Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, carpet, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Masculine Orinda

Kimberley Harrison Interiors

Inspiration for a contemporary home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback and black benchtop.

Clements

Dana Construction Company LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Huntington Road (2)

Heller & Associates

A decidedly modern, no-nonsense vibe permeates this 2018 kitchen remodel in Huntington Woods. Sleek gray and white cabinets feature flush mounted pulls reminiscent of filing cabinets. Hardworking Viking appliances and an industrial looking citrus juicer stand ready to get things done. Minimalist bar stools tuck neatly away beneath the extended island countertop. The one-handled, high arc faucet with gourmet spray joins an under-mount sink in front of an unadorned new picture window. Contemporary French doors by Weather Shield flank either side of the sink to create a calming sense of symmetry and balance. A second glance reveals understated touches that soften the edges of the kitchen to make it inviting and comfortable. Etched glass doors grace the upper cabinets in the side pantry. The stainless steel backsplashes wear a subtle, circular rubbed sheen. A trio of delicately bent glass pendants reminiscent of glowing Asian paper lanterns hover serenely above the length of the island's waterfalled countertop. The quartzite countertops themselves appear soft, almost like translucent origami paper that has been lovingly folded, refolded, and smoothed back out. The countertop edges are mitered and gently square to cascade to the floor with a graceful waterfall effect down to the walnut floors. The initial room design included a walk-in pantry, which during construction was transformed into an open wine bar with finished cabinetry. The square stepped ceiling detail symmetrically positioned over the island is the pleasing result of dropping the ceiling by two inches to conceal an original dropped beam. The finished design honors the spirit of the home's original design while ushering it graciously into the present day.

University

Studio Lema

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

House Curious

Lazenby

Photographer: Matt Clayton Lazenby’s Light Natural polished concrete is a creative addition to Sommer Pyne’s brainchild, House Curious. Designed to be a perfect environment for regular use and to add to the homeowners desire to “create magic for lovely people”. Lazenby’s Light Natural polished concrete floors have been installed 100mm deep over underfloor heating. Inside and out, House Curious comprises 207m² of Lazenby’s mottled, satin finished, iconic concrete floors creating elegant architectural lines throughout. Due to logistics and project programme the internal and external areas were installed at 2 different times. Four external steps were installed at a separate time due to their size at approx. 8m long and all shutters were stripped so that the faces could be rendered. This technique ensured that the steps were as close a match as possible to the connecting patio, forming a sleek architectural space.

Stunning Traditional Holiday Decor With A Twist

Pamela Harvey Interiors

Our St. Pete studio shows you how to decorate a home for the holidays with style and elegance. A neatly decorated Christmas tree, wreaths in Christmas colors, and matching decor in holiday colors are the essential elements of your Christmas wonderland. See our designs for holiday decor inspiration. --- Pamela Harvey Interiors offers interior design services in St. Petersburg and Tampa, and throughout Florida's Suncoast area, from Tarpon Springs to Naples, including Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Sarasota. For more about Pamela Harvey Interiors, see here: https://www.pamelaharveyinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.pamelaharveyinteriors.com/portfolio-galleries/oak-hill-home

Our Work

Fine Designs Custom Cabinets & Closets

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Marquette | 2016

Coats Homes

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and beaded inset cabinets.

Mayfair duplex penthouse

Olivier Dassance Photography

Olivier Dassance
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in London with dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback and beige floor.

A Contemporary Beach Condominium

Shuster Design Associates

Bar area in large open floor plan social space. Details include custom-made 10-foot freestanding Michelangelo marble bar, Macassar ebony bar accents and shelves, zebrawood wall paneling with a flat-panel LED television.

Red Butte

Aspen Design Room

The media, game room and bar deserve as much attention as the bedroom and kitchen. The dark hardwood floor contrast wit the light walls and wood ceilings to create a rich atmosphere. Custom cabinets in the bar and large flat screen TV make this a space to entertain for many occasions.

ZS Residence

Freeform

Mid-sized contemporary galley home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback and white benchtop.

Mediterranean Modern - Madison Park

Community Builders, LLC

Corner alcove packed with features. Lighted shelves, Sink, Ice Maker, Marble top, vessel sink...
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Seattle with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback and white benchtop.

Hidden Treasure - Wet Bar

Griffin Design

Designed By: Robby & Lisa Griffin Photios By: Desired Photo
Inspiration for 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.

West 67th Street, Lincoln Square, NYC

Lilian H. Weinreich, Architects

Photo of Efficient Dry Bar Photographer: © Francis Dzikowski
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Old Hollywood Living Room/Bar

House of Cline Design

Large contemporary galley seated home bar in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Bars

Ginny Capo

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, ceramic splashback and vinyl floors.

Caulfield North Private Residence

Cazam Kitchens

Steven Sklifas Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Melbourne with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and marble splashback.

Northlawn

La Marco Homes

Stylish and compact home bar.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback and grey 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.