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Solid Wormy Maple bar top with custom painted shaker style cabinetry, brushed brass cabinet hardware, Wormy Maple floating shelves, Quartz countertop, Bernia Maple engineered floating floor, and porcelain tile back bar walls
Greenwood Preserve
Greenwood Preserve
Joe McGuire DesignJoe McGuire Design
Our Aspen studio gave this beautiful home a stunning makeover with thoughtful and balanced use of colors, patterns, and textures to create a harmonious vibe. Following our holistic design approach, we added mirrors, artworks, decor, and accessories that easily blend into the architectural design. Beautiful purple chairs in the dining area add an attractive pop, just like the deep pink sofas in the living room. The home bar is designed as a classy, sophisticated space with warm wood tones and elegant bar chairs perfect for entertaining. A dashing home theatre and hot sauna complete this home, making it a luxurious retreat! --- Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/greenwood-preserve
Condo-maximum
Condo-maximum
LiLu InteriorsLiLu Interiors
Their search took more than 1½ years, but once Susie and Matt saw the expansive view of the Stone Arch Bridge reaching across the Mississippi River, they knew they had found their new home. Life had changed dramatically for these homeowners since becoming empty nesters and grandparents. And they felt a vibrant city life was calling them downtown. These avid travelers appreciated the convenience of condo living. At the same time their love of entertaining required a space where they could comfortably host large gatherings of family and friends. This condo offered a blank canvas. LiLu Interiors was called in to design a custom space that fit their lifestyle. Every square inch of the condo was remodeled to be modern, grand-kid friendly and take advantage of the stunning view of the Mississippi. ---- Project designed by Minneapolis interior design studio LiLu Interiors. They serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul area including Wayzata, Edina, and Rochester, and they travel to the far-flung destinations that their upscale clientele own second homes in. ----- For more about LiLu Interiors, click here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/ ---- To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/blog/portfolio-items/condo-maximum/
Wildwood II
Wildwood II
Black Rock Design | BuildBlack Rock Design | Build
Natural wood colored tones in cabinets and wooden floor bring a special warmth and richness to this Wine/Cava room.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley wet bar in Other with a built-in sink, floating shelves, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Hamel Home
Hamel Home
Yerigan Construction CompanyYerigan Construction Company
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley wet bar in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, zinc worktops, blue splashback, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Private Estate Surrey
Private Estate Surrey
Hill House InteriorsHill House Interiors
Carlisle Bar Chairs from The Collection by Hill House are a luxe addition to this space © Hill House Interiors
Inspiration for a contemporary galley wet bar in Surrey with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops and marble flooring.
Cellar & Bar
Cellar & Bar
Lewisham InteriorsLewisham Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley wet bar in Melbourne with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, mirror splashback, marble flooring, white floors and grey worktops.
Sands Point Modern: Home Bar
Sands Point Modern: Home Bar
Annette Jaffe InteriorsAnnette Jaffe Interiors
Repeating materials and colors give this home a clean, cohesive original modern aesthetic. --- Project designed by Long Island interior design studio Annette Jaffe Interiors. They serve Long Island including the Hamptons, as well as NYC, the tri-state area, and Boca Raton, FL. For more about Annette Jaffe Interiors, click here: https://annettejaffeinteriors.com/
Game Rooms
Game Rooms
Pharaoh ManufacturingPharaoh Manufacturing
Large contemporary galley breakfast bar in Los Angeles with stainless steel worktops, beige splashback, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
New Pool house linked to the main house
New Pool house linked to the main house
Houston Architects Ltd.Houston Architects Ltd.
Contemporary galley breakfast bar in Auckland with a submerged sink, grey cabinets, marble worktops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback and ceramic flooring.
Residence 4
Residence 4
Posh Exclusive InteriorsPosh Exclusive Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley breakfast bar in New Orleans with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass worktops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, travertine flooring and grey floors.
Custom Walnut Bar
Custom Walnut Bar
Woodland Partners Custom BuildersWoodland Partners Custom Builders
Custom bar with walnut cabinetry and a waterfall edged, hand fabricated, counter top of end grain wood with brass infused strips.
This is an example of a large contemporary galley breakfast bar in New York with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, wood worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback and brown floors.
Golden Isles Residence 1
Golden Isles Residence 1
2id Interiors2id Interiors
Emilio Collavino
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley wet bar in Miami with dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, porcelain flooring, grey floors, a built-in sink, black splashback, grey worktops and open cabinets.
Warm Traditional With Bold Accents
Warm Traditional With Bold Accents
Pamela Harvey InteriorsPamela Harvey Interiors
Our St. Pete studio gave this beautiful traditional home a warm, welcoming ambience with bold accents and decor. Gray and white wallpaper perfectly frame the large windows in the living room, and the elegant furnishings add elegance and classiness to the space. The bedrooms are also styled with wallpaper that leaves a calm, soothing feel for instant relaxation. Fun prints and patterns add cheerfulness to the bedrooms, making them a private and personal space to hang out. The formal dining room has beautiful furnishings in bold blue accents and a striking chandelier to create a dazzling focal point. --- Pamela Harvey Interiors offers interior design services in St. Petersburg and Tampa, and throughout Florida's Suncoast area, from Tarpon Springs to Naples, including Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Sarasota. For more about Pamela Harvey Interiors, see here: https://www.pamelaharveyinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.pamelaharveyinteriors.com/portfolio-galleries/traditional-home-oakhill-va
Ultra-Modern Home
Ultra-Modern Home
StudioBeckerStudioBecker
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley breakfast bar in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, brown splashback, wood splashback, beige floors and brown worktops.
Modern Desert Contemporary Residence
Modern Desert Contemporary Residence
Design Directives, LLCDesign Directives, LLC
Sunken wet bar with swivel chair seating, lighted liquor display. Custom mahogany cabinets in mitered square pattern with bronze medallions. Glass and granite countertop. Interior Design by Susan Hersker and Elaine Ryckman, Photo: Mark Boisclair, Contractor- Manship Builders, Architect - Bing Hu Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/desert-contemporary/
Cabinets
Cabinets
Dalton Carpet One Floor & HomeDalton Carpet One Floor & Home
This is an example of a contemporary galley wet bar in Atlanta with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, beige splashback and mosaic tiled splashback.
Smith Basement Renovation
Smith Basement Renovation
Urban AbodeUrban Abode
Brad McCallum
Photo of a contemporary galley home bar in Calgary with dark hardwood flooring and grey splashback.
Basement Remodel | Roswell GA
Basement Remodel | Roswell GA
Kalaa Chakra InteriorsKalaa Chakra Interiors
Anastasia Alkema Photography
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary galley breakfast bar in Atlanta with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops and glass sheet splashback.
Bay Village Home Remodel
Bay Village Home Remodel
KAS Interior DesignKAS Interior Design
This is a home bar and entertainment area. A bar, hideable television, hidden laundry powder room and billiard area are included in this space. The bar is a combination of lacquered cabinetry with rustic barnwood details. A metal backsplash adds a textural effect. A glass Nanawall not shown in photo completely slides open out to a pool and outdoor entertaining area.

