Tom Paule Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in St Louis with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Ashburn Transitional Basement - Bar

Synergy Design & Construction

Architectural details such as columns, bulkheads, arches and tray ceilings disguise the inner workings of the basement ceiling, while adding interest and giving the rec room an "upstairs" feel.

Nashville living room

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Nashville with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Schiefelbein

Kitchen and Bath Plus

All wood cabinets, glass doors, under cabinet lighting, stacked stone backsplash and top legs
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Orlando with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Second Story Addition - Family Room w/bar

Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling

Sally Turner of Stella & Eden
Large contemporary galley seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Custom Walk Up Bar

WL Kitchen & Home

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Basement Bar with Wood Flooring and a Stone Accent Wall

Worthington Design & Remodeling

Cabinetry in a Mink finish was used for the bar cabinets and media built-ins. Ledge stone was used for the bar backsplash, bar wall and fireplace surround to create consistency throughout the basement. Photo Credit: Chris Whonsetler

Basement Bars

Syler Custom Homes

Photo of a small contemporary seated home bar in Kansas City with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Penguin Basements - Thornhill - Finished Basement Renovation

Penguin Basements, ltd.

Christian Saunders
This is an example of a 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.

Meadows

Elton R Construction

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.

Luxury Basements

Diditan Group Inc.

Large contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

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OMOIKIRI

Смесители и мойки OMOIKIRI Автор: Студия "Атаманенко, Архитектура и Интерьеры"
Design ideas for a contemporary wet bar in Moscow with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey floor and white benchtop.

Biltmore Custom Home

Brycor Builders

Contemporary single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Renovated Kitchens

Colorado Homes & Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.

Bars and Entertainment

Blu Ink Interiors, Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath

Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry
Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, an undermount sink, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

RD Henry Bars

Colorado Cabinetry

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Modern White

Wood Visions, Inc

The beautiful quartz countertop with under counter fridge gives this small basement bar plenty of room and versatility for your entertaining needs.
This is an example of a small contemporary galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Custom Home Bar with Butcher Block Countertop

Cherrywood Custom Woodworking

This custom home bar is sprayed black conversion varnish with rubbed-through edge details to give it that antiqued and worn look. Additional features include soft-close raised panel doors, a 1 3/8" maple butcher block countertop, a decorative rock tile backsplash, under cabinet lighting and a mini wine refrigerator.

Contemporary Home Bar Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets

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.