Maple cabinetry in a dark stain with shaker style doors, granite tops & white stacked stone back splash. Double beverage coolers, wine storage, margarita machine lifter & pull out storage. Portraits by Mandi

Marina Penthouse

Designer Kitchens LA

House in Port of Spain, Trinidad

Dickinson Woodworks

Bar installation with Walnut folding doors incorporating Brass shelving and leather upholstered linings. American Black Walnut veneered panelling to the walls and ceiling. Black steel and Walnut front bar. Architect: Jamie Fobert Architects Photo credit: Hufton and Crow Photography

The Ultimate Smart Home

Smart Homes Innovations, Inc.

Project Photos

Digitech Custom Audio & Video

Don’t miss a beat while refilling your drink! This awesome Bar Area has an incredible Sony 65” 4K Television and a pair of awesome B&W speakers flush mounted in the ceiling. So you don’t have to worry about the “big play” that you might miss while you get something at the Bar.

Private Residence Beverly Hills

Delta Light

Modern Bar

Angela Wells Interior Design

Trent Teigen

1181 N Hillcrest Road

Ferrugio Design + Associates

Berlyn Photography.

Natural Retreat

Knight Architects LLC

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

A Boca Beauty – contemporary Kitchen in Boca Raton

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

Beauty meets practicality in this Florida Contemporary on a Boca golf course. The indoor – outdoor connection is established by running easy care wood-look porcelain tiles from the patio to all the public rooms. The clean-lined slab door has a narrow-raised perimeter trim, while a combination of rift-cut white oak and “Super White” balances earthy with bright. Appliances are paneled for continuity. Dramatic LED lighting illuminates the toe kicks and the island overhang. Instead of engineered quartz, these countertops are engineered marble: “Unique Statuario” by Compac. The same material is cleverly used for carved island panels that resemble cabinet doors. White marble chevron mosaics lend texture and depth to the backsplash. The showstopper is the divider between the secondary sink and living room. Fashioned from brushed gold square metal stock, its grid-and-rectangle motif references the home’s entry door. Wavy glass obstructs kitchen mess, yet still admits light. Brushed gold straps on the white hood tie in with the divider. Gold hardware, faucets and globe pendants add glamour. In the pantry, kitchen cabinetry is repeated, but here in all white with Caesarstone countertops. Flooring is laid diagonally. Matching panels front the wine refrigerator. Open cabinets display glassware and serving pieces. This project was done in collaboration with JBD JGA Design & Architecture and NMB Home Management Services LLC. Bilotta Designer: Randy O’Kane. Photography by Nat Rea. Description written by Paulette Gambacorta adapted for Houzz.

Custom Wet Bars

Zawadski Homes Inc.

Sleek, contemporary wet bar with open shelving.

Stone Canyon

Kym Rodger Design

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.

Modern New Home - Ground Up

Heritage Construction Companies, LLC.

Modern Contemporary Villa

The Decorators Unlimited

Portraying a warm and timeless feel and appearance, this 7,847 sq. ft. modern, contemporary residence reflects everything there is to love about contemporary interior design. Located in Tequesta, Florida, this residence features five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a theater room, man cave, exercise room, and more. The outdoor living area, which is just as incredible as the interior, includes a putting green, pool, fireplace, and features a stunning three-point view of the Loxahatchee River.

Panorama Towers Penthouse

Design by Sasha

Amazing penthouse bar with Las Vegas strip view

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

Game Room + Bar

Matrix Design

Lounge and home bar with pocket-doors open to pool and sun deck.

Coastal Contemporary

Studio 6 Architects

Contemporary Masterpiece - Newport Landing

Arjay Builders Inc.

Home Built by Arjay Builders Inc. Photo by Amoura Productions Cabinetry Provided by Eurowood Cabinets, Inc

Expansive 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.