This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Tampa with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Maple Coffee Bar- De Pere Display

Valley Cabinet Inc.

Inspiration for a contemporary wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Eagle Ridge Circle Residence

4D Design + Consulting

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

2019 - Custom Home

GREAT FALLS Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops and multi-coloured benchtop.

Contemporary Custom Home with Opposing Garages

Tundra Homes

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

North Rim - Wild Rye 2

Pacwest Builders LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Luxury Cinema Room & Home Bar

Bayswater Interiors

The home bar had custom cabinetry including these cupboards with confectionary shelves so the children could have snacks to take in to the adjoining Cinema room. Behind the shelves is additional storage.

Wet Bar Remodel

BPL Design Group

Beachfront Bar Contempo Remodel
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bay Village

KAS Interior Design

Contemporary bar detail. Undermount sink with beer tap. Photographer: Laura A. Suglia-Isgro, ASID
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Charming Starter At Argyle

Decor Innovation Designs - Home Staging

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Waterstone 2

M2 Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic splashback, carpet, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Northfield IL Private Residence

Lumenory

This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, onyx benchtops, stone slab splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

kitchen in Whitehouse Station

Stone Art Design Home Design Center LLC

This kitchen in Whitehouse Station has glazed off white cabinets, and a distressed green-gray island. Touches of modern and touches of rustic are combined to create a warm, cozy family space.

Peale Park In-Law-Suite

Design Freedom, inc.

An in-law-suite or just some extra space for guests and entertaining, this Addition sits a few steps across the deck from the house. A modest living area with wet bar has vaulted ceilings with clerestory windows over the French doors. The bathroom is in the center with a vaulted ceiling above. A private small bedroom sits at the rear, with high ceilings and lots of natural light. The small scale is in keeping with the 100-year-old house, while the shed roof and wall of glass give it a contemporary spin. Deck was re-built and stairs added.

Luxury Interior Renovation

District Homes

This is an example of a contemporary seated home bar in Calgary with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, metal splashback, light hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Open plan KItchen and Bar area

Vama Living

Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback and multi-coloured benchtop.

Luxury Underground

Lauren Levant Interior

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop and marble benchtops.

Game Room

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

This home game room features a custom pool table, wall sconces, lighting fixtures and custom seating.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary galley seated home bar in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Wagoneer Custom Home

Forward Design Build Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

8330 Line 8 - Kitchen

Kraemer Kitchen and Bath

Separate area from kitchen for bar or coffee/tea with small sink, built-in small fridge, glass cabinets and plenty of storage space.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Toronto with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Contemporary Home Bar Design Ideas with Multi-Coloured Benchtop

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.