Photo of a large modern single-wall bar cart in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, laminate floors, brown floor, white benchtop and solid surface benchtops.

Mississauga Basement

Wilde North

An unfinished basement was remodelled to include a Custom Bar, TV viewing area, wash room, spare room and ample storage with custom closets. Full home theatre system was installed. Additional fans were installed in bulk heads.

Wet Bar V

Unity Dominion Construction LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, grey splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Maple Dry Bar

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Firestain maple dry bar with suede quartz countertop and glass door display cabinets and custom wine bottle storage
Photo of a modern home bar in Edmonton with laminate floors and brown floor.

Project Benson

MKP Design & Build

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, laminate floors and white benchtop.

Caesarstone Primordia

Humboldt Countertops & Surfacing

Photo of a mid-sized modern wet bar in Other with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and laminate floors.

JAKE II | Kitchenette

Ke Design Collective Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, granite splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Red Pine Condo remodel

Shearer Designs

Modern small bar and storage cabinets with waterfall quartz misterio countertop.
This is an example of a small modern single-wall home bar in Salt Lake City with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Neptune Beach Modern

The Cabinet Shoppe

This is an example of a small modern wet bar in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate floors, beige floor, white benchtop, white splashback and marble benchtops.

Roberto's Kitchen

Kitchens of Fredericksburg

Design ideas for a modern home bar in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Project Mickey

Total Design Build

Photo of a modern l-shaped bar cart in Toronto with no sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

JAKE II | Kitchenette

Ke Design Collective Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, granite splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Basement Wet Bar

Reliable Home Improvement

Full custom basement wet bar and entertainment area with bar stools and marble countertops. Built for large or small gatherings.
Design ideas for a large modern l-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Flagstone Pl Basement

D&G Construction

Beautiful open concept basement with a gorgeous wet bar and custom liquor cabinet
Design ideas for a large modern galley wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Marble coffee bar

Studio JM Design Co

Modern Coffee bar located in the kitchen, however facing away from it allowing this to have its own place in the home. Marble MCM style tile with floating shelves and custom cabinets.

Mike Lauria

Los Pinos Cabinets

Inspiration for a small modern home bar in Los Angeles with no sink and laminate floors.

CLERKENWELL LOWER LEVEL

Completely Personal Homes LLC

Dishwasher and beverage cooler, upper cabinets are rift-cut oak
Inspiration for a modern home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Urban Modern Design in Silver Spring, Maryland

Calming Ground Interiors

Welcome to the Coolidge Urban Modern Dining and Lounge space. We worked with our client in Silver Spring, MD to add custom details and character to a blank slate and to infuse our client’s unique style. The space is a combined dining, bar and lounge space all in one for a comfortable yet modern take including plenty of color and pattern.

Project Mickey

Total Design Build

This is an example of a modern l-shaped wet bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Shiloh Ridge Estate

Kathi Bart's Galeria Two-O-Six

Beautiful custom cabinets in this small, but user friend kitchenette.
Design ideas for a small modern home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Modern Home Bar Design Ideas with Laminate Floors

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.