Colorful built-in cabinetry creates a multifunctional space in this Tampa condo. The bar section features lots of refrigerated and temperature controlled storage as well as a large display case and countertop for preparation. The additional built-in space offers plenty of storage in a variety of sizes and functionality.

Luxe Living

Julia Russell Designs

Home bar located in family game room. Stainless steel accents accompany a mirror that doubles as a TV.
Design ideas for a large transitional seated home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, porcelain floors, glass-front cabinets, mirror splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

UES

Ariel Okin

Design ideas for a transitional home bar in New York.

Providence Plantation Kitchen & Mudroom

DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Shaker Transitional Kitchen & More Morristown, NJ

MK Designs LLC

Shaker style cabinetry with a modern flair. Painted cabinetry with the warmth of stained quartersawn oak accents and stainless steel drawer fronts. Thick two toned butcher block on the island makes a great focal point and the built in seating nook is very cozy. We also created some custom details for the family pets like hidden gates at the doorway and comfortable beds with screened doors.

Craftsman Transitional Renovation & Addition

Gretchen O. Studio

This is an example of a transitional home bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback and mirror splashback.

Kitchen & Bathroom Expansion - Westfield, NJ

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

The newly created dry bar sits in the previous kitchen space, which connects the original formal dining room with the addition that is home to the new kitchen. A great spot for entertaining.

Butler's Pantries by Kith

Kith Kitchens

Inspiration for a transitional home bar in Birmingham.

The Korbin

Asset Builders

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey floor.

Belclaire - French

Blume Architecture

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Parkland

Ari Loar Interiors, Inc

Inspiration for a transitional seated home bar in Tampa with open cabinets, brown splashback and grey floor.

Brookline Kitchen & Bath

Bearded Builders

This is an example of a transitional home bar in Omaha.

Camargo Pines

High St.

Rich blue cabinetry with antiqued mirror backsplash surrounded by warm wood cladded walls ... guest don't ever want to leave.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional wet bar in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

The Capilano

Trickle Creek Designer Homes

Calgary Photos
This is an example of a transitional home bar in Calgary with grey floor.

Crain Square Project

L. Pearson Design

Transitional home bar in Houston.

Hoboken Hudson Street Brownstone

Jenny Madden Design

Transitional home bar in New York.

Norton Commons Basement Finish

Bailey Remodeling and Construction LLC

Inspiration for a transitional home bar in Louisville.

Eloise & Matt's Colonial with Transitional Elements

Arciform

A pass-through butler’s pantry and bar was nestled in between the existing dining room and kitchen. Bathed in a rich, deep blue, it keeps all the barware and bottles tidy and tucked away.

Classic Wellesley Home

Blue Jay Design LLC

Design ideas for a transitional home bar in Boston.

Greenword Kitchen

Emergent Construction

Design ideas for a transitional home bar in Indianapolis.

Transitional Blue Home Bar Design Ideas

A transitional 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 transitional 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 transitional 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 transitional 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.