Anastasia Alkema Photography
Design ideas for an expansive modern galley seated home bar with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, blue benchtop and glass sheet splashback.

2017 Midwest Home Luxury Tour

City Homes, LLC

Inspiration for a large beach style single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, brown splashback, brick splashback, carpet, grey floor, quartz benchtops, grey benchtop and an undermount sink.

Classic Contemporary Home Bar

Frances Herrera Interior Design

A classic, elegant master suite for the husband and wife, and a fun, sophisticated entertainment space for their family -- it was a dream project! To turn the master suite into a luxury retreat for two young executives, we mixed rich textures with a playful, yet regal color palette of purples, grays, yellows and ivories. For fun family gatherings, where both children and adults are encouraged to play, I envisioned a handsome billiard room and bar, inspired by the husband’s favorite pub.

Residential Bar

NY Lighting Design/ Victoria Ford

Design ideas for a large transitional galley seated home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Northfield IL Private Residence

Lumenory

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Hospital Home Lottery - Jan 2017

Rochelle Cote Interior Design

Shellard Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

The Cliffs at Keowee Springs II

Ridgeline Construction Group, Inc

Inspiration for a country seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

The Woodlands

The Leland Group

Greg Grupenhof
Mid-sized single-wall seated home bar in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Bar

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Additional view of the back side of the bar.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, terra-cotta floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Remodel Project

Insidesign

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, carpet and brown floor.

Potomac, MD Large Basement Bar Remodel

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This home bar features Century Cabinetry with Milan door style and Pewter finish. The countertops and wall are Calacatta Laza quartz.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lounge Room and Kitchen Update

Imrie Design Studio

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Custom Kitchen Countertops

Bay StoneWorks

White quartz custom bar.
Mid-sized modern u-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with quartz benchtops, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Buttermilk Ski Home - Part 2 Lower Level

Cathers Home Furniture + Interior Design

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, marble splashback, carpet and multi-coloured floor.

Multifunctional Contemporary Basement

Pascucci Marble and Granite

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Bar Cabinets to Countertop with tons of storage

Denise Quade Design

36" SubZero Pro Refrigerator anchors one end of the back wall of this basement bar. The other side is a hidden pantry cabinet. The wall cabinets were brought down the countertop and include glass doors and glass shelves. Glass shelves span the width between the cabients and sit in front of a back lit glass panel that adds to the ambiance of the bar. Undercounter wine refrigerators were incorporated on the back wall as well.

Charlestown Drive Residence

Mohment

On a corner lot in the sought after Preston Hollow area of Dallas, this 4,500sf modern home was designed to connect the indoors to the outdoors while maintaining privacy. Stacked stone, stucco and shiplap mahogany siding adorn the exterior, while a cool neutral palette blends seamlessly to multiple outdoor gardens and patios.

Modern Excitement | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

Now this is a bar made for entertaining, conversation and activity. With seating on both sides of the peninsula you'll feel more like you're in a modern brewery than in a basement. A secret hidden bookcase allows entry into the hidden brew room and taps are available to access from the bar side. What an energizing project with bright bold pops of color against warm walnut, white enamel and soft neutral walls. Our clients wanted a lower level full of life and excitement that was ready for entertaining. Photography by Spacecrafting Photography Inc.

Bar - Lover Level

Homes by Design

This custom bar features all of the amenities of a commercial bar. The back wall includes two TVs, ample shelf space, multiple coolers, and a large window to view the pool area. The large windows fold open to allow access to the bar from the outside, bringing the outdoors - inside. Accent lighting make this an entertainment "hotspot".

Transitional Basement Bar in Milford, MI

Dream Kitchens

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Seated Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartz 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.