Detail shot of bar shelving above the workspace.
Inspiration for a large modern galley wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Sauve Court Residence

Synthesis Design Inc.

Photo of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Olathe Man Cave Basement Finish

KC Home Solutions, LLC

Talk about MAN CAVE! We finished this basement in Olathe and were finally able to go by there and grab some completion pictures. If there is a big game on, and you can't reach us? We are likely in this basement. A few details? 145" diagonal HD projection TV with custom 7:1 surround sound, full wet-bar (with another TV), full bathroom and a play room.

Hawk Eye Renovation

Steve Gates Architect + E-Terra Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Dilworth Bar

Donna Livingston Interiors

Kitchen Renovation & Wet Bar design
Small modern single-wall wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

California Rancher and Pool House

LMB Interiors

Pool house galley kitchen with concrete flooring for indoor-outdoor flow, as well as color, texture, and durability. The small galley kitchen, covered in Ann Sacks tile and custom shelves, serves as wet bar and food prep area for the family and their guests for frequent pool parties. Polished concrete flooring carries out to the pool deck connecting the spaces, including a cozy sitting area flanked by a board form concrete fireplace, and appointed with comfortable couches for relaxation long after dark. Poolside chaises provide multiple options for lounging and sunbathing, and expansive Nano doors poolside open the entire structure to complete the indoor/outdoor objective. Photo credit: Kerry Hamilton

Macungie Basement & Bathroom Remodel

Martino Designs, Inc.

Large modern u-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop and an undermount sink.

Cecil & Ray Homes with Janet Alholm for KC Parade of Homes

Wilson Lighting

Nichole Kennelly Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Kansas City with wood benchtops, beige splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Modern Sophistication

Rawlyk Developments

Gary Campbell- Photography, DeJong Designs Ltd- Architect, Nam Dang Mitchell- Interior Design
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Paradise Valley Rustic Modern

Laurie Westberg, Urban Interior Design

Warm and cozy home bar in knotty alder with pewter accents and custom metal screens for cabinet doors. Rustic modern materials and finishes.
Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and recessed-panel cabinets.

Pantries & Wine Bars

California Closets

Floor-to-Ceiling Wine Bar
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Charleston with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, travertine floors and black floor.

Modern & Marvelous

Sunnyfields Cabinetry

Modern kitchenette with dark wood cabinetry, beige matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and light hardwood flooring.
This is an example of a modern single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, matchstick tile splashback, light hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen & Living room Remodel in Ft. Collins Colorado

Alair Homes Longmont

Small modern single-wall wet bar in Denver with no sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Lower Levels

The Leland Group

Greg Grupenhof
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, cork floors and brick splashback.

Bold Lines Create a Modern Kitchen and Bath

Marsh Kitchen & Bath

Marsh Kitchen & Bath designer Cherece Hatcher created a bold kitchen and bath combo for a builder who wanted something modern and different. Her designs offer a striking presentation that carry the home's modern architecture into the smallest details, including in this home bar.

Coonrod Parade of Home

Interior Design Concepts

This is an example of a large modern galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Project The Best Bar None

m studio interior design

What once was a great room lacking purpose and meaning is now a redefined environment fit for fun conversation and entertaining. With a blank canvas, a single piece of art was used to serve as the inspirational driver for this bar design. A wall bump-out was incorporated to anchor the entire bar within the massive great room. Symmetrical balance was formed by use of mirrored open shelves flanking the central piece of artwork. Layers of subtle wall textures from the mother of pearl wallcovering to the washed porcelain tile offer dimension. The rich wooden tones of the millwork highlight the touch of ornamentation and not only contrast against the translucent appearance of the natural quartzite counter but ground the overall design amongst the existing travertine floor. To further compliment the lustrous tones from the art piece, hints of brass and gold are seen in the pendants, bar stool bases and the metal detail intersecting the wall shelves. A deep sage accent wall is introduced to further accentuate the space and create a moodier vibe. Sophistication paired with intriguing elements breathe new life into this transformed great room space.

Olathe Man Cave Basement Finish

KC Home Solutions, LLC

Dining Room Bar

Cabinet Solutions USA

This wine bar features a balance of open and concealed storage with plenty of refrigeration. We partnered with Custom Creative Remodeling, a Phoenix based home remodeling company, to provide the cabinetry for this beautiful remodel! Photo Credit: Custom Creative Remodeling

ISLAND PROJECT

PREVALENT PROJECTS

Warm modern built in bar area.
Design ideas for a large modern wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Modern Home Bar Design Ideas with Beige Splashback

A modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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.