This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Sunset Hills Master Suite

Faust Construction

Small modern single-wall wet bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Muirfield Court

Christopher Carter Photography

Design ideas for a modern home bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback and carpet.

Encelia- Our Modern Spec Home

Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.

Martin Mann
Photo of a small modern single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

The Aspen

Nathan Homes LLC

Modern wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops and green splashback.

Southwest Austin Net Zero House

Oliver Custom Homes

Net Zero House. Architect: Barley|Pfeiffer. The bar area is directly across from the dining room. This provides convenient storage and easy access to the wine fridge. The hidden door in the massaranduba-clad wall serves as an entry closet.

Modern Remodel

Noble Johnson Architects

Architecture + Interior Design: Noble Johnson Architects Builder: Andrew Thompson Construction Photography: StudiObuell | Garett Buell
Photo of a small modern l-shaped wet bar in Nashville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Completed Designs

Soho Construction Company

The mls tm
Design ideas for a large modern u-shaped seated home bar in San Diego with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Clear Modern Lines

Northland Woodworks, Inc.

Mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets and black cabinets.

20 West 72nd Street

LD Design

Alex Staniloff
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Cool-Toned Grey Basement Bar with Open Display Shelving

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

This modern, cool-toned grey bar has an L-shape layout with open shelving, a beverage fridge, and ample seating making it a stylish hub for entertaining.

Basement Wet Bar

ArchiUS Architecture + Design

Small modern single-wall wet bar in Seattle with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, carpet and white benchtop.

Weathered Wood

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a small modern home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, shiplap splashback, light hardwood floors, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Center City Loft Renovation

New Market Builders LLC

Mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern Bar - Scottsdale AZ

Builders Flooring & Design

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, no sink, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Forest Hill Residence

Amantea Architects

Lisa Petrole Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback and carpet.

Lake Knowles

Michael Wenrich Architects

Ryan Begley Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Orlando with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback and concrete floors.

Towers to a Dream

Rogers Designs Inc.

Glass tops with movement inside of the glass. All acrylic cabinet. custom L.E.D lighting throughout the Kitchen. All Servo Drive doors on wall cabinets and a lot of extra accessory hidden behind.

Emerald Cove

Design Theory Studio

Modern-glam full house design project. Photography by: Jenny Siegwart
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall wet bar in San Diego with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, limestone floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Chelsea Townhouse

gne architecture

This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.

Modern Home Bar Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets

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.