Private Residence
Photo of an expansive contemporary single-wall wet bar in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor, beige benchtop, a drop-in sink and solid surface benchtops.

Contemporary/Modern Wine Cellars

Innovative Wine Cellar Designs

Innovative Wine Cellar Designs is the nation’s leading custom wine cellar design, build, installation and refrigeration firm. As a wine cellar design build company, we believe in the fundamental principles of architecture, design, and functionality while also recognizing the value of the visual impact and financial investment of a quality wine cellar. By combining our experience and skill with our attention to detail and complete project management, the end result will be a state of the art, custom masterpiece. Our design consultants and sales staff are well versed in every feature that your custom wine cellar will require.

Basement Entertaining with Bar

FBC Remodel

The cool color palette of the space is contrasted and accented by the warm wood canopy that wraps the bar and in the asymmetrical coffered ceiling. ©Finished Basement Company

10979 Chalon

The House Group

Refined totally black coloured gaming zone includes home bar and home bowling.
Expansive modern single-wall seated home bar in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, glass sheet splashback, carpet, grey floor and black benchtop.

Rosehurst Residence Custom Bar

Wilde North

A custom bar built in a basement with palette wood wall treatment, custom wet bar with stacked stone front and jali custom cabinets. A niche to display crystal decanters backlit and under lit. With a hammered copper sink.

Morgan Creek Estate

Herlong Architects

Photo of a small beach style u-shaped wet bar in Charleston with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Fifth Ave Apartment

David Estreich Architects

A wet bar is tucked into a recess near the dining room. It features bronze and sandblasted glass upper cabinets paired with leather fronted base cabinets and a unique bronze mesh countertop.

Basement Ceiling Beam

FBC Remodel

The bar features 3D wall panel on the front lit by undercounter lights. Lighting is also enhanced by the light panels on the back wall. ©Finished Basement Company

Basement Wet Bar

FBC Remodel

Bar front features 3D wall panels with undercounter lighting. Solid surface counter provides ample space for entertainment. ©Finished Basement Company

Basement Bar Contemporary Light

FBC Remodel

The back wall of the bar has light panels that provide ambient as well as accent light in the room. ©Finished Basement Company
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, vinyl floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Rosehurst Residence Custom Bar

Wilde North

Brannigan Gate Home Bar

Wilde North

Wilde North Interiors designed and built this beautiful contemporary bar in a Mississauga Home. Completely hand built and custom this was a work of art in the basement. Niches to display the shot glasses and miniatures, backlit acrylic front panel, floating shelves and more were the details put into this custom home bar.

Rosehurst Residence Custom Bar

Wilde North

Brannigan Gate Home Bar

Wilde North

Purple Home Bar Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink

A 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 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 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 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.