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DeGraffenreid Photography

Project by: Dichotomy Interiors

Schiefelbein

Kitchen and Bath Plus

All wood cabinets, glass doors, under cabinet lighting, stacked stone backsplash and top legs

State Street - Modern Remodel

PGC Building + Design

Steve Tague

Contemporary Bar & Display

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Contemporary cabinets in dark maple contrasts white stacked stone & frosted glass doors. Two beverage coolers, ample wine storage & lit liquor shelving make this an incredible wet bar. Portraits by Mandi

Basement Redux

BARRETT STUDIO architects

An unfinished basement in a suburban home transforms to house a masculine bar, wine cellar, home theater, spa, fitness room, and kids' playroom. The sophisticated color palette carries into the kids' room, where framed wall panels of chalkboard, metal, and cork bring order while inviting creativity. Ultimately, this project challenged conventional notions of what is possible in a basement in terms of both aesthetic and function.

Wildwood II

Black Rock Design | Build

Natural wood colored tones in cabinets and wooden floor bring a special warmth and richness to this Wine/Cava room.

Contemporary Kitchen and Main Floor Remodel in Bonita Springs, FL

Progressive Design Build

To create the dry bar area that our clients wanted, Progressive Design Build removed the ceiling height drywall built-ins and replaced it with a large entertainment nook and separate dry bar nook. Bringing cohesion to the open living room and kitchen area, the new dry bar was designed using the same materials as the kitchen, which included a large bank of white Dura Supreme cabinets, a Calacutta Clara quartz countertop, and Morel wood-stained floating shelves.

Contemporary Townhouse

SOL Y MAR INTERIORS

Elevated bar styling to create a fun and inviting space to prepare a cocktail.

Tresco

Visbeen Architects

Walnut Kitchen

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

White Rock Oceanfront Contemporary

Van Arbour Design

Paul Grdina Photography

Two cabinets and two floating shelves were used to turn this empty space into the perfect wet bar in the recreation room. Featuring integrated shelving lighting and a mini fridge, this couple will be able to host friends and family for multiple parties and holidays to come.

Contemporary Home Remodel

Able And Baker

Striking Transitional Kitchen

SieMatic Seattle/ Summers Studio

SieMatic Cabinetry in Truffle Brown Pine Wood Veneer with Truffle Brown Pine Wood shelving. SieMatic Nickel Gloss framed Glass Tall Display Cabinet with Truffle Brown Pine Wood Veneer interior.

The Loft Life

Lynda Martin at Camelback Interior Design

Custom built dry bar under the stairs featuring LED lit stone slab. Wall to upstairs feature contemporary artwork. Photographer: Scott Sandler

Home Bar

THINK Architecture, Inc.

Complete Home Remodel

Phase II, Inc.

Contemporary Home Bar Design Ideas

A contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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.