Design ideas for a contemporary galley wet bar with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops and grey benchtop.

Small contemporary single-wall home bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, black splashback, stone tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Back Counter with Antiqued Mirror Backsplash

Dedico Design

Photo of a contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with no sink, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, multi-coloured benchtop, dark wood cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.

Contemporary Casa Vida Bar

YKK Interiors

Luxurious Home Basement Bar Featuring a Custom Wine Vault with Stone Backsplash and a Champagne Trough Sink, Ideal for Elegant Entertainment
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Villa S

INTERIOR DESIGN made by district8 GmbH

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This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Munich with light hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

FIDDLETOWN KITCHEN

Tomlinson Kitchen and Bath

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Création d 'un espace bar dans une piéce de vie

Decor’home by Julie & Zahra

Création d’un espace bar dans une pièce de vie. Sur mesure : Étagère murale en verre + bar.
Inspiration for a contemporary seated home bar in Lille with glass benchtops, concrete floors and grey floor.

Mediterranean Modern - Madison Park

Community Builders, LLC

Corner alcove - wet bar with lighted shelves, integrated icemaker, marble counter top, Brizo Luxe Gold fixtures.
Design ideas for a small contemporary home bar in Seattle with marble benchtops.

Marshall St. Bar +

LaBonte Construction

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Milwaukee with no sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Marshall St. Bar +

LaBonte Construction

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Milwaukee with no sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Marshall St. Bar +

LaBonte Construction

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Milwaukee with no sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Walnut Creek Whole Home Remodel

Rexford Design

custom floating shelves to display Japanese whiskey collection above dry bar and wine fridge
Photo of a contemporary single-wall home bar in San Francisco with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, vinyl floors and white benchtop.

Walnut Creek Whole Home Remodel

Rexford Design

custom floating shelves to display Japanese whiskey collection above dry bar and wine fridge
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall home bar in San Francisco.

Rustic Contemporary

Cabinet Concepts by Design

Design ideas for a small contemporary home bar in Other.

Marshall St. Bar +

LaBonte Construction

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Milwaukee with no sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Private Residence, Berkshire, Home Bar

Barclay Interiors Ltd

A contemporary bar with blue cabinets, a marble top, mirrored backsplash, and accented with an orange chair.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Berkshire with no sink, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and white benchtop.

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TJM Cabinets

Contemporary galley wet bar with an undermount sink, quartz benchtops and grey benchtop.

Floating Shelves Contemporary 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.