This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall home bar in Hertfordshire with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and mirror splashback.

Alamo Bungalow

Kimberley Harrison Interiors

For a young family with 3 small boys comfort and functionality were key but style was not sacrificed as the homeowner was willing to add playful touches to the family room and dining room space where the family spends most of their time. Scott Hargis

African Wenge and Metal

Joseph and Curtis Custom Wine Cellars

CONTEMPORARY WINE CELLAR AND BAR WITH GLASS AND CHROME. STAINLESS STEEL BAR AND WINE RACKS AS WELL AS CLEAN AND SEXY DESIGN
Large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in New York with glass benchtops, white splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Stewart Kitchen

Jay Rambo Co.

Designer, Shelley Goodrich Cummins, CKD. Eurowood construction, High Gloss Thermofoil, Dark Ebony finish.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and glass benchtops.

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Photo of a contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops and beige floor.

Exotic Veneer in Malvern, PA

Bluebell Kitchens

Design ideas for a contemporary home bar in Philadelphia with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets and glass benchtops.

Lincoln Towers Combination

Studio ST Architects, P.C.

Custom wet bar with a glass countertop and shelves, as well as custom bronze detailing, which allows light to filter through
Design ideas for a large contemporary wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, glass benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Contemporary Built-In cabinetry

K. Salowe & Co.

Custom designed bar in private residence including fiber optic star ceiling, glass countertop with multi-color edge lighting, art glass knee wall and backsplash with back-lighting, lots of storage space behind

Dwelling

Keough Stearns Interiors

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall bar cart in New York with glass benchtops.

Balboa, Newport Peninsula

Erica Bryen Design

Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops and white splashback.

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Photo of a contemporary galley wet bar in Miami with open cabinets, glass benchtops, mirror splashback and white floor.

Contemporary Pool Table / Bar

The Nielsen Collection

Christi Nielsen Photography
Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, glass benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and blue benchtop.

Full Home Custom Millwork

DMVdesign Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, glass benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Oxshott Cinema

Fiona Brass Interiors

brushed metal inlay, bespoke joinery
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Surrey with black cabinets, glass benchtops and black benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen with Glass Countertops

Contemporary Designs In Cabinetry

Contemporary Designs in Cabinetry, Renee VanDyne
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped home bar in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and light hardwood floors.

Villa Vento

Arca|Deco

Andrés García
Large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops and marble floors.

Calligaris

AKO Design Center

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary seated home bar in New York with brown cabinets, glass benchtops, brown splashback and concrete floors.

Trump Palace

Michael Wolk Design Associates

Soft, gossamer thin curtains by MWS Drapery filter the sunlight that streams through the large windows. Butterscotch bar stools sit adjacent to the elegant bar area, perfect for entertaining.

Vauxhall Apartment

Eleanor Baines Photography

Eleanor Baines Photography
Photo of a contemporary bar cart in London with open cabinets, glass benchtops and light hardwood floors.

HOTEL METRO900_BAR

Daniela Perrella_DArt architettura

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Naples with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, glass benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, marble floors and black benchtop.

Contemporary Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass Benchtops

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.