Small modern single-wall home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback and white benchtop.

Renovation/Addition

KB Lueck Building Consultants, LLC.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback and black benchtop.

Custom Infill-Lofty Living

Bella Vista Developments

Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Miscellaneous Backsplashes

User

Red backsplash in a basement wet bar
Photo of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback and ceramic splashback.

Foothills of south Denver- Skydance Drive

Mountain + Beach Interiors - Schonewill Int'l

Main bar off of the kitchen area and adjacent to the dining area. Viewed from all areas of the stairwell. Flanked by glass shelves and backlit area on two sides. the space was designed to be very simple to create a back drop for a future wall sculpture.

Hixon Modern Home

Contempo Studio

Bar
Large modern single-wall seated home bar in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and marble benchtops.

Palos Verdes Residence

Pedini NW

Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped wet bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bar Area with Wire Mesh Pocket Doors

Improva

Design ideas for a small modern home bar in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Granada Hills Kitchen

KM Home Design

Design ideas for a modern home bar in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, glass tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Trendy City-Central Brownstone

Vantage Build Inc.

Photo of a modern home bar in Other with white cabinets, brick splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Palo Alto Kitchen, Bar & Bathrooms

European Cabinets & Design Studios

Bar cabinets from the Mia collection.
Small modern l-shaped wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey floor and white benchtop.

Wet Bar

Johnson's Cabinetry and Flooring

Custom wet bar designed and built by Johnson's Cabinetry & Flooring, Inc located in Atlantic Beach Florida.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

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.

Bay Colony Renovation

EBL Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

White Cabinets

Dickinson Cabinetry

This modern, white cabinet features glass doors, and a hybrid flush-inset design.
This is an example of a large modern single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

White Kitchen with Large Grey Island

Mayne Construction, LLC

Kitchen Remodel to include, white raised panel cabinets, glass dome pendants, recessed lights, and a large grey kitchen island
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern home bar in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

East Alder Creek Remodel

Heller Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a modern l-shaped home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, dark hardwood floors, black floor and black benchtop.

Modern Homes

Great Northwest Homes

Love this Butlers pantry next to the walk in Pantry! What Kitchen couldn't use the extra space? My Photos Sell Homes
This is an example of a modern home bar in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Bay Colony Renovation

EBL Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern single-wall wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Harbor Home With A Twist

Calista Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a small modern home bar in Miami with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Modern Home Bar Design Ideas with White Cabinets

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.