Contemporary Galley Home Bar Ideas and Designs

A home bar is one of the ultimate indulgences for a homeowner. By no means essential but all the more satisfying for that very reason. Whether your home bar ideas would be having the boys round to watch the big match in a pub-style atmosphere on a Saturday afternoon, ‘going uptown’ to sip an espresso martini in your home cocktail bar in the loft, or hoping to recreate the vibe of an intimate speakeasy in your basement, a contemporary style home bar is a treat that’s guaranteed to lift your spirits. A place where you are always guaranteed a seat.

How big should my contemporary home bar be?

The ideal style of your contemporary home bar will depend on your lifestyle and entertaining habits as well as the amount of available space. If big groups come round regularly then you should consider dedicating a part of your living room or basement to a larger seating area – complete with a bar table, bar stools and wet bar section – to keep everyone suitably comfortable and merry. If TV is essential, check if there is a wall nearby that’s a big enough to mount it on without restricting anyone’s view. A key feature of home bar ideas is the storage – gleaming wine racks and low-lit glass shelves. Make sure you can afford these little delights after you have built the basic structure. Alternatively, if space is limited, a freestanding contemporary home cocktail bar would give you somewhere to prepare cocktails that is out of the way – in the corner of your dining room or under the stairwell for instance. Also, mirrored surfaces can help to create the illusion of space. Sketch the layout of the room in which you would like to place the bar and think about where all those bottles, cans and snacks are going to go. Then speak to either a home bar specialist about your home bar ideas, or to a joiner about adapting a vintage bookcase or creating something bespoke.

What style of home bar should I choose?

Try to play off the interior decor of the surrounding area. A kitsch Manhattan-inspired home cocktail bar will look out of place in a country cottage, for example. Similarly, a long white walnut home bar would jar against a bright red contemporary kitchen. That said, contrast might be something that you accentuate, not least through the choice of flooring, which would help to make your home bar stand out. Collect contemporary home bar ideas in an Ideabook, settle upon a theme and then discuss the design with your home bar specialist or joiner. Lighting sets the mood in bars, particularly late at night, so pay special attention to placement, intensity and how you want your guests to feel. Dim underbar lighting creates a warm, intimate atmosphere, while spotlights brighten and energise.

Which contemporary home bar accessories and facilities should I include?

This really does depend on how far you are willing to go. A home bar can replicate almost everything you see in your local, from running water and refrigerated wine cabinets to draught beer pumps and bespoke lighting and a sound systems. Again, the most important thing is to work with what’s there – available space and home decor. Is that black lizard effect leather flooring really going to go? How about the turquoise splashback? Do those flowers look out of place or will they help to soften up what’s fast becoming a man cave? There are several ways to make a home bar more visually interesting without spending big on fixtures and fittings. Select contemporary furniture that’s comfortable but also sparks interest, such as salvaged chairs or a second-hand leather sofa. Add a touch of glitz and glamour through your choice of glassware, drinks trolley, ice bucket, shaker and spirit bottles if you want the home cocktail bar look. Then scatter a few curios around the bar – contemporary ornaments, lamps, artwork, photos and travel mementos are great contemporary home bar ideas to get the conversation started.
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