Phillip Cocker Photography The Decadent Adult Retreat! Bar, Wine Cellar, 3 Sports TV's, Pool Table, Fireplace and Exterior Hot Tub. A custom bar was designed my McCabe Design & Interiors to fit the homeowner's love of gathering with friends and entertaining whilst enjoying great conversation, sports tv, or playing pool. The original space was reconfigured to allow for this large and elegant bar. Beside it, and easily accessible for the homeowner bartender is a walk-in wine cellar. Custom millwork was designed and built to exact specifications including a routered custom design on the curved bar. A two-tiered bar was created to allow preparation on the lower level. Across from the bar, is a sitting area and an electric fireplace. Three tv's ensure maximum sports coverage. Lighting accents include slims, led puck, and rope lighting under the bar. A sonas and remotely controlled lighting finish this entertaining haven.

Rancho Mirage - New Build Ground Up

Kelly Darling Spadoni - Darling Interiors

Modern wet bar featuring clean-lined slab doors and quartz counter tops to flow with the adjacent kitchen and stacked stone wall feature to flow with the adjacent living space.

Waterfront Home Renovation

Rossi Construction Inc.

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Wet Bar

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

The former galley kitchen was reconfigured as the new wet bar. The original slate floor was preserved but new cabinets with thermofoil doors and new back-painted glass countertops were installed. Photography by Ehlen Creative.

Indian Wells Custom Wet Bar

Lezlie Trujillo Interior Design

Photo of an expansive contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, limestone splashback, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

2014 NARI Capital CotY, Merit Award Winner, Kitchen $40,001 to $80

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

Michael Nash Design Build & Homes
Contemporary home bar in DC Metro with limestone splashback.

Pine Canyon Residence

Smith Architects inc.

Inspiration for a contemporary wet bar in Phoenix with limestone splashback.

Somerhill

Sterling Custom Homes

This contemporary basement renovation including a bar, walk in wine room, home theater, living room with fireplace and built-ins, two banquets and furniture grade cabinetry.

Contemporary Home Bar Design Ideas with Limestone 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.