Drapery Connection's Kathy Salerno: Chicago Condo

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with glass benchtops, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Calligaris

AKO Design Center

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops and grey splashback.

Дом с рыцарями

Архитектурное бюро «Дом-А»

This is an example of a contemporary seated home bar in Moscow with glass benchtops.

Basement bar overlooking theater

Digital Living

This is an example of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Collier Addition

Williamson Construction

This is an example of a contemporary seated home bar in Other with glass benchtops.

Krackle Glass Counter Tops

Anchor-Ventana Glass

Krackle Glass Counter Top with Saten Glass Front secured with Caps at the Bar
Photo of a contemporary home bar in Austin with glass-front cabinets and glass benchtops.

Appartement à Beaugrenelle

Gil Bakhtiar - Architecte Designer

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Paris with open cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

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.

Création d 'un espace bar dans une piéce de vie

Decor’home by Julie & Zahra

Création d’un espace bar dans une pièce de vie. Sur mesure : Étagère murale en verre + bar.
Inspiration for a contemporary seated home bar in Lille with glass benchtops, concrete floors and grey floor.

Lincoln Towers Combination

Studio ST Architects, P.C.

Custom wet bar with bronze branch-shaped detailing
Large contemporary wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, glass benchtops and light hardwood floors.

SERVIZIO FOTOGRAFICO - Showroom

micro interior design

servizio fotografico: Debora Di Michele (micro interior design)
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, glass benchtops, porcelain floors, beige floor and multi-coloured 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.

Appartement à Beaugrenelle

Gil Bakhtiar - Architecte Designer

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Paris with open cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic floors and white floor.

Modern Lakehouse Guest Bar

HEI Design

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops and white floor.

Vega

Cabernet Kitchen & Bath

Bob Morris
Design ideas for a contemporary home bar in San Francisco with glass benchtops.

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
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in New York with glass benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors and black cabinets.

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
Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in New York with dark hardwood floors, glass benchtops, white splashback, brown floor, black benchtop and open cabinets.

Bel Air Beauty

BuildAppeal Design & Remodel

virtuallyherestudios
This is an example of a contemporary seated home bar in Orange County with glass benchtops and grey floor.

Fresco - Irvine

International Custom Designs

A festive mixture of fun and sophistication make this game room the perfect space to entertain guests. The art selection was inspired by the clients’ love of travel and highlights their favorite locations from around the world.

Balboa, Newport Peninsula

Erica Bryen Design

Ryan Garvin
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orange County with white cabinets, glass benchtops and white splashback.

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.