Design ideas for a mid-sized modern u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Modern Home Bar Remodel in Lafayette, CA

Gayler Design Build

For entertaining at home, and with the client being a bit of a mixologist, we designed a custom bar area in the corner that features dark navy cabinetry with walnut countertops, a gorgeous handmade glass tile backsplash, wine fridge, and concealed ice maker. The brass wire mesh inserts on select cabinet doors add glitz and glamour to the entertainment nook and make the homeowners want to break out their best barware and celebrate.

Corona Del Mar

McRae Lambert Dunn

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and white benchtop.

Queen Anne Remdodel

Mohler + Ghillino Architects

A series of alder cabinets (this one with a bar) define the living, dining and kitchen areas in the otherwise open upper floor space. Jesse L. Young Phototography

Luxury Bespoke Bar with White Onyx Backlit Worktop

Brightman Furniture

All shelves are made with invisible fixing. Massive mirror at the back is cut to eliminate any visible joints. All shelves supplied with led lights to lit up things displayed on shelves

Contemporary Home Bar

Tulipalo Exceptional Fires

Our client wanted to transform their home office into a room which they could get more use from, whilst taking advantage of the location it was at. With patio doors leading to their garden, a spot they spent lots of time socialising in, it made sense to create a home bar. This project was designed, supplied & installed by our team. Would you like to create something similar in your home? We would love to hear from you. Enquire today by sending us a message.

Hughes Basement

Kitchens by Kyle

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

2019 Homearama

Mauk Cabinets by Design

We are so excited to share the finished photos of this year's Homearama we were lucky to be a part of thanks to G.A. White Homes. This space uses Marsh Furniture's Apex door style to create a uniquely clean and modern living space. The Apex door style is very minimal making it the perfect cabinet to showcase statement pieces like the brick in this kitchen.

Kenilworth

Oakley Home Builders

Mid-sized modern l-shaped seated home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Ecletic Modern in Los Lagos

Donald Joseph Inc.

Kat Alves
Inspiration for a large modern u-shaped seated home bar in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback and grey benchtop.

Full Home Renovation in Owings Mills

Byrd Design and Build

Design ideas for a modern home bar in Baltimore with beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and white benchtop.

Heart of the Home

Big Sky Design

Modern single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, ceramic floors, white floor and white benchtop.

Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles modern home luxury piano bar

Whipple Russell Architects

Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles modern home luxury piano bar. Photo by Simon Berlyn.
This is an example of a large modern single-wall seated home bar in Los Angeles with open cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, beige floor and black benchtop.

Basement Bar With Walkup Center Island

Struction Contracting LLC

Multi material center island top.
Photo of a modern single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Bars

Incredible Homes & Renovations

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.

Peaceful Petaluma

Zeitgeist Sonoma

This is an example of a small modern single-wall home bar in San Francisco with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and porcelain splashback.

"B" Bar

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

Large modern galley home bar in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, vinyl floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Luxury Bespoke Bar with White Onyx Backlit Worktop

Brightman Furniture

All shelves are made with invisible fixing. Massive mirror at the back is cut to eliminate any visible joints. All shelves supplied with led lights to lit up things displayed on shelves

Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles luxury home wet bar & indoor outdoor lounge

Whipple Russell Architects

Bundy Drive Brentwood, Los Angeles luxury home wet bar & indoor outdoor lounge. Photo by Simon Berlyn.
Photo of a large modern single-wall seated home bar in Los Angeles with open cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, beige floor and black benchtop.

River Trail Entertainment Bar

Meyer Design

Architect: Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz
Mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Modern Home Bar Design Ideas with Multi-Coloured 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.