Butlers pantry with walk in pantry across from it.
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Houston with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Curlew House

Round Table Design

The clients approached us to design them a more modern and organic refuge for their second home on the Texas Coast. They did not want the traditional coastal look but rather a clean look that would accentuate the amazing outdoor view. They frequently entertain and wanted a gathering space as well as functional comfortable bedrooms for their quests. The main areas were gutted and the transformation was everything they hoped for......

Cabinets

Dalton Carpet One Floor & Home

Butler Pantry and Bar Design by Dalton Carpet One Wellborn Cabinets- Cabinet Finish: Maple Bleu; Door Style: Sonoma; Countertops: Cherry Java; Floating Shelves: Deuley Designs; Floor Tile: Aplha Brick, Country Mix; Grout: Mapei Pewter; Backsplash: Metallix Collection Nickels Antique Copper; Grout: Mapei Chocolate; Paint: Benjamin Moore HC-77 Alexandria Beige Photo by: Dennis McDaniel

Summit Signature Homes, Inc.

Beechen & Dill Homes

A custom home builder in Chicago's western suburbs, Summit Signature Homes, ushers in a new era of residential construction. With an eye on superb design and value, industry-leading practices and superior customer service, Summit stands alone. Custom-built homes in Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Western Springs, and other western suburbs.

Riverfront Home

Feeney Inc.

Construction and Design: https://www.houzz.com/pro/riverworks/riverworks-design-studio Design: https://www.houzz.com/pro/philkeandesigngroup/phil-kean-design-group Photos: https://www.houzz.com/pro/tdaspit/tommy-daspit-photographer

Idea ShowHouse 2014

Arteva Homes

Photo of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Greenwood Road, West Vancouver

Raveninside

Theater/Bar/Games Room
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Vancouver with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, mosaic tile splashback, carpet, grey floor and black benchtop.

Modern San Diego History

Marrokal Design & Remodeling

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Our New DFW Showroom

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Austin with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor, no sink, mosaic tile splashback and black benchtop.

Cranbrook Custom Home - Custom home

Cranbrook Custom Homes

Photo of a contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Detroit with open cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Contemporary Beach Home

Vertex AV

40' Sony TV for a pool table room
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Glass tops

Artistry in Glass

3/4" clear glass raised bar top with brushed stainless steel standoffs.
Inspiration for a contemporary seated home bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

High Fashion Penthouse

Kalu Interiors

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Rift-Cut Contemporary

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and white benchtop.

Penguin Basements - Thornhill - Finished Basement Renovation

Penguin Basements, ltd.

Christian Saunders
Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Giardullo

Lori Manning Designs

Butlers pantry is ready to be the center for entertainment
Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

Manotick Custom Home- Contemporary Elegance

StyleHaus Interiors

Marc Fowler- Metropolis Studio
Design ideas for a contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Lower Level Renovation

Square Inch Design

photography: Viktor Ramos
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley wet bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Cherry Creek North Modern

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped home bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Contemporary Home Bar

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback and white benchtop.

Contemporary Home Bar Design Ideas with Mosaic 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.