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.

Buffalo Lake - Kitchen

Griffin Design

Designed By: Robby And Lisa Griffin Photos By: Desired Photo
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Houston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and grey benchtop.

Pac Heights Residence - Kitchenette Bar

Noz Design

Colin Price Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, beige splashback, light hardwood floors, onyx benchtops, stone slab splashback and beige benchtop.

Kingswood Lower Level Walk Out - Dry Bar

Two Birds Design

Inspiration for a contemporary home bar in Toronto.

CONVENTION - Rénovation complète d'un duplex

Studio Castille

Contemporary home bar in Paris.

Burr Ridge Modern

Derrick Architecture

This wet bar floats in the game room and looks out over the rear terrace. 5 towers for bottles are set off by mirrored glass panels.
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, travertine floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Bel-Air

Lion Builder Construction Inc

Remodeled by Lion Builder construction Design By Veneer Designs
Small contemporary single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback, white benchtop, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey splashback.

Edwardian House Fulham

EMR Architecture

SEE MORE projetcs on www.emrdesign.co.uk David Butler photos
Inspiration for a small contemporary home bar in London with brown floor and dark hardwood floors.

Modern

Design ideas for a contemporary home bar in Boston.

White Rock

Amity Worrel & Co.

Photo of a contemporary home bar in Austin.

Energy Efficient Design + Build - Ipswich, MA

PionArch Design and Construction

Contemporary home bar in Boston.

Ultra Modern, complete remodel

Design by Sasha

Home bar with walk in wine cooler, custom pendant lighting
This is an example of an expansive contemporary galley seated home bar in Las Vegas with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and black benchtop.

Decora Hospital Lottery Home - Saskatoon

Durabuilt Windows & Doors Inc.

Home Wet Bar - this bar has a built in sink with a stunning gold faucet. The wine fridge is concealed in a stylish way. The real winner here is the wine wall and the design of the glass backsplash. Saskatoon Hospital Lottery Home Built by Decora Homes Windows and Doors by Durabuilt Windows and Doors Photography by D&M Images Photography

Apost Residence

Olympic Kitchens

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Vibrant Pool Retreat

Jackson Design & Remodeling

Design ideas for a contemporary single-wall wet bar in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and blue splashback.

West 93rd Street

Sarah Tombaugh Architect

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.

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

Adelaide

Jenny Martin Design

Photo of a contemporary home bar in Vancouver.

Home Bar Cabinets

NewAge Products

Contemporary home bar in Toronto.

Contemporary White Home Bar Design Ideas

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.