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Contemporary single-wall wet bar in Melbourne with an undermount sink, green cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Remington

Paul Gray Homes

This basement pub really makes a stunning statement with the dark stone bar, quartz countertops and plenty of shelving to showcase your favorite spirits and wines.

Tahoe Beach Club Loft

Aspen Leaf Interiors

Large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bayfront Beauty

April Balliette

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Open Wet Bar

Kimmel Studio Architects

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with an integrated sink, grey cabinets, grey splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

2019 - Snowy Egret Lane

Jilco Kitchen and Bath

Kitchen Designer (Savannah Schmitt) Cabinetry (Eudora Full Access, Homestead Door Style, Iron Finish, Floating Shelves - Heirloom Ash) Photographer (Smiths Do Love) Builder (Vintage Homes)

Modern Fleming Island Home

BeeTree Homes

Photo of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown floor, white benchtop, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Basement Remodel | Roswell GA

Kalaa Chakra Interiors

Anastasia Alkema Photography
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtop and glass sheet splashback.

Midnight Magic Bar

Aubrey Costello

Photo Credit: Studio Three Beau
Small contemporary galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Los Angeles Design Build

Dauer Design

Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, just south of Beverly Hills, this two story (with basement) contemporary gem boasts large ipe eaves and other wood details, warming the interior and exterior design. The rear indoor-outdoor flow is perfection. An exceptional entertaining oasis in the middle of the city. Photo by Lynn Abesera

K2 Ranch

Studio 133

David O. Marlow
This is an example of an expansive contemporary seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Hidden Treasure - Wet Bar

Griffin Design

Designed By: Robby & Lisa Griffin Photios By: Desired Photo
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Transitional Glamour

Lavish

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Toronto with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, open cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx benchtops, mirror splashback and yellow benchtop.

Sembawang Landed

Neu Konceptz Pte Ltd

Photo of a contemporary galley seated home bar in Singapore with mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Edna House

Square Deal Remodeling Co.

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Portland with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Brookfield Addition

Mukwonago Remodeling

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Milwaukee with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Custom Walnut Bar

Woodland Partners Custom Builders

Custom bar with walnut cabinetry and a waterfall edged, hand fabricated, counter top of end grain wood with brass infused strips.
This is an example of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in New York with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and brown floor.

Spotlight: Decora Cabinetry

The Corner Cabinet

Design ideas for a large contemporary wet bar in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Basement Bar Pitcures

Pro Basement Inc.

Unique Bar with Galley micro kitchen Lily Otte
Expansive contemporary home bar in St Louis with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bridgetown Pass 2

Trellis Residential

Contemporary wet bar in Charleston with no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, red splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Home Bar Design Ideas with Brown 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.