Contemporary home bar in Denver.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary wet bar in Columbus with open cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Private Residence in West Essex

Prestige Audio Ltd

This is an example of a large contemporary galley home bar in Essex with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Newton St Custom Home

Chase Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Residential Squash Court and Pool House

Wyant Architecture

At grade level, the pavilion serves as both a pool house, with kitchenette and changing room facilities, and as a viewing deck for the court below. Photo: Jeffrey Totaro

Modern Excitement | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

Now this is a bar made for entertaining, conversation and activity. With seating on both sides of the peninsula you'll feel more like you're in a modern brewery than in a basement. A secret hidden bookcase allows entry into the hidden brew room and taps are available to access from the bar side. What an energizing project with bright bold pops of color against warm walnut, white enamel and soft neutral walls. Our clients wanted a lower level full of life and excitement that was ready for entertaining. Photography by Spacecrafting Photography Inc.

Home Bar

THINK Architecture, Inc.

Photos: Josh Caldwell
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors, glass sheet splashback and grey floor.

Wickenburg Contemporary

R.J. Gurley Construction

Design ideas for a contemporary galley seated home bar in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and red benchtop.

Indian Ridge Remodel

Angela Wells Interior Design

Trent Teigen
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Bayside

TM GRADY BUILDERS

This is an example of a contemporary home bar in Orange County.

Custom Design - Bar - The Ridges

Blue Heron

Private Residence
Photo of an expansive contemporary single-wall wet bar in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor, beige benchtop, a drop-in sink and solid surface benchtops.

Melbourne Beach House

Jeffrey K. Joseph Residential Design LLC

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

Castlewood Dr.

Janet Biddick Designs

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Palisades 220 2023

Venuti Woodworking

This is an example of a contemporary home bar in Salt Lake City.

Living room

Mia Karlsson Interior Design Ltd

Inspiration for a contemporary home bar in London.

Mirrors and Shelves

Dimensions in Glass, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary home bar in New York.

Modern Townhouse

Koo de Kir

Photography by Eric Roth Styling by Stacy Kunstel
This is an example of a contemporary home bar in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, timber splashback and light hardwood floors.

Greenwich Street, San Francisco

FQ DESIGNS GROUP

Photo of a contemporary galley seated home bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

Barnaby Woods Dining Room

Aidan Design

Inspiration for a contemporary home bar in DC Metro.

Lake Ave

Kaegebein Fine Homebuilding LLC

Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey 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.