This in-home bar has a built-in shelving unit with a mini fridge and prep sink.
This is an example of an expansive modern u-shaped seated home bar in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Big House on the Prairie

Rodwin Architecture & Skycastle Homes

Rodwin Architecture & Skycastle Homes Location: Boulder, Colorado, USA Interior design, space planning and architectural details converge thoughtfully in this transformative project. A 15-year old, 9,000 sf. home with generic interior finishes and odd layout needed bold, modern, fun and highly functional transformation for a large bustling family. To redefine the soul of this home, texture and light were given primary consideration. Elegant contemporary finishes, a warm color palette and dramatic lighting defined modern style throughout. A cascading chandelier by Stone Lighting in the entry makes a strong entry statement. Walls were removed to allow the kitchen/great/dining room to become a vibrant social center. A minimalist design approach is the perfect backdrop for the diverse art collection. Yet, the home is still highly functional for the entire family. We added windows, fireplaces, water features, and extended the home out to an expansive patio and yard. The cavernous beige basement became an entertaining mecca, with a glowing modern wine-room, full bar, media room, arcade, billiards room and professional gym. Bathrooms were all designed with personality and craftsmanship, featuring unique tiles, floating wood vanities and striking lighting. This project was a 50/50 collaboration between Rodwin Architecture and Kimball Modern

Modern Glam Custom Home

Charleston Building and Development

Photo by Stoffer Photography
Design ideas for a small modern galley wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Altadore "The Owen"

Cenova Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors and black floor.

Foxcroft Basement Bar- Holiday Ready!

Delphinium Design

Photo Credit: Tiffany Ringwald Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern l-shaped wet bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Modern Metal

Linden Kitchen and Bath

Let us wow you with a unique bar design!!!! This one of a kind metal backdrop will be a conversation piece for years to come. This gorgeous dark cabinetry and white counters complete this look to perfection. Want more inspiration or design ideas? Let us help you!!!!

TPC Summerlin

Design by Sasha

Swim up bar
This is an example of a large modern u-shaped home bar in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, glass tile splashback, flat-panel cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Gallagher Custom

Krofchek Quality Construction LLC

Inspiration for a small modern galley home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors and multi-coloured floor.

Bars

Attard's Kitchens & Cabinetry Pty Ltd

Attard's Kitchens & Cabinetry custom make bar areas to individual requirements blending both function & aesthetics to perfectly suit client needs.
Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped wet bar in Sydney with glass sheet splashback, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback and porcelain floors.

Elegant Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel

Poulin Design Center

Poulin Design Center
Design ideas for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Albuquerque with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

The Funky Monkey

Mise en Place Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Seattle with dark wood cabinets, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Basement Bar - Schwartz

Mauk Cabinets by Design

A beautiful basement bar remodel. The use of contrast between Marsh's "Espresso" stain against the gorgeous grey tones in the "Omicron Silver" countertop and back splash tile create a clean and crisp look. The brushed nickel hardware, appliances, and plumbing fixtures help tie everything together. Designer: Aaron Mauk

Montgomery Modern Bar & Walk in wine cellar

Wilde North

Modern wet bar in basement with walk in wine cellar. Stainless steel bar front panels with embossed tree bark design. Matte black faucet, sink and foot rail. Floating box shelves with antique mirror backing. Appliances are beverage cooler, wine cooler and slim dishwasher. Multi color LED lights under counter front and back, in shelves and in wine cellar. Beautiful porcelain tiles with hints of metallic and rust shades in them. Waterfall counter tops on both the L shaped bar and the corner counter. Elegant matching cabinet handles with the same design as bar front.

Vegas Models

Allure Interiors Inc.....Crystal Ann Norris

Inspiration for a modern home bar in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops and porcelain floors.

Wellington Point 1

Jason Gannon Cabinetmakers

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley seated home bar in Brisbane with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, mirror splashback and porcelain floors.

Sci-fi Game Room

Allure Designs

Mike Small Photography
Photo of a large modern home bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Hotel Beila, Belgium

Flaviker

Hotel Beila in Bilzen, Belgium accommodates its guests in modern, trendy spaces with meticulously crafted design. Ceramic surfaces from the Rebel collection by Flaviker are used in the bedrooms, combining warm colours and exclusive finishes, and in the large lounge where the natural lighting creates a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. The 2-cm-thick Rebel X20 pavers were chosen for the hotel’s outdoor area, just a short walk from the town’s delightful main square. Thanks to Universaldecor for the photos

Montgomery Modern Bar & Walk in wine cellar

Wilde North

Mine Hill

Gibson Contracting

Sublime Photography
Large modern single-wall seated home bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback and porcelain floors.

Basement Bar - Schwartz

Mauk Cabinets by Design

Modern Home Bar Design Ideas with Porcelain 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.