Nancy Withers
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Wichita with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Sterling Carpet One

Mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops and ceramic floors.

Rustic Mediterranean

Bella Vita Custom Homes & Remodeling

Cigar Room
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean single-wall wet bar in Austin with medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, green splashback and travertine floors.

Modern Charm

12/12 Architects & Planners

This is an example of a 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.

Transitional Home Addition

RLB Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

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.

Parkbridge Court II

Smith & Ragsdale Interior Design

Clean, timeless and functional are appropriate words to describe this bar in a three story townhome.
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Lively Landing Pad

The Cline Company

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.

Entry wine storage

Petrucci Johnson Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, slate floors and black floor.

Kitchens

Red Sea Stone

Island bar from our mocha limestone slab with inbuilt sink
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial galley home bar in Brisbane with limestone benchtops.

Spotted Sandpiper

Bunting Construction Co.

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Basement Bar

Graf Custom Construction LLC

Mid-sized country galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Lively Landing Pad

The Cline Company

This is an example of 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.

Basement Remodel

Karen Hill INTERIORS

Ken Pamatat
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Basement Remodel

Karen Hill INTERIORS

Shakin not Stirred

Drab to Fab Decorating

We designed this wet bar to wow! It features a microwave, wine cooler, sink, ice maker, kegerator, built-in wine rack and ultra modern tile and lighting. The bar stools where designed with leather on the seats and funky fabric on the back to bring the whimsy!

Basement Wet Bar and Wine Rack

FBC Remodel

The wet bar features a marble drink ledge overlooking the game room, glass front cabinets with the natural stacked stone accents bringing warmth to the space. ©Finished Basement Company

Meadow View In Bella Ridge

Kleinsmith Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Seattle with carpet, grey floor, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback and brown benchtop.

Shakin not Stirred

Drab to Fab Decorating

Rustic Cherry Bar

Kitchens Wow, Inc.

Nancy Withers
Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Wichita with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

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.