Stephen Reed Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Saluda Ferry Project

The Artisan Company

Design ideas for a traditional wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, onyx benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Back Lit Onyx Countertops in Bar

Denise Quade Design

Walnut countertops were used at bar height and feature a curved bar rail on the sitting edge. Back lit onyx was inlaid into the wood frame for a stunning display.

Sweet Spot

BDR Executive Custom Homes

This is an example of a traditional single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Basement Remodel

Len's Remodeling And Contracting Services

Mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Newark with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback and light hardwood floors.

Adrsley Basement

DMC Home Improvement

Large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback and light hardwood floors.

Custom "Gatsby" Mahogany Bar - left view with lighting

GRP Handcrafted Cabinetry

A Custom Ribbon Mahogany Bar with backlit onyx panels and onyx countertops. Many features were custom as per clients' desires. It has both a two-level front bar and a full back bar. Radiused upper level. The front bar has a built-in tap system and a sink. bar, entertainment, kitchen and bath remodelers, kitchen, bath, remodeler, remodelers, renovation, kitchen and bath designers, renovation home center, cabinetry, exotic flooring, custom home furnishing, countertops, cabinets, clean lines, storage solutions, modern storage, modern kitchen hardware, custom millwork, custom design, woodworking, custom cabinets, custom furniture, built-ins, handmade, high-end cabinets, kitchen design

Bridgetown in Wexford Plantation

William Byrd Homes

Gorgeous Remodel- We remodeled the 1st Floor of this beautiful water front home in Wexford Plantation, on Hilton Head Island, SC. We added a new pool and spa in the rear of the home overlooking the scenic harbor. The marble, onyx and tile work are incredible!

Orchard lake Residence

McIntosh Poris Associates

Justin Maconochie
Expansive traditional single-wall seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, glass sheet splashback and marble floors.

Bel Air Remodel Project

Showcase Design•Build

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Tuscan Style Basement

Nathan Homes LLC

Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Tuscan Style Basement

Nathan Homes LLC

Inspiration for a traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Hollow Way Residence

William S. Briggs Architect p.l.l.c.

Stephen Reed Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Custom "Gatsby" Mahogany Bar - martini sink in back bar with matching faucet

GRP Handcrafted Cabinetry

Basement Remodel

Len's Remodeling And Contracting Services

Photo of a mid-sized traditional single-wall seated home bar in Newark with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback and light hardwood floors.

Home Bars

Annapolis Heirlooms

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional home bar in Baltimore with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Traditional "Tyrolean Restoration" Home in Orinda

Walker & Moody

Photos by Indivar Sivanathan
Traditional u-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with open cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Paneled Soffit Over Home Bar with Wood Ceiling

Denise Quade Design

A warm stain walnut is used in this home bar in the cabinetry, soffit panel, the crown molding, the paneled ceiling, the decorative columns, and the ceiling coffers.

Adrsley Basement

DMC Home Improvement

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback and light hardwood floors.

Janssen Construction Management Projects

Janssen Construction Management Inc.

Photo of a large traditional single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Traditional Home Bar Design Ideas with Onyx Benchtops

A traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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.