Photo of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Denver with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

Ultra-Modern Desert Home

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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.

Larchmont Manor Baths and Built Ins

Studio Dearborn

Adam Kane Macchia
Photo of a contemporary home bar in New York.

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.

BL.Lasalle

DVA Entrepreneurs Généraux

Inspiration for a small contemporary seated home bar in Montreal with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtop.

The Veranda

Nies Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley wet bar in Wichita with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and mosaic tile splashback.

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.

Woodhead

L Design Group

Photo of a contemporary home bar in Houston.

Hugo Residence

Tile X Design

Tile Astoria by Sonoma Market Collection
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Farmhouse Glam

Kimberley Kay Interiors

This basement Rec Room is a full room of fun! Foosball, Ping Pong Table, Full Bar, swing chair, huge Sectional to hang and watch movies!
Design ideas for a large contemporary home bar in Los Angeles.

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.

5401 North- Corolla

Model Home Interiors- Southern Region

Southern Love Studios
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall home bar in Raleigh with no sink, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops and light hardwood floors.

High Point

Axiom Builders

Mid-sized contemporary wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Milano + Classico - Designer White + Olmo Miele - Kitchen

Marquis Fine Cabinetry

Project Number: M1302 Design/Manufacturer/Installer: Marquis Fine Cabinetry Collection: Milano + Classico Finishes: Olmo Miele + Designer White Features: Under Cabinet Lighting, Adjustable Legs/Soft Close (Standard) Cabinet/Drawer Extra Options: Utility Insert, Cutlery Insert, Knife Block/Utensil Insert, Peg System, Spice Tray, Trash Bay Pullout

Bel Aire Remodel

Natalie Myers

Contemporary single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Home Bar

This is an example of a contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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.

845 UN Plaza

ddcnycla

Small contemporary u-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink and medium hardwood floors.

Calacatta Umber Marble Kitchen

Arizona Tile

Calacatta Umber has a clean, white background with darker veins.
Design ideas for a contemporary home bar in Phoenix.

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.