This renovation included kitchen, laundry, powder room, with extensive building work.
Design ideas for an expansive transitional l-shaped home bar in Sydney with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, laminate floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW For many, extra time at home during COVID left them wanting more from their homes. Whether you realized the shortcomings of your space or simply wanted to combat boredom, a well-designed and functional home was no longer a want, it became a need. Tina found herself wanting more from her Old Irving Park home and reached out to The Kitchen Studio about adding function to her kitchen to make the most of the available real estate. At the end of the day, there is nothing better than returning home to a bright and happy space you love. And this kitchen wasn’t that for Tina. Dark and dated, with a palette from the past and features that didn’t make the most of the available square footage, this remodel required vision and a fresh approach to the space. Lead designer, Stephanie Cole’s main design goal was better flow, while adding greater functionality with organized storage, accessible open shelving, and an overall sense of cohesion with the adjoining family room. The original kitchen featured a large pizza oven, which was rarely used, yet its footprint limited storage space. The nearby pantry had become a catch-all, lacking the organization needed in the home. The initial plan was to keep the pizza oven, but eventually Tina realized she preferred the design possibilities that came from removing this cumbersome feature, with the goal of adding function throughout the upgraded and elevated space. Eliminating the pantry added square footage and length to the kitchen for greater function and more storage. This redesigned space reflects how she lives and uses her home, as well as her love for entertaining. The kitchen features a classic, clean, and timeless palette. White cabinetry, with brass and bronze finishes, contrasts with rich wood flooring, and lets the large, deep blue island in Woodland’s custom color Harbor – a neutral, yet statement color – draw your eye. The kitchen was the main priority. In addition to updating and elevating this space, Tina wanted to maximize what her home had to offer. From moving the location of the patio door and eliminating a window to removing an existing closet in the mudroom and the cluttered pantry, the kitchen footprint grew. Once the floorplan was set, it was time to bring cohesion to her home, creating connection between the kitchen and surrounding spaces. The color palette carries into the mudroom, where we added beautiful new cabinetry, practical bench seating, and accessible hooks, perfect for guests and everyday living. The nearby bar continues the aesthetic, with stunning Carrara marble subway tile, hints of brass and bronze, and a design that further captures the vibe of the kitchen. Every home has its unique design challenges. But with a fresh perspective and a bit of creativity, there is always a way to give the client exactly what they want [and need]. In this particular kitchen, the existing soffits and high slanted ceilings added a layer of complexity to the lighting layout and upper perimeter cabinets. While a space needs to look good, it also needs to function well. This meant making the most of the height of the room and accounting for the varied ceiling features, while also giving Tina everything she wanted and more. Pendants and task lighting paired with an abundance of natural light amplify the bright aesthetic. The cabinetry layout and design compliments the soffits with subtle profile details that bring everything together. The tile selections add visual interest, drawing the eye to the focal area above the range. Glass-doored cabinets further customize the space and give the illusion of even more height within the room. While her family may be grown and out of the house, Tina was focused on adding function without sacrificing a stunning aesthetic and dreamy finishes that make the kitchen the gathering place of any home. It was time to love her kitchen again, and if you’re wondering what she loves most, it’s the niche with glass door cabinetry and open shelving for display paired with the marble mosaic backsplash over the range and complimenting hood. Each of these features is a stunning point of interest within the kitchen – both brag-worthy additions to a perimeter layout that previously felt limited and lacking. Whether your remodel is the result of special needs in your home or simply the excitement of focusing your energy on creating a fun new aesthetic, we are here for it. We love a good challenge because there is always a way to make a space better – adding function and beauty simultaneously.

A custom home bar is always a great addition. From the walnut wood cabinets to the built-in beverage fridge, this is the perfect little space.
Design ideas for a transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with open cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtop, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Design-Build project included converting an unused formal living room in our client's home into a billiards room complete with a custom bar and humidor.

This built-in buffet off of the dining area features a mix of stained, cherry cabinetry and painted, gray cabinetry by Crystal Cabinets. Hardware is Subtle Surge by Berenson. Flooring is Mannington Adura Max, Aspen, Lodge. Wall color is Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore.

This is an example of a small transitional wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, brown floor and black benchtop.

Photo of a large modern single-wall seated home bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, light hardwood floors, brown floor, grey cabinets, grey splashback and glass tile splashback.

Kitchen Designer (Savannah Schmitt) Cabinetry (Eudora Full Access, Homestead Door Style, Iron Finish, Floating Shelves - Heirloom Ash) Photographer (Smiths Do Love) Builder (Vintage Homes)

This kitchen remodel and newly constructed bar area is enhanced by the classic and clean look of Aurea Stone Epitome stone. Designed by: KBF Design Gallery

The lighting design in this rustic barn with a modern design was the designed and built by lighting designer Mike Moss. This was not only a dream to shoot because of my love for rustic architecture but also because the lighting design was so well done it was a ease to capture. Photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in St Louis with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Inspiration for a transitional galley seated home bar in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and an undermount sink.

Designed By: Robby & Lisa Griffin Photios By: Desired Photo
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Tina Gallo and B.A. Torrey
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, medium hardwood floors, no sink, brown floor and grey benchtop.

DND Speakeasy bar at Vintry & Mercer hotel
Large traditional galley wet bar in London with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Come make your coffee/tea over here in the wet bar. Open to the relaxing living room / kitchen.
Inspiration for a large modern galley wet bar in Richmond with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

This home bar space is a nice and inviting area to host guests in. From the warmth of the new wood floors to the coolness in the blues used as accents, this home exudes balance in the most stunning way.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.