Blane Balouf
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Wet Bar

Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling, LLC

Wet bar as part of the open concept kitchen and family room. Mini Fridge Ice Maker, Sink, Wine Chillers, Reunion Resort Kissimmee FL Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling show home 2017-2020

White Gloss Bar

Alliance Robes

Chantelle Delves
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall bar cart in Perth with no sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback and carpet.

The Eaton

Effect Home Builders Ltd.

Holmes Approved Home
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback and subway tile splashback.

North Vancouver Midcentury Modern

Line Contracting

Mid-sized contemporary wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

West 15 St, Vancouver

Tangrace Construction Group

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, grey floor, solid surface benchtops and light hardwood floors.

Madison

THUNDERhead

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Kansas City with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, laminate floors and beige floor.

Musayeff House

lilienthal studios

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, porcelain floors and white floor.

North Vancouver Midcentury Modern

Line Contracting

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Curry Project

Outdoor Artisan, Inc.

Tracie Newey
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Charlotte with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback and brick floors.

Home Bars & Cellars

Fred E. Varney Company

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback and stone slab splashback.

Four Feathers Wine Estates

Inland Lighting

Contemporary bar and wine tasting room. Designer: Melissa Brewer of MB Designs, Yakima, WA Cabinets and Photo by Ron Olson of Yakima Valley Cabinets
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Deerpoint Lower Level

Design Shop Inc.

Photo by Garnet Construction
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and a drop-in sink.

Occidental Bathroom Bliss

Rock House Design

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Hausbar

Korr GmbH - Tischlerei

Das Material für die dunklen Oberflächen ist das in 2015 ganz neu am Markt eingeführte Produkt FENIX und zeichnet sich durch eine sehr geringe Lichtreflexion aus, ist dadurch extrem matt und verleiht der Oberfläche einen weichen, samtigen Touch. Durch den Einsatz der Nanotechnologie bleiben keine Fingerabrücke zurück. Eventuelle Mikrokratzer können thermisch ausgebessert werden. Das Material ist außerdem sehr kratz-, abrieb- und scheuerfest und beständig gegen trockene Hitze. Es ist sehr schlagfest und resistent gegen säurehaltige und haushaltsübliche Reiniger. Es hat antibakterielle Eigenschaften, wodurch seine Oberfläche hygienisch und leicht zu reinigen ist. Es ist zudem wasserabweisend und schimmelsicher. Ideale Voraussetzungen also - für einen echten Hingucker und rauschende Hausparties... :-)

Timber Look Tiles - Treverkmore Oak

Ceramo Tiles

Treverkmore Oak - Available at Ceramo Tiles Available in a range of warm tones, the Treverkmore range combines all the character of natural wood with the technical advantages of porcelain.

Middle River Residence

Ark Residential Corp

Mid-sized contemporary seated home bar in Miami with solid surface benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Completed Projects

Johnson Development Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in St Louis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, glass sheet splashback and travertine floors.

Harpenden, New Build Kitchen & Joinery Design

Chantel Elshout Studio

New build house - Bar designed, supplied and installed. Lava grey matt laminate furniture with dark grey worktops and smoked mirror creates the perfect hangout for a drink. Marcel Baumhauer da Silva - hausofsilva.com

Sleek downstairs bar

Kitchen Design Studio, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in Grand Rapids with porcelain floors, brown floor, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and ceramic splashback.

Contemporary Home Bar Design Ideas with Solid Surface 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.