The Raintree by Campbell Homes in Meridian Ranch

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

Casa de la Paz

The Hills Group

Photographer: Kat Alves
Inspiration for an expansive transitional galley home bar in Sacramento with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback and light hardwood floors.

26 - Orem, Utah Residence

Magleby Construction

Expansive transitional single-wall seated home bar in Orange County with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, slate floors and grey floor.

Montgomery Whole House Renovation

Legacy Builders Group

Kyle Cannon
Photo of a small transitional galley wet bar in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Interiors

Hackley & Associates Architects, Inc.

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white splashback and subway tile splashback.

Custom Waterfront Home

Kelly Canada Design + Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback and beige benchtop.

Bonus Room 6015 Lansing by Pike Properties - Charlotte Custom Home Builder

Pike Properties

With its versatile layout and well-appointed features, this bonus room provides the ultimate entertainment experience. The room is cleverly divided into two distinct areas. First, you'll find a dedicated hangout space, perfect for lounging, watching movies, or playing games with friends and family. Adjacent to the hangout space, there's a separate area featuring a built-in bar with a sink, a beverage refrigerator, and ample storage space for glasses, bottles, and other essentials.

Transitional Custom Home in Larson

Freestyle Interiors

Mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Miami with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback and stone tile splashback.

Bottoms Up

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Let's get this party started! photos: Paul Grdina Photography
Large transitional seated home bar in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

The Shaughnessy in Langdale

User

This is an example of a transitional seated home bar in Edmonton with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Bogart 2

Studio Design Elements

Photo of an expansive transitional home bar in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, stainless steel benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Esprit Campagne Chic

MIRABEL STUDIO

Cuisine ouverte esprit campagne chic, avec évier timbre, associé à des équipements électroménagers encastrés, et à des finitions laiton doré brossé pour les poignées, éclairages, robinetterie et décoration afin de concilier l'authenticité de l'ancien et la modernité. La cuisine est pleinement optimisée avec des rangements toute hauteur et un îlot bar avec des rangements sous plan côté cuisine

Bar area

Seek Design & Renovation

Seek Design & Renovation completely rebuilt this entire home from floors to ceilings and everything in between. Including a complete kitchen remodel the master bathroom with custom shower, 2 powder baths, removed walls expanding living space, updated 2 fireplaces, added cabinetry & lighting, decorated, which added the final beautiful touches.

Daniel Michelle Office

Daniel Michelle Design Collective

Coffee bar with subway tile and oak style shelves and Frigidaire mini fridge.
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Meriden Residence

Studio Steinbomer

Wet bar after the renovation. Construction by RisherMartin Fine Homes Interior Design by Alison Mountain Interior Design Landscape by David Wilson Garden Design Photography by Andrea Calo

Bent Road Project

Sharp and Grey Interiors

Cool and moody space for a young family to enjoy time together. Industrial and modern all while feeling warm, fresh and welcoming.
Mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Winter Park Kitchen Refresh

KBF Design Gallery

This open and bright kitchen remodel had an amazing transformation. The backsplash is a beautiful, textured, herringbone that draws contrast to the stark, white cabinetry.

SENDERO 2 HOUSE

OSCAR E. FLORES DESIGN STUDIO, LLC

hill country contemporary house designed by oscar e flores design studio in cordillera ranch on a 14 acre property
Inspiration for a large transitional galley seated home bar in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, beige splashback, marble splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Bar renovation

's Wonderful Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional galley home bar in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Artistic Mix | Beaverton Kitchen Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Bedrosian Cloe White straight stack horizontal tiles and EleQuence Meadow Mist quartz countertops carry the kitchen design throughout the space. The mix of of Alder lower cabinets and painted Grizzle Gray (SW 7068) upper cabinets give this Beaverton kitchen remodel a fresh look.

Transitional Home Bar Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink

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.