Brendon Pinola
Inspiration for a transitional single-wall wet bar in Birmingham with medium hardwood floors, no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback and metal splashback.

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.

Fairview Custom New Build

BGI Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

The 48th Symphony Designers' Show House

Wilson Lighting

Nichole Kennelly Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley wet bar in Kansas City with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, metal splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modified Medley

Prodigy Homes Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, metal splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Full House Remodel

Precision Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Cedar Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, metal splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Spring Mountain Ranch

Aaron Vry Designer Kitchens & Baths

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Las Vegas with no sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Victoria Residence

Artisans Of Lux

Home Bar, Man Cave, Entertainer Basement.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, metal splashback, travertine floors, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Eden Prairie Kitchen

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

This is an example of an expansive transitional l-shaped wet bar in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and grey benchtop.

Eden Prairie Kitchen

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

Inspiration for an expansive transitional home bar in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback and grey benchtop.

Transitional Home Bar Design Ideas with Metal 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.