High atop a wooded dune, a quarter-mile-long steel boardwalk connects a lavish garage/loft to a 6,500-square-foot modern home with three distinct living spaces. The stunning copper-and-stone exterior complements the multiple balconies, Ipe decking and outdoor entertaining areas, which feature an elaborate grill and large swim spa. In the main structure, which uses radiant floor heat, the enchanting wine grotto has a large, climate-controlled wine cellar. There is also a sauna, elevator, and private master balcony with an outdoor fireplace.

Nolina Trail - Warm Contemporary

Kitchens by Good Guys

At our Nolina project, we touched just about every room in the house. The homeowner had recently updated the flooring throughout the home, which gave us the perfect neutral base to build upon. From the beginning, our homeowner knew he wanted to brighten up the space but keep elements of drama and contrast. You’ll see that we stuck with a handful of finishes throughout these spaces to give a cohesive & luxurious feel.

HAWTHORN EAST HOUSE

STAR Architecture

Peter Bennetts
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Melbourne with an undermount sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, black floor, black benchtop and flat-panel cabinets.

The Vineyard in Hong Kong

S.I.D.Ltd.

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Hong Kong with flat-panel cabinets, white splashback and white cabinets.

Lake Austin

Etch Design Group

This is an example of a contemporary home bar in Austin.

Lakeside Home Bar

Rylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets

For a lakeside retreat, the bar’s lower level location is an integral part of outdoor entertaining. Custom cabinetry and floating shelves provide storage for everything necessary to make entertaining stress free. Kara Lashuay

New Build Closer to Family

Ingrid Porter Interiors, LLC

A stylish built in bar area with storage galore!
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, carpet, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern

Design ideas for a contemporary home bar in Boston.

Cool Cool

Schachne Architects & Builders

View of custom made bar and LED wall boxes. Photo by Barry Grossman Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige floor and white benchtop.

Brighton East Home - Ensuite, bedroom, robe

smarterBATHROOMS+

The design of the space was influenced by two main things: The first being the style of the original home which had references towards a “Palm Springs” style of the 60’s and early 70’s and the second influence was the marble selected by our clients.

Market Street Penthouse

Melissa Winn Interiors

Inspiration for a small contemporary wet bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Naturally Modern Residence

City Homes, LLC

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Port Imperial Residential Bar and Dining Room

Emma Lynn Design

Small contemporary u-shaped home bar in New York with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback and white benchtop.

Galleria - Contemporary townhouse - Poggenpohl Kitchen & Bar with Led Backsplash

Poggenpohl Houston

Photographed by: Zachary Pawlowski Designed By: Samantha Garrido Builder: Carnegie Homes
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, white splashback and glass sheet splashback.

Basement for entertaining

Pittsburgh Design And Remodeling

Photo of a large contemporary home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Keep White

Milano Kitchen + Bath

Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Private Residence Beverly Hills

Delta Light

This is an example of an expansive contemporary home bar in Los Angeles.

Wedgwood Custom Build

Michael T Shinn Construction LLC

Custom 10' brass wet bar with ebonized oak cabinets.
Contemporary wet bar in Seattle with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, porcelain splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Residential Concrete Bar with Integrated Champagne Trough and Sink

Thiel Studios

This is an example of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Miami with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Contemporary Home Bar

This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Beige Home Bar Design Ideas

A contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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.