Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Haworth Haven

Jennifer Pacca Interiors

Peter Rymwid
Inspiration for a contemporary home bar in New York.

Beaded door

Russell J Milligan

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

Custom Wet Bar

D&G Construction

This D&G custom basement bar includes a barn wood accent wall, display selves with a herringbone pattern backsplash, white shaker cabinets and a custom-built wine holder.

Art Collector's Downtown Condo

HAVEN INTERIORS LTD.

Contemporary home bar in Milwaukee.

Green Hill

HELMÜT

Inspiration for a contemporary home bar in Other.

Wicker Park 2

Illinois Granite & Marble Ltd.

Carrara honed Marble
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Chicago with marble benchtops, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, mirror splashback and carpet.

Private Residence in Greenwood Village Colorado

YK Stone Center Inc.

Lit up round bar, Onyx countertop material Ron Ruscio Photography www.ronrusciophotography.com
Photo of a large contemporary seated home bar in Denver.

Modern Oak & Hickory

The Artisan Shop, Inc.

Quarter Sawn White Oak with a White Wash Stain
This is an example of a contemporary wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and black benchtop.

Meadow Circle

Ragsdale, Inc.

We designed, fabricated, finished and installed this custom bar to complete the front sitting room. Highly functional and fun for a small and contemporary space. Custom floating oak shelves, quartz countertops, and wooden pulls make this bar shine!

Construction Resources

Barbara Brown Photography

Barbara Brown Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall home bar in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, light hardwood floors and brick splashback.

Southampton Residence

Julia Roth Design

This is an example of a contemporary seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and light hardwood floors.

Custom Finished Basement

Matrix Home Solutions

Airy and modern wet space in custom finished basement.
Contemporary wet bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets and vinyl floors.

Solano Prado

poggi design

Design ideas for a contemporary seated home bar in Miami with mirror splashback, grey floor and grey benchtop.

MEET ME IN MIAMI

d2 interieurs

Expansive contemporary seated home bar in Miami with limestone floors, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige floor and green benchtop.

ICON Tower

Allard Ward Architects

Contemporary single-wall wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Oronoco Condominiums

The Neighborhoods of EYA

Thomas Arledge
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Master Bathroom and Basement Remodel - Arlington, VA

Case Architects & Remodelers

Director of Project Development Michael Sass https://www.houzz.com/pro/msass/michael-sass-case-design-remodeling-inc Director of Project Development Gizem Ozkaya https://www.houzz.com/pro/gozkaya/gizem-ozkaya-case-design-remodeling-inc Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Contemporary Home Bar

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped home bar in Orlando with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Toll Brothers Verde River, Rio Verde

Toll Brothers, Inc.

CDC Designs and Josh Caldwell Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, beige splashback, beige 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.