Photo of a modern single-wall wet bar in Houston with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Wayzata Scandinavian Modern

Pillar Homes

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Photo of a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, ceramic floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Winston 2

infill.ca LTd

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Southlake Drive Basement

Schloegel Design Remodel

We turned this basement into a sleek modern space with industrial fixtures and hardware and rustic tile. Warm weathered wood floors and striking royal blue cabinetry set a soothing mood for this place of relaxation.

Cavendish + Yale

Clark + Aldine

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped home bar in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

West End Aspen

KM Design

Mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Cape Cod, Ma. Residence

color theory Boston

This is an example of a mid-sized modern wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Audacity Collection

Audacity Flooring

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Fuse Design+Build

Design ideas for a modern single-wall home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, cement tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

San Antonio Penthouse

Boyer Custom Homes, Inc.

Design ideas for a modern galley wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

1219 Mohawk

3rd Street Custom Homes

Inspiration for a modern galley wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and white benchtop.

3365 NW 173rd

Handmade Homes

Great view of the ceiling from the Butler Pantry
This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley home bar in Oklahoma City with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, cement tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

1219 Mohawk

3rd Street Custom Homes

Design ideas for a modern galley wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, cement tile splashback, porcelain floors, black floor and white benchtop.

1219 Mohawk

3rd Street Custom Homes

Modern Home Bar Design Ideas with Cement Tile 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.