Steven Rossi Photography LLC
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in New York with medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, open cabinets, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Apollo

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Collier's Reserve

Twin A General Contracting of SWFL., Inc.

Designer: L-Design Studio Photos: Christina Seifert
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley home bar in Miami with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

CENTRESTONE RESIDENCE

Gibson Contracting

Photo of a contemporary wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Lake Tapps - Snag Island

Madera Furniture Company

Preliminary designs and finished pieces for a beautiful custom home we contributed to in 2018. The basic layout and specifications were provided, we designed and created the finished product.

Main Floor Reno

Ideal Home Design Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Toronto with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Gallery

HTS Systems

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors and grey floor.

Thornview Retreat

Spirit Builders

Contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, concrete floors and brown floor.

Contemporary Midtown

Elite Cabinets

Large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, concrete floors, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback and grey floor.

Gallery

Advanced Building Center Inc

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orange County with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Westcliff

1685 Kitchen Design Studio

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Suwanee Basement

Infinite Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Contemporary New Construction

Single Source Builders

Wet bar in finished basement of tasteful modern contemporary.
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, marble splashback, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Suwanee Basement

Infinite Home

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Rustic Contemporary Clubhouse

Borgani Kitchens Cabinetry and Custom Closets

Close up of this stunning hand hammered copper back panel tile with a waterfall edge quartz countertop. This custom island has a dishwasher and pull out cabinetry for extra storage. The other side has two under-counter refrigerators, stainless steel microwave and don't lets not forget the stainless steel ice maker.

Meadowlark New Build

MC Designs and Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary galley seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Custom Bar & Living Area

MasterWorks Custom Cabinets, LLC

This custom bar is made of stained alder with recessed paneling. The lower bar contains mini fridge and kegerator.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Raleigh with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown splashback.

Москва Сити

Diakonova Designs

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Martis Camp-138

MWA, Inc.

Home bar with sit at counter and wine fridge. Photos: Paul Hamill
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Other with dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, brown floor and grey benchtop.

CJM

CJM Communities

This is an example of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Miami with light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, glass tile splashback and beige floor.

Contemporary Home Bar Design Ideas with Brown Splashback

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.