Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley home bar in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback and concrete floors.

Richmond Beach Remodel

Kimberlee Marie Interiors

Our Seattle studio gave this dated family home a fabulous facelift with bright interiors, stylish furnishings, and thoughtful decor. We kept all the original interior doors but gave them a beautiful coat of paint and fitted stylish matte black hardware to provide them with that extra elegance. Painting the millwork a creamy light grey color created a fun, unique contrast against the white walls. We opened up walls to create a spacious great room, perfect for this family who loves to entertain. We reimagined the existing pantry as a wet bar, currently a hugely popular spot in the home. To create a seamless indoor-outdoor living space, we used NanaWall doors off the kitchen and living room, allowing our clients to have an open atmosphere in their backyard oasis and covered front deck. Heaters were also added to the front porch ensuring they could enjoy it during all seasons. We used durable furnishings throughout the home to accommodate the growing needs of their two small kids and two dogs. Neutral finishes, warm wood tones, and pops of color achieve a light and airy look reminiscent of the coastal appeal of Puget Sound – only a couple of blocks away from this home. We ensured that we delivered a bold, timeless home to our clients, with every detail reflecting their beautiful personalities. --- Project designed by interior design studio Kimberlee Marie Interiors. They serve the Seattle metro area including Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Medina, Clyde Hill, and Hunts Point. For more about Kimberlee Marie Interiors, see here: https://www.kimberleemarie.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.kimberleemarie.com/richmond-beach-home-remodel

Bars

Bishop Design

This is an example of a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, carpet, grey floor and black benchtop.

Aberdeen Living

Everything Home

A neutral color palette punctuated by warm wood tones and large windows create a comfortable, natural environment that combines casual southern living with European coastal elegance. The 10-foot tall pocket doors leading to a covered porch were designed in collaboration with the architect for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Decorative house accents including stunning wallpapers, vintage tumbled bricks, and colorful walls create visual interest throughout the space. Beautiful fireplaces, luxury furnishings, statement lighting, comfortable furniture, and a fabulous basement entertainment area make this home a welcome place for relaxed, fun gatherings. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/aberdeen-living-bargersville-indiana/

Bespoke Interiors - Kingston Upon Thames

Kub3 LTD

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary wet bar in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and mirror splashback.

Hidden Gem in Winston Heights With Garage Suite

infill.ca LTd

Photo of a large contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Interiors

Schneider Construction & Restoration

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback and marble splashback.

country club house Boca Raton

Toby Zack Designs

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

624 Palm~ Comfortable Luxury In A Dynamic Area

Beasley & Henley Interior Design

Inspiration for a contemporary galley home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Destiny Plantation

Shepard Homes, LLC

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Preserve Basement Remodel

Ku Interior Design

Wall cabinets were removed to open up the space and make way for open shelving. New countertops, door & drawer fronts, and wood finish on the peninsula complete the revamped bar / kitchen. Copyright -©Teri Fotheringham Photography 2013

Houston Riverview Way

Tom Hurt Architecture

Behind the fireplace we designed bar with a wine fridge and sink, a cozy space to entertain.
Photo of a small contemporary galley seated home bar in Austin with open cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

San Marino Remodel

Jen Reagan Interior Design

Contemporary Cocktail Lounge
This is an example of a small contemporary seated home bar in Sacramento with no sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Dolores Park

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This is an example of a contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Congress Park Denver Square

Laura Medicus Interiors

This is a circa 1904 Denver Square in Congress Park. We remodeled the kitchen, powder room and the entire basement. In the photos, look for the vintage dining room sideboard that we were able to save and move into the kitchen. We added french doors to an exterior patio in the dining room where it used to sit.

Custom kitchen for D.P.

Patti's Kitchen and Bath Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Transitional New Build

William Blake Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, concrete floors and mirror splashback.

Beacon

D&G Construction

Photo of a large contemporary galley seated home bar in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metal splashback, carpet, grey floor and black benchtop.

white and blue home renovation

Tower Interiors Ltd

a small bar cabinet in the Living room
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Windsor Hills Home

BPC Interior Design

Photo of a contemporary galley wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Contemporary Home Bar Design Ideas with White 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.