Jeff Nathan
Mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and glass tile splashback.

Alison's Basement

Wow Great Place

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Montreal with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Shakin not Stirred

Drab to Fab Decorating

We designed this wet bar to wow! It features a microwave, wine cooler, sink, ice maker, kegerator, built-in wine rack and ultra modern tile and lighting. The bar stools where designed with leather on the seats and funky fabric on the back to bring the whimsy!

Oceanfront Remodel

CRG Companies

Wet bar in kitchen den
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Modern Basement Bar

KS Design

Large modern l-shaped wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Columbia Tusculum- Golden Avenue

Redknot Homes

Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped wet bar in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, white floor and green benchtop.

2016 CotY Award Winners

Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.

Greg Hadley Photography
Photo of a mid-sized modern u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback and glass tile splashback.

Granada Hills Kitchen

KM Home Design

Photo of a modern home bar in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback and glass tile splashback.

Glass Tile Kitchen Backskitchen renplash and Bar

Sandstone Flooring Inc

Photo of a modern seated home bar in Miami with multi-coloured splashback and glass tile splashback.

Property Brothers Kitchen

Kraemer's Kitchen Factory

Property Brothers, HGTV
Design ideas for a large modern home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Contemporary Steamboat Home

Minteriors

To make entertaining a splash we installed LEICHT cabinetry with a frosted glass front for a modern look. Entertaining made easy.
This is an example of a small modern single-wall seated home bar in Denver with open cabinets, grey cabinets, onyx benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Custom Modern Home Bar

Vince Mecca's World of Custom Cabinetry

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback and glass tile splashback.

Boston Residence + Art Gallery

studio J2

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Boston with an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, white splashback, porcelain floors, glass tile splashback and glass-front cabinets.

Spruce Grove

Aquarian Renovations

Leah Rae Photography
Small modern single-wall home bar in Edmonton with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey floor.

Crestwood infill

User

This is an example of a small modern galley wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, red splashback, glass tile splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Wet Bar

Steel Roots Home Decor

Modern galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and ceramic floors.

North and Gregg

Black Door Designs

Joshua Duke Photography
Photo of a modern l-shaped wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Modern Home

Hagen Homes, Inc.

Homeowner
Large modern wet bar in New Orleans with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Brea

Brost Developments Inc.

IH Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback and carpet.

Modern Wet Bar in Lakeside Park, KY

Kitchen Concepts, Inc.

Small modern single-wall wet bar in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback and glass tile splashback.

Modern Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass 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.