Photo by Gieves Anderson
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Nashville with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and black floor.

Gold Coast Residence

Eva Quateman Interiors

Tony Soluri Photography
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Bleached Oak Bar

Adriatic Construction

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, slate floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Solaris Vail, Colorado

Greenauer Design Group

Contemporary galley seated home bar in Denver with dark hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and black floor.

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.

A Barn on a Floor: Reclaimed, Rustic Beauty

Artistic Floors by Design, Inc.

Photo of a contemporary home bar in Denver with black floor.

Buffalo Lake - Kitchen

Griffin Design

Designed By: Robby And Lisa Griffin Photos By: Desired Photo
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Houston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and grey benchtop.

Tresco

Visbeen Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Grand Rapids with blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and an undermount sink.

Il Nostro Sogno

Dwelling Designs

Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, black cabinets, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors and black floor.

Fox Chapel Wine Bar

NOTION, LLC

Notion, LLC Designer: Natalia Dragunova Photographer: Bradd Celidonia
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Urbanwood

Divine Custom Homes

Spacecrafting
Photo of a contemporary seated home bar in Minneapolis with light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black floor and brown benchtop.

Il Nostro Sogno

Andrea Swan - Swan Architecture

Landmark Photography
Photo of a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, dark hardwood floors and black floor.

Modern New Home - Ground Up

Heritage Construction Companies, LLC.

Photo of an expansive contemporary single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain floors and black floor.

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry- Signature Golf Point

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry

Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, black floor and white benchtop.

Bars

Redl World Class Kitchens

From the white bar stools to the blue interior cabinet lighting, everything about this bar says contemporary. Redl Kitchens 156 Jessop Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7N 1Y4 10341-124th Street Edmonton, AB T5N 3W1 1733 McAra St Regina, SK, S4N 6H5

Turkey Farm

Akar ARchiTecture

Farshid Assassi
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, marble floors and black floor.

Antique Mirror Backsplash

KraftMaster Renovations

A contemporary wet bar is an absolute stunner in this sitting room. Black flat panel cabinetry blends into the flooring, while the front stone waterfall edge in Black Taurus is a WOW factor, complimented by the solid brass hanging shelves, brass hardware and faucet. The backsplash is an antique mirror for a moody vibe that fits this room perfectly.

Home Bar

Delta Kitchens Ltd

This home bar was designed for a new house being built. The work top is Ural Grey Quartz and the shelves and carcass is Anthracite Mountain Larch and glass. This looks great with the mirrored backs, LED lighting and customers choice of bar stools.

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.

Tawny House

User

This is an example of a contemporary galley seated home bar in London with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, carpet, black floor and black benchtop.

Contemporary Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Floor

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.