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Photo of a transitional single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Bungalow Renovation

Balance Design

This is an example of a transitional single-wall home bar in Atlanta with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass sheet splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Lakefront Splendor

Dual Concept Design

This wet bar has the perfect mix of materials - a light gray-wash stain, mirror and glass mosaic backsplash and a touch brass. Builder: Heritage Luxury Homes

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.

Project 1427 Whole House Remodel 2 Story Addition Kitchen Basement Wet Bar Mpls

Castle Building & Remodeling

Taking good care of this home and taking time to customize it to their family, the owners have completed four remodel projects with Castle. The 2nd floor addition was completed in 2006, which expanded the home in back, where there was previously only a 1st floor porch. Now, after this remodel, the sunroom is open to the rest of the home and can be used in all four seasons. On the 2nd floor, the home’s footprint greatly expanded from a tight attic space into 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The kitchen remodel, which took place in 2013, reworked the floorplan in small, but dramatic ways. The doorway between the kitchen and front entry was widened and moved to allow for better flow, more countertop space, and a continuous wall for appliances to be more accessible. A more functional kitchen now offers ample workspace and cabinet storage, along with a built-in breakfast nook countertop. All new stainless steel LG and Bosch appliances were ordered from Warners’ Stellian. Another remodel in 2016 converted a closet into a wet bar allows for better hosting in the dining room. In 2018, after this family had already added a 2nd story addition, remodeled their kitchen, and converted the dining room closet into a wet bar, they decided it was time to remodel their basement. Finishing a portion of the basement to make a living room and giving the home an additional bathroom allows for the family and guests to have more personal space. With every project, solid oak woodwork has been installed, classic countertops and traditional tile selected, and glass knobs used. Where the finished basement area meets the utility room, Castle designed a barn door, so the cat will never be locked out of its litter box. The 3/4 bathroom is spacious and bright. The new shower floor features a unique pebble mosaic tile from Ceramic Tileworks. Bathroom sconces from Creative Lighting add a contemporary touch. Overall, this home is suited not only to the home’s original character; it is also suited to house the owners’ family for a lifetime. This home will be featured on the 2019 Castle Home Tour, September 28 – 29th. Showcased projects include their kitchen, wet bar, and basement. Not on tour is a second-floor addition including a master suite.

Westbourne

Pfeffer Torode Architecture

The wet bar features slab-front oak cabinets by Capitol Custom Cabinetry & Finishing, calacatta gold marble from Indigo Granite & Tile, antique mirrored backsplash, and an integrated wine fridge. The smooth, hand-troweled plasterwork on the walls and ceiling pair with the ruggedness of the oak floors from Jeffco Flooring & Supply. oak floors from Jeffco Flooring & Supply coordinate with

Santa Ynez Remodel

Designology Studio LLC

Small transitional single-wall wet bar in Santa Barbara with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor, white benchtop and marble benchtops.

New Construction in Naperville, IL

TKS Design Group

Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Collaborations with builders on new construction is a favorite part of my job. I love seeing a house go up from the blueprints to the end of the build. It is always a journey filled with a thousand decisions, some creative on-the-spot thinking and yes, usually a few stressful moments. This Naperville project was a collaboration with a local builder and architect. The Kitchen Studio collaborated by completing the cabinetry design and final layout for the entire home. In the basement, we carried the warm gray tones into a custom bar, featuring a 90” wide beverage center from True Appliances. The glass shelving in the open cabinets and the antique mirror give the area a modern twist on a classic pub style bar. If you are building a new home, The Kitchen Studio can offer expert help to make the most of your new construction home. We provide the expertise needed to ensure that you are getting the most of your investment when it comes to cabinetry, design and storage solutions. Give us a call if you would like to find out more! Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKBD Builder: Hampton Homes Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Philadelphia Townhouse

Emma Montgomery

Dining Room built-in bar featuring a new tin ceiling, plaster walls, amber slipper shade sconces, painted frame niche with walnut & onyx bar with a glass backsplash and brass shelves custom fit to our client's needs.

Pfaff Kitchen

Decor Muse

Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped home bar in Dallas with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass sheet splashback, dark hardwood floors and granite benchtops.

Coopersale

Juliet Murphy Photography

Photo of a small transitional single-wall home bar in London with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, glass sheet splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Remodeling Project 3

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Custom built dry bar serves the living room and kitchen and features a liquor bottle roll-out shelf. Beautiful Custom Cabinetry by Ayr Cabinet Co. Tile by Halsey Tile Co.; Hardwood Flooring by Hoosier Hardwood Floors, LLC; Lighting by Kendall Lighting Center; Design by Nanci Wirt of N. Wirt Design & Gallery; Images by Marie Martin Kinney; General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. Products: Bar and Murphy Bed Cabinets - Walnut stained custom cabinetry. Vicostone Quartz in Bella top on the bar. Glazzio/Magical Forest Collection in Crystal Lagoon tile on the bar backsplash.

Main floor remodel in Olathe

Design Connection, Inc.

The builder grade maple bar needed an upgrade. We painted the entire unit gray, added metallic paint and replaced the wood shelves with glass, snazzy backsplash and new quartz countertop. Design Connection, Inc. provided space plans, cabinets, countertops, tile, painting, accessories, hard wood floors and installation of all materials and project management.

NARI 2020 REGIONAL WINNER - ENTIRE HOUSE OVER $1M

Elite Kitchen & Bath/Express Contracting

This amazing European bistro style bar sits in the middle of an open concept Manhattan apartment. The light column and metallic paint add a festive showy theme to this entertaining space. The curve of the bar – We built a curved plaster soffit to mimic the curve of the bar. We placed the wall paper on one section of the sheet rock soffit. Creating the curve takes skill and precision. Bar area installation included a semi precious agate stone countertop, fabric sandwiched backsplash and custom pullouts for alcohol. The bar has a lighted lower level counter space for mixing drinks. And with the unique light column, it would be hard to break a glass. Pearlized wallpaper throughout.

Closet Factory Custom Cabinets

Kay Wade, Closet Factory

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with distressed cabinets, marble benchtops and glass sheet splashback.

Britannia Modern French

Muretto Custom Homes

This is an example of a transitional galley seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Bar Areas

Platt Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Kenwood MN Family Room Bar

NORTH STAR KITCHENS

Photography by Susan Gilmore Interior Design by Tom Rauscher & Associates
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, zinc benchtops and glass sheet splashback.

Saddleback Residence

Aspect Design Build

Photo of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, glass sheet splashback and porcelain floors.

Incredible Kitchen Extension With Custom Bar

Opun

This custom home bar is the cherry on top of the home extension and really brings an additional 'wow' factor to the entire project. We'll take a vodka martini, shaken, not stirred.

Transitional Home Bar Design Ideas with Glass Sheet Splashback

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.