Photos by Andrew Giammarco Photography.
Design ideas for a small contemporary bar cart in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, cork floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

All-in-one bespoke cocktail cabinet/fridge and tall pantry cupboard!!

Sara Slade Interiors

Our client needed extra storage for larger items such as a vacuum cleaner, but also to house a bar and wine fridge. We designed this piece to compliment our Kitchen design. The curved lines and mirrored back panel prevent the piece from feeling to oppressive.

EXPANDING DOWN UNDER

Princeton Design Collaborative

Photo by: Jeffrey Edward Tryon
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, cork floors and beige floor.

Contemporary Home Bar

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, glass tile splashback, cork floors, marble benchtops and grey splashback.

Private Residence

Pinnacle Design

Dan Denardo
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cork floors and brown floor.

Large Interior Home Renovation

TATCOR Building & Remodeling

Convenient sink and counter top combination with gray cabinetry/drawers, silver accents, black granite counter top and drop-in sink. Additionally, custom wooden shelving added above the sink providing a decorative appeal.

Entertainment & Party Room

Christine Lilley Design

Inspiration for a contemporary home bar in Grand Rapids with dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, cork floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

LaSalle Contemporary Estate Home

Atwood Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback and cork floors.

Sanctuary Remodel

Living Craft Design-Build

Basement bar
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, cork floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Pinery Castle Bar

Rocky Mountain Cabinet Company

Walk out basement wet bar Our client had a blank wall in their basement that they wanted to make into a wine bar and cocktail lounge.
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, cork floors, beige floor, beige benchtop and marble benchtops.

LaSalle Contemporary Estate Home

Atwood Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback and cork floors.

Large Interior Home Renovation

TATCOR Building & Remodeling

LaSalle Contemporary Estate Home

Atwood Custom Homes

Photo of a large contemporary galley wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback and cork floors.

Large Interior Home Renovation

TATCOR Building & Remodeling

Contemporary Home Bar Design Ideas with Cork Floors

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.