In the 750 sq ft Guest House, the two guest suites are connected with a multi functional living room. Behind the solid wood sliding door panel is a W/D, refrigerator, microwave and storage. The kitchen island is equipped with a sink, dishwasher, coffee maker and dish storage. The breakfast bar allows extra seating.

Barrington Retreat

KED Interiors

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.

Wimbledon Renovation

Randell Design Group

Complete renovation of Wimbledon townhome. Features include: vintage Holophane pendants Stone splashback by Gerald Culliford custom cabinetry Artwork by Shirin Tabeshfar Built in Bar

York Maine

East Coast Marble and Granite

Design ideas for a transitional single-wall home bar in Boston with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Custom Home Project

Tradition Custom Homes

A transitional custom-built home designed and built by Tradition Custom Homes in Houston, Texas.
Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Transitional Home Bar

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Hidden Lake

Amy Storm & Company

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

GrayStreetKitchen

Sage Conti Design

Design ideas for a transitional home bar in Boston with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Woodland Road I New Construction

Landmark Building Contractors LLC

This is an example of a large transitional galley home bar in Minneapolis with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey 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.

Family Home in Preston Hollow

Hawkins-Welwood Homes

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped home bar in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

My Houzz: Colorful Preppy Style in South Carolina

Margaret Wright Photography

Photo: Margaret Wright © 2017 Houzz
Design ideas for a transitional bar cart in Charleston with white splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Transitional Marble Home Bar

Marble 2000

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Cox Kitchen

Kircher Design & Build

Design ideas for a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Enfield Remodel

Butter Lutz Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Windermere Whole Home Remodel and Interior Design

KBF Design Gallery

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.

Colleyville Home Update

ZFE Renovations

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Dallas with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Bars

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

French Country Flip

JTID Inc.

We opted for an Art Deco-inspired scheme. We designed the bar’s concave wood panels which were coated with a platinum finish. The rear wall area onto which shelves are mounted is sheathed with sheets of antiqued mercury glass. There are an aged brass sink and its matching faucet on the left side.

Entertainment Room with Game Table and Bar

Michelle's Interiors

I upholstered the walls of this mixed-use entertainment room so that people at the game table would not be disturbed by those at the bar. Photo by Holger Obenaus Photography

Transitional Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Hardwood Floors

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.