Simple single wall home bar. Oak stained black with granite counter top. Grey glass with gold flake, glass back splash.
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors and grey splashback.

Sunny in Sunnyside

Kate Bendewald Interior Design (KBID)

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall bar cart in Denver with open cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Lower Level Renovation

Square Inch Design

photography: Viktor Ramos
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley wet bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Calabasas contemporary home

Noah Construction & Design

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and porcelain floors.

Remodel - Interior Architecture

FORNEY + architecture, LLC

small closet was transformed into a bar, project in St. Louis, MO
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in St Louis with granite benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors and matchstick tile splashback.

Intracoastal Home

Eleven C Corporation

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Rhythmic House

Kitty Lee Architecture

Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Granite / Steel Grey Ice

Indy Custom Stone

This is an example of a small contemporary galley wet bar in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Granby Mountain Home

Alpine Lumber

Builder | Sanctuary Custom Homes Photography | Jon Kohlwey Designer | Tara Bender Starmark Cabinetry
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bar Seating

System Six Kitchens

This Bar Area comes fully equipped with a Bar Seating area for drinks, sports or even a movie!
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Devon with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Boss House

Boss Design Ltd

Now here is a statement bar that makes a bold statement without overtaking the rest of this space. It has a lot of class, does not scream man cave or bar star in any means. Its again, very sophisticated, open, inviting and just wants you to join in the party fun! This home would definitely have the sense of in-completion if the homeowners chose not to include this bar. Photo Credit: Kevin Charlebois www.kevincharlebois.com Cabinet: The Cabinet Guy www.thecabinetguy.com Design: Boss Design www.bossdesign.ca

Mini Home Bar with Hand Painted Tiles

Fireclay Tile

Hand painted tiles can add nuance and dimension to any space. This galley kitchen's streamlined aesthetic get multifaceted with our Diamond Contour Handpainted Tile in a neutral motif. TILE SHOWN Handpainted Tile in Diamond Contour, Neutral Motif DESIGN Amy Mathie, Happy Interiors Group PHOTOS Courtney Conk, C.C. Photo Arts

Basement Bar

Kitchen & Floor Concepts

Bellmont Cabinetry Door Style: Horizon Door Finish: Frax
Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Alamitos Bay Project

Kennedy Cole Interior Design

This home bar is a quaint and simple space to grab a drink and a chat with friends. Fun art dresses this space up and an oversized brass mirror makes it balanced while reflecting natural light.

Gladesville Courtyard House

Vanessa Wegner Architect

Katherine Lu
Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Langdale

Westwood Fine Cabinetry-Vancouver

Since 1972 Westwood has been creating fine cabinetry that provides a truly custom look without the premium price. From our extremely broad selection, customers choose the combination of style, materials and finish that fits their lifestyle.

Harrison's Kitchen Remodel

CUSTOM HOMES BUILDERS

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Dining Room and Bar

Spruce Professional Organizing, LLC

Free standing home bar with floating shelves installed for additional bottle ad glass storage. Photos by Alex Fribourg
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with wood benchtops.

Contemporary in Clarksville

Kitchen & Bath Creations (KBC)

Interior Designer: Brigid Wethington, ASID Associate Photographer: JM Giordano Kitchen Designer: Chrissy Hogan
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, no sink, glass-front cabinets and blue cabinets.

Sample #5

Mike Healey Photography

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.