Contemporary Bar with black painted oak cabinets, 1/4" thick stainless steel countertop with integral stainless sink, Sub Zero Beverage Center, Kohler Purist faucet in black finish, painted wood ship lap paneling on walls

Little Venice Georgian Townhouse

Margot Tsim Interiors

Sleek and Sophisticated

Amrami Design + Build

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga

Brookville II

Margali & Flynn Designs

Photo: Richard Law Digital

Washington DC Condo Remodel

Case Architects & Remodelers

Project Developer MJ Englert https://www.houzz.com/pro/mjenglert/mj-englert-ckbr-udcp-case-design-remodeling-inc Designer Scott North https://www.houzz.com/pro/snorth71/scott-north-case-design-remodeling-inc Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg

27th Street Residence

Geremia Design

Custom bar in library. A mix of solid walnut and botticino classico marble. With integrated cabinet pulls and lighting under stone shelves. Photos by Nicole Franzen

Open-plan Concept | Contemporary Living, Dining & Bathroom

Improva

This modern contemporary style dry bar area features Avant Stone Bianco Orobico - honed, benchtop and splash back with a sliding door to hide the bar when not in use.

Partnered with Property Brothers

Wilson Homes

WET BAR

StoneUnlimited Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

WET BAR ALPHARETTA, GA Adding a wet bar in your home can be used to entertain guests or to provide a quick convenient way to access drinks, snacks or other accouterments. This bar was installed to prevent our clients from having to walk down 2 flights of stairs, to their kitchen, in their 3 story home. Now they can fully enjoy watching movies, making use of their built in microwave for popcorn and sipping on drinks from the refrigerator with glass door. Items used for this bar: Waypoint Framed Cabinets with Cherry Slate Finish 15” Waste Basket 24” Microwave Cabinet with 2 shallow drawers beneath Bar Top: 3CM Brunello Quarts with Standard Edge 2 - 60” Floating Shelves Cabinet Hardware: Sutton Pulls in Satin Nickel Finish

Il Nostro Sogno

Dwelling Designs

Wilderness Ridge

Reid Smith Architects

Lower rec room and bar. Photographer: Audrey Hall

Robinhood Road Renovation - Wet Bar

Allard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc

Photography by: David Dietrich Renovation by: Tom Vorys, Cornerstone Construction Cabinetry by: Benbow & Associates Countertops by: Solid Surface Specialties Appliances & Plumbing: Ferguson Lighting Design: David Terry Lighting Fixtures: Lux Lighting

Basement Bar with Wood Flooring and Stone Wall

Worthington Design & Remodeling

Cabinetry in a Mink finish was used for the bar cabinets and media built-ins. Ledge stone was used for the bar backsplash, bar wall and fireplace surround to create consistency throughout the basement. Photo Credit: Chris Whonsetler

Backlit Onyx Nuvolato Bar

Aria Stone Gallery

This masculine and modern Onyx Nuvolato marble bar and feature wall is perfect for hosting everything from game-day events to large cocktail parties. The onyx countertops and feature wall are backlit with LED lights to create a warm glow throughout the room. The remnants from this project were fashioned to create a matching backlit fireplace. Open shelving provides storage and display, while a built in tap provides quick access and easy storage for larger bulk items.

Oxnard Kitchen & Beverage Center

Mr. Sawdust Custom Cabinetry

Harvest Project

No Longer In Business

Seating for 4 is available at this sophisticated home bar. It's outfitted with a beer tap, lots of refrigeration and storage, ice maker and dishwasher.....Photo by Jared Kuzia

Transitional Elegance Media Room

John McClain Design

A stylish and functional wet bar situated inside a media room provides all that you need for entertaining. Not pictured is the rear cabinetry and refrigerator. Black cabinets with antique brass hardware really set the tone against the textured metallic wallpaper. Clean white counters and geometric pendants calm the space, while wooden barstools add an organic touch. Photo: Stephen Allen

Ahuimanu Mountain Side

R Clary Builders Inc.

Contemporary Home Bar Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors

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.