A clever under-stair bar complete with glass racks, glass rinser, sink, shelf and beverage center
Small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Cherry Project

Studio H Designs, Inc.

Large midcentury u-shaped home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Seattle Midcentury Addition and Remodel

H2D Architecture + Design

Design by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Built by: Carlisle Classic Homes Photos: Christopher Nelson Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, cork floors and white benchtop.

A bit of Bling and Booze

Lenton Company, Inc.

Johnathan Adler light fixture hangs above this eclectic space. Brian Covington Photography
Mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, beige floor and white benchtop.

Whole House Renovation

Michael Menn Ltd.

Butler's Pantry
Design ideas for a small eclectic single-wall home bar in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback and medium hardwood floors.

North Caldwell Basement Renovation

Plan Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Chula Vista Kitchen

Marrokal Design & Remodeling

Milan Kovacevic
This is an example of a small traditional home bar in San Diego with white cabinets, quartz benchtops and ceramic floors.

Perrysburg First Floor and Kitchen Remodel

Ehrmin Remodelers

Photography By K
This is an example of a small arts and crafts single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and stone tile splashback.

Washington Park Kitchen

Darren Patt Construction

Abodian
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Aragon

House of Stone, Inc.

Cambria
Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback and stone slab splashback.

Well-Stocked Bar

Anne Holbrook Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized modern u-shaped wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic floors, white floor, white benchtop and mirror splashback.

Grand View

BLANKwalls Design

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Seattle Midcentury Addition and Remodel

H2D Architecture + Design

Design by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Built by: Carlisle Classic Homes Photos: Christopher Nelson Photography
This is an example of a midcentury home bar in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, cork floors and white benchtop.

Yellow 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.