Small country u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Granite Applications Across the Home - Mars, PA

Stone Kitchens

Photo of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Casacquasanta: New Custom Construction Spanifornia in Westfield, NJ

Michael Robert Construction

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Lorida

Kaamer Design

Mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped wet bar in Melbourne with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, blue splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Indian Wells Custom Wet Bar

Lezlie Trujillo Interior Design

Photo of an expansive contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, limestone splashback, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Custom Features

Sand Dollar Customs

Mid-sized beach style u-shaped seated home bar in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and multi-coloured benchtop.

Presley Rd Timbered Shop

Shelter Associates

Along with hunting, both homeowners enjoy the sport of fly-fishing. As such, this seated-height island is intended to serve as a fly-tying station. We anticipate this counter will also serve to extend the hors d’oeuvre and drinks counter from the small kitchenette behind, as this is the perfect space for entertaining all the family and friends! Photo by Joel Riner Photography

Total House Remodel - Scottsdale

S Interior Design

The sit - down bar area clad in custom metal and topped with the same Quartzite stone used in the kitchen. The upper cabinet doors have a metal grid insert that works to repeat the pattern found on the sit down bar walls in a smaller scale. The open shelves have integrated LED lights that add an ambient glow.

Custom Home by Buster & Cogdell Builders, LLC

User

Transitional u-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror splashback, multi-coloured benchtop and medium hardwood floors.

Bars and Entertainment

Blu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry
Photo of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Colony Project

Thermally Broken Steel USA

Situated amongst walls of glass, this expansive living room features motorized sliding glass doors that open right up to a wraparound terrace and scenic landscape. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA.

Luxury Interior Renovation

District Homes

Contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Calgary with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Custom Home Bar in Nantucket

J. Graham Goldsmith Architects

Inspiration for a large beach style u-shaped wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Rustic Modern Basement Bar

KBF by Audi Contractors

Design ideas for a small country u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

In Home Bar

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this home bar and wine room featuring arched double entry doors, wrought iron detail, and a wood and marble floor!
Inspiration for an expansive country u-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, marble floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

FIRST LADY ACRES

CHER HOUSE

Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

wet bar in Ellicott City, MD

GloRem

U-shape bar
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Elevated Entertaining

Mom's Design Build

This rich and warm pub complemented by dark, leathered wallpaper is available to indoor and outdoor entertaining. The bi-fold glass doors seamlessly integrates the indoors to the outdoors!

Hand Hammered Copper Sink in Custom Back Bar

Dovetail Group LLC

Mid-sized eclectic u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Home Bar in Maryland

WL Bars

This is an example of a large traditional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

U-shaped 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.