Butler's pantry with lighted cabinet for glasses, Subzero undercounter beverage refrigerator, custom cabinets and Ceasarstone countertop is perfect for mixing cocktails and its located directly off of the kitchen. Tom Grimes Photography

Custom Wet Bars

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Sleek, contemporary wet bar with open shelving.

Contemporary Custom Sapele Cabinets

Castor Inc.

Designer: Kelly Taaffe Design, Inc. Photographer: Andrea Hope

Mid Century Modern

Cabinet Concepts by Design

HOME BAR

Sheila Rich Interiors, LLC

This home bar was added and designed to coordinate with the kitchen cabinetry as if it had been in place from the start; it is identical to the original pantry standing next to it. The wood countertop on the bar, coordinates with the island. The rhomboid-shaped carrara marble backsplash adds interest to this understated bar. The refrigerator drawers in the lower center, along with additional storage for bar equipment, offers the ideal self-serve option for party guests while keeping pathways clear for walking. The bar also creates a natural transition between the kitchen, dining alcove and living room while allowing each to relate to the other.

Modern New Home - Ground Up

Heritage Construction Companies, LLC.

Artist's Office and Studio

Space Interior Design

This small kitchen area features, white cabinets by Legacy Woodwork, white back painted glass backsplash by Glassworks, corian countertop by The Tile Gallery, all planned and designed by Space Interior Design

Strand House Hermosa Beach

Jordan Shields Design

J&L Showroom Redesign

J&L Designs

Contemporary open concept kitchen in ST Petersburg

Lindross Remodeling

Jon wolding

Porto Vita project

2id Interiors

Photography for Architects, Designers and Real Estate Professionals

DeGraffenreid Photography

Project by: Dichotomy Interiors

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

Reno and Addition in Capitol Hill

Ileana Schinder, PLLC

Mini Home Bar with Hand Painted Tiles

Fireclay Tile

Hand painted tiles can add nuance and dimension to any space. This galley kitchen's streamlined aesthetic get multifaceted with our Diamond Contour Handpainted Tile in a neutral motif. TILE SHOWN Handpainted Tile in Diamond Contour, Neutral Motif DESIGN Amy Mathie, Happy Interiors Group PHOTOS Courtney Conk, C.C. Photo Arts

Sunset Idea House

Lauren Nelson Design

Contemporary Home Bar

Greeley, CO Residence

User

The small, yet statement-making bar is located in a great area: between the living room and around the corner from the kitchen. This way, you won't miss a segment of your favorite TV show or sports team playing. The large drawers keep cups and utensils out of site until they're ready to use. The open shelving can display more interesting accessories or your favorite drinks. And the small sink ensures your dishes are clean and ready for the next get-together.

Birch Hall

MacAusland DESIGN

Backlit Alabaster bar

Custom Home Bar

Projects Contemporary Furniture

A custom home bar with Poliform Varenna cabinetry features ample wine storage, integrated LED lighting and sleek corian backsplash and countertops with a seamless sink. We also incorporated mirror paneling to showcase the client's collection of vintage barware.

Contemporary Home Bar Design Ideas with White Splashback

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.