As we approach the festive season, the home bar is a stylish feature to add to your celebrations. It brings sophistication, fun and functionality to your home elevating your living. There is so much choice when choosing the material for your bar’s surface and even a feature wall that can be backlit. Choosing the perfect one is crucial in achieving the best balance between aesthetics, durability and practicality.
Stone surfaces, particularly quartz, granite, onyx, quartzite, marble and porcelain, offer a range of design options to create a home bar that stands out. Bring natural beauty with quartzite, marble and granite, add modern versatility to your home with quartz and porcelain and reach new heights with the dramatic appeal of onyx. Each of these stones also offers its own unique advantages, where their beauty is combined with durability and a stone for every vision.
Designing Your Home Bar
Plan how you are going to use it
How will you use your bar area? Will it be a place for entertaining friends and family to sit over a glass of wine or just a feature to enhance your home, something like a luxurious dresser? Stones like quartz and granite are ideal for high-traffic areas cutting up lemon slices for fruity cocktails, while marble and onyx are perfect for creating showstopping pieces such as shelves and statement walls.
Match your style
With so many colours and designs available, you will be sure to pick a stone that best suits your overall style. To enhance modern spaces, porcelain and quartz work well and in more traditional homes, marble and granite are best suited.
Highlight the stone with lighting
Specific stones such as onyx can be backlit to provide beautiful accent lighting. Backlighting is highly effective and we have some great examples from our projects.
Unique features
Unique features such as waterfall edges, stone shelving and detailed profile edges adorn the home bar and make it a special feature in your home.
Why is Stone a Great Idea for Your Home Bar?
Choosing a stone for your home bar is a popular choice and a great idea because each stone offers its own benefits from durability to aesthetic appeal, retaining its beauty for years and years.
Quartz – A stylish and practical engineered stone
Quartz is known for its durable and versatile surface which is available in a wide range of colours and patterns. Quartz is an excellent choice for homeowners who are looking for style but don’t want to sacrifice functionality. This engineered stone is both stylish and practical.
The benefits of quartz worktops
- A non-porous surface allows homeowners to maintain the stone easily, it’s resistant to stains and spills.
- Quartz is durable and long-lasting, and its strong surface is robust enough to withstand daily use.
- Consistent patterns of colour and design which are beautiful.
Design ideas for the home bar using quartz
- Opt for a bold colour such as an alluring deep blue or a glamorous emerald green to make a bold statement.
- A marble-style quartz is perfect to achieve the natural marble look but with low maintenance.
- Elevate the design with a waterfall edge for a more seamless and modern finish.
Granite – A timeless beauty
Granite is still a popular choice in the modern home and is certainly a classic choice for home bars due to its unparalleled durability and timeless natural beauty. No two slabs are the same, a unique stone that comes in a variety of colours, patterns and finishes adds character to your bar.
The benefits of granite worktops
- Granite is perfect for high-traffic areas thanks to its heat-resistant and scratch-proof properties.
- Filled with rich textures and natural veining, granite adds a visual interest to your bar’s design.
- It can look pristine for years to come with regular sealing.
Design ideas for the home bar using granite
- Pair a black granite for a sleek, modern surface and pair it with chrome or stainless steel accents.
- To create a rustic traditional bar, look at earthy-toned granites.
- A leathered finish can add texture and a unique look.
Onyx – Visually stunning
Onyx brings to the home a dramatic centrepiece and its translucency makes it a stunning standout material when backlit, turning your home bar into a glowing piece of art.
The benefits of onyx worktops
- Onyx is available in a wide range of unique patterns and rich colours that get a conversation flowing.
- Add backlighting to create an enchanting glow.
- It’s certainly a luxurious material.
Design ideas for the home bar using Onyx
- Create a warm and inviting atmosphere with an orange onyx backlit.
- If opting for a richer onyx, pair it with metallic accents for a glamorous lifestyle.
- Highlight its natural beauty with wood or dark cabinetry.
Marble – Luxurious & elegant
Marble is known for being a luxurious stone that contains soft and striking veins. When added to a home bar it exudes opulence.
The benefits of marble worktops
- The natural marbling found within the marble surface is truly unique and adds character to the space.
- Marble is a cool surface and is the perfect touch for creating cocktails and chilling glasses.
- Elevates your overall ambience with a luxurious feel.
Design ideas for the home bar using marble
- Opt for a white Carrara or Calacatta marble and pair it with brass or gold accents.
- Darker marbles bring a dramatic and bold statement to the home.
- Marble shelves and splashback create a cohesive look.
Porcelain – Cutting-edge and popular
Porcelain surfaces are gaining popularity in the worktop world and many homeowners are opting for this durable stone. They are designed with versatile, cutting-edge designs to bring a clean, polished appearance.
The benefits of porcelain worktops
- Porcelain is known for its outstanding quality, durability and resilience.
- It can be used for splashbacks to create a mesmerising backdrop.
- Porcelain can mimic the look of marble, granite or wood.
Design ideas for the home bar using porcelain
- Bookmatch the porcelain slab for a continuous flow of delicate marbling.
- Choose a bold and textured porcelain for a striking splashback design.
- Pair a neutral-tone porcelain surface with matte black hardware.
Quartzite – Stronger than granite, elegant as marble
This natural stone is known for its durability and stunning resemblance to marble. It’s the perfect choice for a home bar due to its crystalline structure that can feature bold veining and subtle hues.
The benefits of quartzite worktops
- It’s harder than granite, making it resistant to scratches and heat.
- A luxurious stone just like marble with greater durability.
- Each slab is different which brings character and depth to the space.
Design ideas for the home bar using quartzite
- To bring a sophisticated worktop to your bar opt for a white quartzite with soft grey veining.
- Bold designs will create a striking focal point.
- Combine with wood or metallic accents for a warm and inviting design.
Our Home Bar Projects
Backlit Orange Onyx Home Bar
This home bar reminds us of a luxurious nightclub in Central London, a space that has been filled with Orange Onyx and backlit to bring exquisite translucency to the bar area.
Backlit Honey Onyx & Macaubas Fantasy Quartzite Home Bar
Completing this home bar that’s a stone’s throw away from the living area is the Macaubas Fantasy Quartzite used for the worktop and the backlit Honey Onyx for the statement walls behind the wine racks. A beautiful choice of materials.
Cristalos Gold Quartzite & Titanium Gold Granite Home Bar
Adding a variety of stones in this home bar, it consists of Cristalos Gold Quartzite backlit panels and Titanium Gold worktops and whole frontage.
Bianco Carrara Quartz Home Bar
Our client opted for the classic Bianco Carrara for their hub of the home where we found a drinks dresser in the space. This drinks cabinet has been elevated with a quartz cold shelf for preparing drinks – it’s the perfect entertaining station.
The kitchen is designed and handcrafted by The Handmade Kitchen Company.
Grab the opportunity to express your personal style within your home by creating a functional and inviting space for entertaining with a stone from Sharpstone Granite. Explore the possibilities we have to offer and craft a home bar that becomes the centrepiece of your living space.
If you’re ready to start your home bar journey, contact our friendly sales team for more information. You can also visit our showroom to see these stones in person and run your hand across the smooth surfaces. We have some great examples to show you and our friendly team is on hand to help with your design choices.