Contemporary Dry Bar Addition in Naples, FL

The new custom dry bar was designed with entertainment essentials, including three separate wine and beverage chillers and open shelving for displaying beverage accessories.

Chanel Chic Renovation

By Design Interiors, Inc.

As you enter the home, past the spunky powder bath you are greeted by this chic mini-bar.
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Houston with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Oxnard Kitchen & Beverage Center

Mr. Sawdust Custom Cabinetry

Large contemporary single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Gourmet Kitchen Renovation, Falls Church, VA

DuBro Architects + Builders

Photo of a contemporary wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, shaker cabinets and grey benchtop.

Below Buchanan

Ventures Design

Below Buchanan is a basement renovation that feels as light and welcoming as one of our outdoor living spaces. The project is full of unique details, custom woodworking, built-in storage, and gorgeous fixtures. Custom carpentry is everywhere, from the built-in storage cabinets and molding to the private booth, the bar cabinetry, and the fireplace lounge. Creating this bright, airy atmosphere was no small challenge, considering the lack of natural light and spatial restrictions. A color pallet of white opened up the space with wood, leather, and brass accents bringing warmth and balance. The finished basement features three primary spaces: the bar and lounge, a home gym, and a bathroom, as well as additional storage space. As seen in the before image, a double row of support pillars runs through the center of the space dictating the long, narrow design of the bar and lounge. Building a custom dining area with booth seating was a clever way to save space. The booth is built into the dividing wall, nestled between the support beams. The same is true for the built-in storage cabinet. It utilizes a space between the support pillars that would otherwise have been wasted. The small details are as significant as the larger ones in this design. The built-in storage and bar cabinetry are all finished with brass handle pulls, to match the light fixtures, faucets, and bar shelving. White marble counters for the bar, bathroom, and dining table bring a hint of Hollywood glamour. White brick appears in the fireplace and back bar. To keep the space feeling as lofty as possible, the exposed ceilings are painted black with segments of drop ceilings accented by a wide wood molding, a nod to the appearance of exposed beams. Every detail is thoughtfully chosen right down from the cable railing on the staircase to the wood paneling behind the booth, and wrapping the bar.

Rudloe Road

Scarinish Studio

This is an example of a large contemporary galley home bar in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, travertine splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern & Functional

Cabinet Concepts by Design

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with white cabinets, an undermount sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Basement Bar & Shelves

FBC Remodel

The basement wet bar features 3D wall panels on the bar front, a wood canopy that continues downwards to the floor and storage for beverages in the back bar area. ©Finished Basement Company

Rolling Green Contemporary

NORTH STAR KITCHENS

Pete Crouser
This is an example of a contemporary home bar in Minneapolis with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Arcadia

Bita Interior Design

Mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

The Vineyard in Hong Kong

S.I.D.Ltd.

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Hong Kong with flat-panel cabinets, white splashback and white cabinets.

Midtown Tulsa New Home Construction

Woodstock Cabinet Company

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and light hardwood floors.

Park Manor

Brent Gibson Classic Home Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Oklahoma City with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, light hardwood floors and shaker cabinets.

Walnut Creek Whole Home Remodel

Rexford Design

custom floating shelves to display Japanese whiskey collection above dry bar and wine fridge
Photo of a contemporary single-wall home bar in San Francisco with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, vinyl floors and white benchtop.

Modern San Diego History

Marrokal Design & Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

New Project(2)

Kole Contractors, Inc.

Photo of a small contemporary single-wall bar cart in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Modern Beach House

Perkin Design Interiors

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and blue splashback.

Basement Wet Bar

ARTium Design Build

Basement wet bar with lots of storage. Floating walnut shelves, task lighting and tons of counter space.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Ottawa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Lakeside Home Bar

Rylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets

For a lakeside retreat, the bar’s lower level location is an integral part of outdoor entertaining. Custom cabinetry and floating shelves provide storage for everything necessary to make entertaining stress free. Kara Lashuay

Coolest Basement on the Block

Everything Home

This basement remodeling project involved transforming a traditional basement into a multifunctional space, blending a country club ambience and personalized decor with modern entertainment options. This elegant kitchen is all about modern functionality. With a repeating herringbone accent wall backsplash, ample storage, sleek countertops, and a spacious island with seating, this space is both practical and stylish. --- 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, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/carmel-basement-renovation

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.