modern Charm

12/12 Architects & Planners

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Interiors

Shear Construction & Management, LLC

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback and stone slab splashback.

Backsplash Feature

Keim Custom Homes

Unique backsplash
Mid-sized mediterranean single-wall home bar in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback and stone tile splashback.

Topaz - Loft - The Bluffs

Blue Heron

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Las Vegas with a drop-in sink, limestone benchtops, glass sheet splashback, ceramic floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Liberty Bell

329 Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and medium wood cabinets.

Encinitas New Home

Method Development

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Luxury Log Cabin

Travis Miller Homes

Randy Colwell
Photo of a mid-sized u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, limestone benchtops and ceramic floors.

Basement Wet Bar and Home Theater

FBC Remodel

Wet bar front with marble countertops and dark wood ceiling detail. The pendant lighting paired with the glass shelving give this wetbar an elegant feel. ©Finished Basement Company

StarMark Cabinetry Collection

Rome General Lumber

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Mid-sized 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.