Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Amity Worrel - Barton Hills

Ryann Ford Photography

Ryann Ford Photography, LLC
This is an example of a transitional single-wall home bar in Austin with no sink, light wood cabinets, metal splashback and flat-panel cabinets.

Lower Level Bar With Whiskey Barrel Planks, Gray Cabinets, and Black Quartz

Village Home Stores

A lower level home bar in a Bettendorf Iowa home with LED-lit whiskey barrel planks, Koch Knotty Alder gray cabinetry, and Cambria Quartz counters in Charlestown design. Galveston series pendant lighting by Quorum also featured. Design and select materials by Village Home Stores for Kerkhoff Homes of the Quad Cities.

Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL

Charleston Building and Development

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Avington

Visbeen Architects

Large transitional u-shaped wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Transitional Kitchen & 1st Floor Bonnema Remodel - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Picture Perfect House
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Alta47

Kitchen & Bath Creations (KBC)

Alta47 is a new community of contemporary three or four bedroom townhomes in Baltimore's historic waterfront neighborhood of Locust Point.
Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Baltimore with black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, white benchtop, ceramic splashback and flat-panel cabinets.

Walnut Cove Transitional Retreat

Allard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc

Interior Designer: Allard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc Architect: Con Dameron, Architectural Practice Builder: Dan Collins, Glennwood Custom Builders Photographer: David Dietrich Photography

Carlton Basement Bar

Green Basements & Remodeling

Mitered Laminated Edge & Leathered White Cashmere Granite, thin brick accent wall, Undermount square bar sink, painted slab cabinet doors
Large transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback and carpet.

Tullia Plan - Tri-Cities Parade of Homes, 2023 Best Overall under 3,500sf

Atlas Cabinets & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback and white benchtop.

Lounge and wine wall

RénoDéco etc.

designer Lyne Brunet
Large transitional single-wall home bar in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Country Club Living

Everything Home

This modern transitional home was designed for a family of four and their pets. Our Indianapolis studio used wood detailing and medium wood floors to give the home a warm, welcoming vibe. We used a variety of statement lights to add drama to the look, and the furniture is comfortable and complements the bright palette of the home. Photographer - Sarah Shields --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/country-club-living/

Laura's Kitchen

Mary Englert- Case Design/Remodeling Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

Custom Bar

Realty Design Associates, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Sacramento with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Grey Oaks - Private Residence - Dahlia Way, Naples

Harwick Homes

Amber Frederiksen Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback and stone slab splashback.

Creek Knoll Traditional Elegance

Filament Lighting & Home

Photo of a large transitional single-wall seated home bar in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and porcelain floors.

Logan Square New Contruction

London Walder Interior Design

Inspiration for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Austin Residence

Page Home Design

Mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Austin with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and marble benchtops.

Award Wining Home Bar

Khoury Design

By removing the closets there was enough space to add the needed appliances, plumbing and cabinets to transform this space into a luxury bar area. While incorporating the adjacent space’s materials and finishes (stained walnut cabinets, painted maple cabinets and matte quartz countertops with a hint of gold and purple glitz), a distinctive style was created by using the white maple cabinets for wall cabinets and the slab walnut veneer for base cabinets to anchor the space. The centered glass door wall cabinet provides an ideal location for displaying drinkware while the floating shelves serve as a display for three-dimensional art. To provide maximum function, roll out trays and a two-tiered cutlery divider was integrated into the cabinets. In addition, the bar includes integrated wine storage with refrigerator drawers which is ideal not only for wine but also bottled water, mixers and condiments for the bar. This entertainment area was finished by adding an integrated ice maker and a Galley sink, which is a workstation equipped with a 5-piece culinary kit including cutting board, drying rack, colander, bowl, and lower-tier platform, providing pure luxury for slicing garnishes and condiments for cocktail hour.

Transitional Home Bar

This is an example of a transitional l-shaped seated home bar in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Transitional Home Bar Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets

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.