Photo Credit: Studio Three Beau
Small contemporary galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

KraftMaid: Wet Bar and Wine Storage

KraftMaid

Wet bar won't even begin to describe this bar area created for a couple who entertains as much as possible.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, concrete floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

1210 Macdonald Ranch

Luxe-Design

Large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Union Square Combination

Lauren Rubin Architecture

Alyssa Kirsten
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, no sink, light hardwood floors, grey floor and medium wood cabinets.

Robinhood Road Renovation - Wet Bar

Allard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc

Photography by: David Dietrich Renovation by: Tom Vorys, Cornerstone Construction Cabinetry by: Benbow & Associates Countertops by: Solid Surface Specialties Appliances & Plumbing: Ferguson Lighting Design: David Terry Lighting Fixtures: Lux Lighting

Contemporary Wet Bar - Hartland

timothyj kitchen & bath, inc.

Modern bar, Frameless cabinets in Vista Plus door style, rift wood species in Matte Eclipse finish by Wood-Mode Custom Cabinets, glass shelving highlighted with abundant LED lighting. Waterfall countertops

Kitchen Modernism

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Beautiful glass shelving in the cabinetry over the beverage fridge & bar sink creates the perfect beverage center at the end of the kitchen.
This is an example of a large contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Home Bar

Tami Smight Interiors

We took out an office in opening up the floor plan of this renovation. We designed this home bar complete with sink and beverage fridge which serves guests in the family room and living room. The mother of pearl penny round backsplash catches the light and echoes the coastal theme.

2019 Fall Parade of Homes - Dream Home

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Lower level wet bar with dark gray cabinets, open shelving and full height white tile backsplash.
Large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Bel-Air

Lion Builder Construction Inc

Remodeled by Lion Builder construction Design By Veneer Designs
Small contemporary single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback, white benchtop, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey splashback.

Gourmet Kitchen Renovation, Falls Church, VA

DuBro Architects + Builders

Contemporary wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Contemporary Kitchen

Kitchens & Interiors, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback and travertine floors.

The Club at Ravenna- Dante Project, Littleton, CO

Haven Design and Construction

This home's basement gameroom features a kitchenette/ bar with a beverage fridge, an under counter microwave and a full-sized sink. Open shelves above allow for easy access to plates, drinking glasses and coffee cups. Ample counter space leaves room for a serving bar or for a popcorn maker on movie nights. The expansive tile backsplash features gold metal accents that catch the light from the nearby stairwell.

Lake Cowichan Sunshine and Views

McPherson Cabinetry

Coffee Bar and Drinks Station, custom designed to appreciate crystal collection and be the entertainment hub of the house.
Inspiration for a large contemporary home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Main Street Condo - Unit 3

Natural Instincts Interior Design

Rocky Maloney
Inspiration for a small contemporary wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, timber splashback and light hardwood floors.

Homearama 2016, The Inspired Home

Carini Engineering Designs

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown 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.

PKS Kitchen Remodel

Blue Green Construction, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Shookville

Rowan Woodwork

Contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

2018 Auburn Basement Remodel

Otero Signature Homes

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Cleveland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartz 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.