Photography by Jon Shireman
Design ideas for a small contemporary home bar in New York with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops and mirror splashback.

Springs Contemporary

Angela Otten - Inspire Kitchen Design Studio

Emily Minton Redfield; EMR Photography
This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and mirror splashback.

NEW LISTING | Avalon Place | Locke Ln | $2M+

Showhomes Houston

Contemporary Wet bar with herringbone backsplash, stone wall accent, and white wainscoting.
Photo of a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Houston with glass-front cabinets, white splashback, black benchtop, an integrated sink, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mosaic tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Refined Contemporary Garden Condominium

NICHEdg

The custom built-in dry bar cabinetry and top make functional use of the awkward corner. The cabinetry provides enclosed storage for bar essentials while the fridge is a great place to store the client's craft beers. The custom floating shelves provide open storage to showcase our client's extensive beer and spirits glass collection acquired during his international travels. Unique, old world art finish the bar design creating both dimension and interest. Photo: Virtual 360 NY

Woodgarden Interior Design

CO Interiors

Entertaining doesn’t always happen on the main floor and in this project, the basement was dedicated towards creating a comfortable family room and hang out spot for guests. The wet bar is the perfect spot for preparing drinks for movie or gossip night with friends. With low ceilings and a long window above, we had to get creative with our storage design. The tall far left cabinet houses more glass ware while lower additional drawers house bar ware. Introducing the bar sink in the far right corner offered a long run of prep counter space along the middle section of the wall span. This asymmetrical design is modern and very practical. Photographer: Mike Chajecki

Ultra-Modern Desert Home

User

The A7 Series aluminum windows with triple-pane glazing were paired with custom-designed Ultra Lift and Slide doors to provide comfort, efficiency, and seamless design integration of fenestration products. Triple pane glazing units with high-performance spacers, low iron glass, multiple air seals, and a continuous thermal break make these windows and doors incomparable to the traditional aluminum window and door products of the past. Not to mention – these large-scale sliding doors have been fitted with motors hidden in the ceiling, which allow the doors to open flush into wall pockets at the press of a button. This seamless aluminum door system is a true custom solution for a homeowner that wanted the largest expanses of glass possible to disappear from sight with minimal effort. The enormous doors slide completely out of view, allowing the interior and exterior to blur into a single living space. By integrating the ultra-modern desert home into the surrounding landscape, this residence is able to adapt and evolve as the seasons change – providing a comfortable, beautiful, and luxurious environment all year long.

Naturally Modern Residence

City Homes, LLC

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Galleria - Contemporary townhouse - Poggenpohl Kitchen & Bar with Led Backsplash

Poggenpohl Houston

Photographed by: Zachary Pawlowski Designed By: Samantha Garrido Builder: Carnegie Homes
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, white splashback and glass sheet splashback.

Tampa, FL Classical Contemporary Renovation

Urban Project Management & Construction

Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped home bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

The Bedford House

Lori Dennis Interior Design

A stunning Basement Home Bar and Wine Room, complete with a Wet Bar and Curved Island with seating for 5. Beautiful glass teardrop shaped pendants cascade from the back wall.

Keep White

Milano Kitchen + Bath

Small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

Whole House Fire Restoration

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Jenna & Lauren Weiler
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Minneapolis with no sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Balmain Terrace

HBuild

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, travertine floors and grey 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

Robert model home in Arizona

Richmond American Homes

Master retreat | Visit our website to see where we’re building the Robert plan in Arizona! You’ll find photos, interactive floor plans and more. In addition to a luxurious master suite with dual walk-in closets, the single-story Robert model has four inviting bedrooms, a quiet study and a game room. Other highlights include a formal dining room, a spacious great room and a gourmet kitchen with a center island, breakfast nook and optional professional features. Additional options at some communities include a guest suite, multi-slide doors and garage space for up to five vehicles.

Navesink River Home

Ginny Capo

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Tuscany Estates

Elle Cherie | Inspired Interiors

This custom bar was designed to have a keg and wine fridge with lots of open display shelving.
This is an example of a large contemporary galley wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Esplanade House

Skale Building Design

Large contemporary galley wet bar in Sunshine Coast with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, grey 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.

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.