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.

Tresco

Visbeen Architects

This is an example of a large contemporary single-wall home bar in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen Tile

Studio Tile & Stone

Inspiration for a contemporary home bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Modern Home Bar

Covenant Kitchens & Baths, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

156A Street, Surrey

Wow! Factor Staging Rentals

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors and white benchtop.

FAIRFAX DRYBAR PROJECT 134

Woodbridge Kitchen&Bath LLC

BEATIFUL HOME DRY BAR
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in DC Metro with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Keep White

Milano Kitchen + Bath

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bleached Oak Bar

Adriatic Construction

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, slate floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Upper Chevy Chase Addition

Landis Architects | Builders

We were also able to add a new powder room to this level, as well as a bar area for entertaining family and friends. The bar area features a unique backsplash tile and the powder room and the kitchen eating area features fun wallpaper.

Cellar & Bar

Lewisham Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Melbourne with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, mirror splashback, marble floors, white floor and grey benchtop.

Oceanside Wood Mode

SANOMA Kitchen & Bath

Large contemporary home bar in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel benchtops and porcelain floors.

Bonnie Brae New Build

Katy Skye Interiors

Dark Grey Bar
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Sarissa Drive 2016 Parade Home

Dombeck Custom Cabinets, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, an undermount sink, beige cabinets, blue splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Natural Retreat

Knight Architects LLC

Butler's pantry with lighted cabinet for glasses, Subzero undercounter beverage refrigerator, custom cabinets and Ceasarstone countertop is perfect for mixing cocktails and its located directly off of the kitchen. Tom Grimes Photography

Contemporary Home Bar

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, light hardwood floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Home Bar by Wood-Mode

Cabinet Innovations

Beverage Bar featuring Wood-Mode 84 cabinets. Door style featured is Whitney Recessed in Walnut with a Matte Winter Sky finish. All cabinets are finished off with a tab pulls and SubZero Wolf appliances. Stainless Steel countertops, Benjamin Moore paint and glass shelves surround the beautiful Wood-Mode cabinets.

Lakeside Condo

Britany Hanthorn with MBS Interiors

The sunroom features a wet bar designed in Starmark Cabinetry's Maple Cosmopolitan finished in Graphite. The quartz counters are from Zodiaq in a new color called Versilia Grigio. Hardware is from Hickory Hardware in Verona Bronze. Wet bar features include glass doors, wine bottle and glass storage, and a wine refrigerator and ice maker.

Project Waldon

Erin Melkonian Designs

Jackie K Photo
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, yellow splashback, metal splashback, marble floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

A Boston Treasure Reimagined

Casabella Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Contemporary Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-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.