This home in Encinitas was in need of a refresh to bring the Ocean into this family near the beach. The kitchen had a complete remodel with new cabinets, glass, sinks, faucets, custom blue color to match our clients favorite colors of the sea, and so much more. We custom made the design on the cabinets and wrapped the island and gave it a pop of color. The dining room had a custom large buffet with teak tile laced into the current hardwood floor. Every room was remodeled and the clients even have custom GR Studio furniture, (the Dorian Swivel Chair and the Warren 3 Piece Sofa). These pieces were brand new introduced in 2019 and this home on the beach was the first to have them. It was a pleasure designing this home with this family from custom window treatments, furniture, flooring, gym, kids play room, and even the outside where we introduced our new custom GR Studio outdoor coverings. This house is now a home for this artistic family. To see the full set of pictures you can view in the Gallery under Encinitas Ocean Remodel.

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Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography

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This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, slate floors and grey floor.

Artistry Sarasota - Chagall Model Mid-Century Modern Club Room

Masterpiece Design Group

The open, airy entry leads to a bold, yet playful lounge-like club room; featuring blown glass bubble chandelier, functional bar area with display, and one-of-a-kind layered pattern ceiling detail.

Hidden Treasure - Wet Bar

Griffin Design

Designed By: Robby & Lisa Griffin Photios By: Desired Photo
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Vinci

M2 Interior Design

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Contemporary Home Bar

Large contemporary galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, glass tile splashback, beige floor and brown benchtop.

2021 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Interior Element $30,000 and Over

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

Degnan Design Builders, Inc., With team members Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home, LLC, R & D Drywall, Inc., and Design Electric of Madison, Inc., Deforest, Wisconsin, 2021 Regional CotY Award Winner Residential Interior Element $30,000 and Over

Bachelor Pad Bars

ADU Contractors - Build. Design. Remodel.

Wet bar in office area. Black doors with black floating shelves, black quartz countertop. Gold, white and calacatta marble backsplash in herringbone pattern.

Miami Contemporary

Susan Gail Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Contemporary/Modern Wine Cellars

Innovative Wine Cellar Designs

Innovative Wine Cellar Designs is the nation’s leading custom wine cellar design, build, installation and refrigeration firm. As a wine cellar design build company, we believe in the fundamental principles of architecture, design, and functionality while also recognizing the value of the visual impact and financial investment of a quality wine cellar. By combining our experience and skill with our attention to detail and complete project management, the end result will be a state of the art, custom masterpiece. Our design consultants and sales staff are well versed in every feature that your custom wine cellar will require.

Contemporary Los Angeles Design Build

Dauer Design

Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, just south of Beverly Hills, this two story (with basement) contemporary gem boasts large ipe eaves and other wood details, warming the interior and exterior design. The rear indoor-outdoor flow is perfection. An exceptional entertaining oasis in the middle of the city. Photo by Lynn Abesera

Modern Prairie in the Country

SKD Architects

Saari & Forrai Photography Briarwood II Construction
Photo of a 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, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Mudroom and Basement Bar in Hinsdale

Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork

Elizabeth Steiner Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback and glass tile splashback.

Progress Ridge Home Bar

Curren Creative Interiors LLC

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley wet bar in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, laminate floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

New Build Closer to Family

Ingrid Porter Interiors, LLC

A stylish built in bar area with storage galore!
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, carpet, beige floor and white benchtop.

Decora Hospital Lottery Home - Saskatoon

Durabuilt Windows & Doors Inc.

Home Wet Bar - this bar has a built in sink with a stunning gold faucet. The wine fridge is concealed in a stylish way. The real winner here is the wine wall and the design of the glass backsplash. Saskatoon Hospital Lottery Home Built by Decora Homes Windows and Doors by Durabuilt Windows and Doors Photography by D&M Images Photography

FIDDLETOWN KITCHEN

Tomlinson Kitchen and Bath

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional-Contemporary Home Design by I PLAN, LLC - Ocotillo, AZ

I PLAN, LLC - Architectural Design

Luxe Magazine
Large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with grey benchtop, glass tile splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Upscale Transitional

Arjay Builders Inc.

Large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Omaha with flat-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Patio Enclosed with Full Vision Glass/Aluminum Garage Doors

Seaside Surfaces LLC

We had a custom size glass & aluminum panel garage door made to rest right on the custom stained concrete counter. Instant WOW factor! Christopher Hill

Contemporary Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass Tile 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.