Warm and cozy home bar in knotty alder with pewter accents and custom metal screens for cabinet doors. Rustic modern materials and finishes.
Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with dark wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and recessed-panel cabinets.

Gramercy Loft

Narofsky Architecture + ways2design

Mid-sized modern single-wall seated home bar in New York with black splashback, stone tile splashback and concrete floors.

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.

Hidden Cove Kitchen and Living

Alair Homes Plano

This house has a cool modern vibe, but the pre-rennovation layout was not working for these homeowners. We were able to take their vision of an open kitchen and living area and make it come to life. Simple, clean lines and a large great room are now in place. We tore down dividing walls and came up with an all new layout. These homeowners are absolutely loving their home with their new spaces! Design by Hatfield Builders | Photography by Versatile Imaging

Modern Basement Finish

Bryan Casey Construction LLC

Photo of a large modern single-wall seated home bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey 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.

Flagstone Pl Basement

D&G Construction

Beautiful open concept basement with a gorgeous wet bar and custom liquor cabinet
Inspiration for a large modern 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.

Ultra Modern 1.5 Story Martin

Sierra Homes (Omaha, NE)

Amoura Productions
Design ideas for a large modern single-wall wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback and vinyl floors.

Residential Projects

Westview Partners LLC

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Hawk Eye Renovation

Steve Gates Architect + E-Terra Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Total Remodel (Smart Home)

Audio Video Specialists

Andy Mamott
Inspiration for a modern galley seated home bar in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Condo Transformation Inspired by Art

Interior Trends Inc. Design & Remodeling

This space used to be the existing kitchen. We were able to rearrange the cabinets and add in some new cabinets to create this bar. The front of the curved bar is copper with a patina technique. Two colors of concrete countertops were used for the bar area to pick up on the color of the stacked stone veneer we used as the backsplash. The floating shelves have LED lighting underneath. Illuminated open cabinets await new collections! We also installed a climate controlled wine cellar. Photo courtesy of Fred Lassman

Modern Home Bar

Design ideas for a modern single-wall home bar in New York with quartzite benchtops, porcelain floors, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and stone tile splashback.

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.
Photo of 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.

Modern Bar Design Alexandria, VA by Reico Kitchen & Bath

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Designed by Rachel Mignogna of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Springfield, VA, this modern bar design features Merillat Basic cabinets in the Wesley door style in Maple with a Dulce finish. Countertops are custom made copper countertops. Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC / www.btwimages.com.

Model Home at Village at Seven Desert Mountain - Bar

Drewett Works

Modern style meets eclectic design in this wet bar wall with its whimsical backlit liquor bottle display shelf and adjacent wine cellar. The textured wall is clad in a blue stone tile from Villiago Tile and is warmed by European oak floors. Black Farmhouse "Dot" pendants illuminate the bar. The Village at Seven Desert Mountain—Scottsdale Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Cullum Homes Interiors: Ownby Design Landscape: Greey | Pickett Photographer: Dino Tonn https://www.drewettworks.com/the-model-home-at-village-at-seven-desert-mountain/

Kitchen & Living room Remodel in Ft. Collins Colorado

Alair Homes Longmont

Small modern single-wall wet bar in Denver with no sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

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.
This is an example of 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.

Oakton VA

Denbrook Kitchens

Wine Lovers, this wine bar in Java Black, wine frig, glass holder, wire mesh cabinet doors, Bianco Carrara
Design ideas for an expansive modern home bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

Rockin' Games Room

K&W Audio

This client’s home has got a lot going, but the games room is extra special. The bar rocks with great sound, every game you can imagine & video distribution so everyone can watch their favorite sport. With a room like this you never need to go out!

Modern Home Bar Design Ideas with Stone 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.