A colorful and bold bar addition to a neutral space. The clean contemporary under cabinet lighting inlayed in the floating distressed wood shelves adds a beautiful detail. Photo Credit: Bob Fortner

Bar for Entertaining

Kristina Conway

House -- 32nd Street

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Lower level bar features custom cabinetry in Ebony with loads of storage space, floating shelves, under counter beverage center, undermount sink, front bar & back bar with seating space for 5+ people.

Bingol Beach House

Surfside Home Co.

Dry bar with Moroccan tile and open shelf with brackets.

Peak Place

GOAT Interiors

Blue and Beautiful Bar

Haute Designs

Undercabinet glass holder is perfect solution for the bar!

Bars

Incredible Homes & Renovations

Urban Haven Dream Home

ADINA HALL DESIGN

This Home Bar is definitely not shy about flaunting its edgy lines! We wanted the bar area to be the focal point of the basement hang-out area and a fun hospitality moment when entertaining. It did not disappoint :)

1219 Mohawk

3rd Street Custom Homes

Kingstowne Coffee Bar

Fairfax Design Solutions

We created a transitional style coffee bar with additional storage for this home in Kingstowne, VA. The space previously housed a couple of free standing cabinets, but the family wanted to make the area a part of their kitchen and add more storage space as well as have a more expansive coffee prep area. The cabinets were custom created for their space.

Shoreview Embolden x IKEA DIY Remodel

Embolden Designer Doors, LLC

IKEA Sektion cabinet boxes with Embolden designer door fronts. Customer managed their own install (DIY.) Special request FENIX doors in Bianco Kos. Channel collection pulls from Belwith Keeler.

The Kensington | Bellevue, WA

JayMarc Homes

The Kensington's home bar is a stylish and sophisticated space for entertaining guests and enjoying drinks. The bar features a variety of alcohol bottles beautifully displayed. The golden faucet and glasses add a touch of elegance and glamour. The golden hardware on the cabinets adds a luxurious accent. The gray tiles and grey countertop create a sleek and modern look. The hardwood floor adds warmth and richness to the space. Open cabinets provide easy access to glassware and other bar essentials. Potted plants bring a natural and refreshing touch. A stainless steel beverage cooler keeps drinks chilled and readily available. An undermount sink offers convenience for cleaning and preparation. White cabinets and trims contribute to the clean and bright atmosphere of the bar. The white walls provide a neutral backdrop, allowing the other elements to stand out. The Kensington's home bar is a perfect spot for enjoying cocktails and creating a stylish ambiance for socializing.

Rutland Park Residence

Elle Cherie | Inspired Interiors

Greener Pastures | Oregon City Home Addition

Mountainwood Homes

This modern farmhouse coffee bar features a straight-stacked gray tile backsplash with open shelving, black leathered quartz countertops, and matte black farmhouse lights on an arm. The rift-sawn white oak cabinets conceal Sub Zero refrigerator and freezer drawers.

High Point

Axiom Builders

Complete Remodel in East Los Angeles

Spazio LA

The bar area also doubles as a laundry area, with matching quartz countertops, Starburst concrete tile backsplash and custom walnut shelves matching the stairs handrail, with led lights under each shelve.

Complete Remodel in East Los Angeles

Spazio LA

Blue and Beautiful Bar

Haute Designs

Indurtial Pad

TEW Design Studio

A colorful and bold bar addition to a neutral space. Photo Credit: Bob Fortner

Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartz Benchtops and Cement Tile Splashback

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.