Designer: Kelly Taaffe Design, Inc. Photographer: Andrea Hope
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

Andrade Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops and light hardwood floors.

South Bham Mod

Margeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner

Small contemporary galley wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, timber splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Knox Street

Christiano Homes, Inc.

Lane Dittoe
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Alexander Palm Custom Home Build | Boca Raton

Hanna Homes

This new construction estate by Hanna Homes is prominently situated on Buccaneer Palm Waterway with a fantastic private deep-water dock, spectacular tropical grounds, and every high-end amenity you desire. The impeccably outfitted 9,500+ square foot home features 6 bedroom suites, each with its own private bathroom. The gourmet kitchen, clubroom, and living room are banked with 12′ windows that stream with sunlight and afford fabulous pool and water views. The formal dining room has a designer chandelier and is serviced by a chic glass temperature-controlled wine room. There’s also a private office area and a handsome club room with a fully-equipped custom bar, media lounge, and game space. The second-floor loft living room has a dedicated snack bar and is the perfect spot for winding down and catching up on your favorite shows.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ The grounds are beautifully designed with tropical and mature landscaping affording great privacy, with unobstructed waterway views. A heated resort-style pool/spa is accented with glass tiles and a beautiful bright deck. A large covered terrace houses a built-in summer kitchen and raised floor with wood tile. The home features 4.5 air-conditioned garages opening to a gated granite paver motor court. This is a remarkable home in Boca Raton’s finest community.⁠⠀

Cambria-Montgomery

Cosmos Marble and Granite

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped home bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Navesink River Home

Ginny Capo

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Holiday Drive- in progress

Dichotomy Interiors

kitchen bar
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Golden Isles Residence 1

2id Interiors

Emilio Collavino
Inspiration for a large contemporary home bar in Miami with dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Hidden Treasure - Wet Bar

Griffin Design

Designed By: Robby & Lisa Griffin Photios By: Desired Photo
This is an example 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.

Apartment refurbishment, Soho

Mark Pinney Associates

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in London with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Luxury Bar/ Recreation room

Carino Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary home bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

M + T Home

Taylor + Taylor

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Bel Air Contemporary

Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

Large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Oyster Pointe Way Residence

design styles architecture

Small contemporary galley home bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Boca Coastal Contemporary

The Decorators Unlimited

A zen, modern look where the feeling throughout the home is sophisticated yet comfortable. We captured the tranquil vibe with slate-inspired wall cladding throughout the main areas which is complimented with grey smoked glass on railings inside and out. The fabrics and finishes are earthy and neutral with subtle pops of color displayed in custom artwork. Custom wood millwork feature dark walnuts and champagne metallic finishes which add warmth to the matte porcelain flooring and stone surfaces.

Fish Tale 1

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Built by Award Winning, Certified Luxury Custom Home Builder SHELTER Custom-Built Living. Interior Details and Design- SHELTER Custom-Built Living Build-Design team. . Architect- DLB Custom Home Design INC.. Interior Decorator- Hollis Erickson Design.

Bel Air Contemporary

Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with open cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, light hardwood floors and an integrated sink.

Delray Noir

Nikki Levy Interiors

This 22' bar is a show piece like none other. Oversized and dramatic, it creates drama as the epicenter of the home. The hidden cabinet behind the agate acrylic panel is a true piece of art.

Woodfin

Constructionologists

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Home Bar Design Ideas with Marble 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.