Large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Custom One-Story Luxury Home (The Polo Club of Boca Raton)

Ellish Builders

Inspiration for a contemporary galley seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

California

The Design Build Company

Large traditional single-wall seated home bar in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

2018 Boca Raton - Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club

Bravas Boca Raton

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Beautifully Finished Basement - Leonardtown, MD

Southern Maryland Kitchen, Bath, Floors, & Design

Photo of an expansive arts and crafts single-wall seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Beachfront San Clemente

Obvious Flair Interior Design

Martin King Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured benchtop, subway tile splashback and beige floor.

Bay Village

KAS Interior Design

This bar is a custom made cabinet. LED lights are used in the waves of the façade to add accent lighting. A floating stone bar top adds another level to the countertop. Blue glass backsplash. Photographer: Laura A. Suglia-Isgro, ASID

Fall 2018 Parade of Homes Model

Zehnder Homes

Home Bar with granite countertop, custom cabinetry, and pendant lights.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Boca Raton Intracoastal Residential Design: Club Room and Bar

Barbara Brickell Designs

Deep hues, varied patterns, and unique works of art have been merged to create a room perfect for entertaining in this Boca Raton home. Project completed by Lighthouse Point interior design firm Barbara Brickell Designs, Serving Lighthouse Point, Parkland, Pompano Beach, Highland Beach, and Delray Beach. For more about Barbara Brickell Designs, click here: http://www.barbarabrickelldesigns.com

Crestwood 2

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Contemporary Built-In cabinetry

K. Salowe & Co.

Custom designed bar in private residence including fiber optic star ceiling, glass countertop with multi-color edge lighting, art glass knee wall and backsplash with back-lighting, lots of storage space behind. more at www.ksalowe.com

The Strand House

Jordan Shields Design

Inspiration for a contemporary seated home bar in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Custom Residential Bar in Long Island

WL Bars

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Accomodation

Lorusso Nicola Images

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This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Turin with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, porcelain floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Xene

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

Ehlen Creative Communications, LLC
Design ideas for a large country single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

KC Artisan Home Tour with Starr Homes

Wilson Lighting

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Coastal Cottage

ADŌR Homes

Benjamin Moore Black shaker style cabinets Belvedere granite countertops Black leather, brass and acrylic barstools Feiss pendants Metallic black subway tile Emtek satin brass hardware white oak flooring with custom stain Photo by @Spacecrafting

Colony Project

Thermally Broken Steel USA

Mid-sized modern seated home bar in Salt Lake City with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and marble benchtops.

Burr Walnut Furniture

Woodstock Furniture

This is an example of a transitional galley seated home bar in London with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Duluth Renovation

Infinite Home

Jeff Herr Photography & JSR Design
Large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, porcelain floors, brown splashback, brown floor, mirror splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Seated Home Bar Design Ideas with Multi-Coloured 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.