Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Boca Raton Splendor

Bravas Boca Raton

Fully integrated Signature Estate featuring Creston controls and Crestron panelized lighting, and Crestron motorized shades and draperies, whole-house audio and video, HVAC, voice and video communication atboth both the front door and gate. Modern, warm, and clean-line design, with total custom details and finishes. The front includes a serene and impressive atrium foyer with two-story floor to ceiling glass walls and multi-level fire/water fountains on either side of the grand bronze aluminum pivot entry door. Elegant extra-large 47'' imported white porcelain tile runs seamlessly to the rear exterior pool deck, and a dark stained oak wood is found on the stairway treads and second floor. The great room has an incredible Neolith onyx wall and see-through linear gas fireplace and is appointed perfectly for views of the zero edge pool and waterway. The center spine stainless steel staircase has a smoked glass railing and wood handrail.

Parlor Level Bar Details

Urban Chalet Inc.

Photos by Dana Hoff
Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Inner City Two

Empire Kitchen & Bath

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, onyx benchtops, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Backlit Onyx Nuvolato Bar

Aria Stone Gallery

This masculine and modern Onyx Nuvolato marble bar and feature wall is perfect for hosting everything from game-day events to large cocktail parties. The onyx countertops and feature wall are backlit with LED lights to create a warm glow throughout the room. The remnants from this project were fashioned to create a matching backlit fireplace. Open shelving provides storage and display, while a built in tap provides quick access and easy storage for larger bulk items.

Contemporary Los Angeles Design Build

Dauer Design

Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, just south of Beverly Hills, this two story (with basement) contemporary gem boasts large ipe eaves and other wood details, warming the interior and exterior design. The rear indoor-outdoor flow is perfection. An exceptional entertaining oasis in the middle of the city. Photo by Lynn Abesera

Welwyn Basement Bar

Sai Interiors

We created a basement bar for this project. The clients wanted a social space away from the main house where they could relax and enjoy. Central to the design was the stunning Onyx bar top which we underlit with LED lighting. We also created a bespoke bar unit with LED lighting. The doors open back to create an indoor-outdoor concept.

Pac Heights Residence - Kitchenette Bar

Noz Design

Colin Price Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, beige splashback, light hardwood floors, onyx benchtops, stone slab splashback and beige benchtop.

Post Oak Place

JC Custom Design & Renovation

New Season Photography
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, onyx benchtops and brown splashback.

Unicom Starker

LIMA CERAMIC TILE LLC

Contemporary single-wall seated home bar in New York with onyx benchtops, slate floors and grey floor.

The Ultimate Smart Home

Smart Homes Innovations, Inc.

Expansive contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, onyx benchtops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

BISCAYNE PARK

Khadine Schultz Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Miami with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Orange County Contemporary Home

Roy Miller Painting, Inc.

Design ideas for a contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with beige floor, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops and concrete floors.

Post Oak Place

JC Custom Design & Renovation

New Season Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, onyx benchtops, brown splashback and white benchtop.

Bars

Redl World Class Kitchens

From the white bar stools to the blue interior cabinet lighting, everything about this bar says contemporary. Redl Kitchens 156 Jessop Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7N 1Y4 10341-124th Street Edmonton, AB T5N 3W1 1733 McAra St Regina, SK, S4N 6H5

Orange County Contemporary Home

Roy Miller Painting, Inc.

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, concrete floors and beige floor.

Organic Beauty

Freestyle Interiors

Inspiration for a large contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, onyx benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Backlit Onyx Nuvolato Bar

Aria Stone Gallery

Pac Heights Residence - Kitchenette Bar

Noz Design

Colin Price Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, beige splashback, onyx benchtops, stone slab splashback and beige benchtop.

Private Bar & Dining Area

MacAusland DESIGN

A private bar with bespoke hand made chandelier, backlit crystal stone bar front and bespoke backlit art glass 'curtaining'
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley wet bar with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Home Bar Design Ideas with Onyx 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.