Saari & Forrai Photography Briarwood II Construction
Large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Full Home Custom Millwork

DMVdesign Inc.

Inspiration for a 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.

Full Home Custom Millwork

DMVdesign Inc.

This is an example of a 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
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Surrey with black cabinets, glass benchtops and black 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.

Millennium Tower

StudioBecker

A kitchen ideal for entertaining was accomplished by utilizing integrated appliances that included both a refrigerator and wine refrigerator, two dishwashers (the owner was accustomed to having 5) and a BBQ for indoor grilling using Miele cooktops. Studio Becker’s Concealed Elevation System (CES) was utilized in the island for storage of small appliances and maximizing the space inside the large island, while seating at the island provides an opportunity for casual dining. Collection M was utilized in a combination of Manhattan Alpi grey matte and Portofino in white high gloss, accented by aluminum toekicks with the bar cylinder and CES interior in aquamarine. The client’s request for a bar and liqueur storage was accomplished with a display featuring drawers topped with clear glass. The display is crowned by a cylindrical champagne cooler and glass bar that swivels.

Contemporary Home Remodel in Boca Raton, FL

Allied Kitchen, Bath, Home and Outdoor Living

Mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback and light hardwood floors.

Full Home Custom Millwork

DMVdesign Inc.

Design ideas for a 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.

Home bar/lounge

Jaimie Anand Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Austin with glass benchtops and vinyl floors.

Drapery Connection's Kathy Salerno: Chicago Condo

Drapery Connection

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with glass benchtops.

Lincoln Towers Combination

Studio ST Architects, P.C.

Close up of the custom bronze screen at the wet bar
Photo of a large contemporary wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, glass benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Appartement à Beaugrenelle

Gil Bakhtiar - Architecte Designer

Photo 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.

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.