Mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, brown cabinets, linoleum floors, beige floor, brown benchtop, wood benchtops and brown splashback.

Projet Toisinges

Aloona Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Lyon with an undermount sink, laminate benchtops, linoleum floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

New Jersey Shore House

Philip Petrino Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops and linoleum floors.

Bars

Apex Kitchens and Bath

Contemporary single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and linoleum floors.

GuyCo - Beechtree Basement

The Guy Corporation

This kitchenette features a full refrigerator/freezer, microwave, wine cooler, and sink.
Photo of a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and linoleum floors.

Craftsman Residence

Dunn Carpentry

This is an example of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, linoleum floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Entertaining on the Terrace Level

Ketmar Development Corp

Gorgeous lower level bar and card table. Natural textures and tones throughout gathering room, bar, wine cellar, exercise room and guest suite.
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and linoleum floors.

The Discovery

Linwood Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary home bar in Vancouver with linoleum floors and grey floor.

GuyCo - Beechtree Basement

The Guy Corporation

Here is a closer look at the bar. The refrigerator has a drawer style freezer.
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and linoleum floors.

GuyCo - Beechtree Basement

The Guy Corporation

This basement bar with kitchenette features a full refrigerator, a wine cooler, a microwave, and a bar sink.
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and linoleum floors.

Entertaining on the Terrace Level

Ketmar Development Corp

Gorgeous lower level bar and card table. Natural textures and tones throughout gathering room, bar, wine cellar, exercise room and guest suite.
Contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and linoleum floors.

Entertaining on the Terrace Level

Ketmar Development Corp

Contemporary Home Bar Design Ideas with Linoleum Floors

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.