Michael Lee
Photo of a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, soapstone benchtops and mirror splashback.

Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers

Frankel Design Build

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in Houston with blue cabinets, mirror splashback and white benchtop.

Eclectic

Chandos Collective

Design ideas for a transitional wet bar in Houston with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, mirror splashback and black benchtop.

Clear Creek Parade Home 2020

Celtic Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Luxe Living

Julia Russell Designs

Home bar located in family game room. Stainless steel accents accompany a mirror that doubles as a TV.
Design ideas for a large transitional seated home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, porcelain floors, glass-front cabinets, mirror splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kendall & Carlisle

Lifestyle Kitchen Studio

Kitchen Design: Lifestyle Kitchen Studio Interior Design: Francesca Owings Interior Design Builder: Insignia Homes Photography: Ashley Avila Photography

Blue and Orange Wet Bar

Michael Molesky Interior Design

Rehoboth Beach blue entrance hall custom bar with orange cabinet interior by Michael Molesky. Mirror backsplash.
Small transitional single-wall wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Large Open-Plan Kitchen Diner

Cillian Johnston

Small transitional wet bar in Dublin with an undermount sink and mirror splashback.

Artisan Home 2016

Swanson Homes

Landmark Photography
This is an example of a large transitional wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback and slate floors.

Transitional Home Bar

This is an example of a transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Billiards Room

Rosenmayr Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror splashback, grey floor and light hardwood floors.

Billiard and Dining Room

Euro Line Designe

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Mohawk

Elizabeth Taich Design

Elizabeth Taich Design is a Chicago-based full-service interior architecture and design firm that specializes in sophisticated yet livable environments. IC360

Spanish Oaks Bar

O’Hara Interiors

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La Jolla Hamptons

Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.

Design ideas for a small transitional single-wall wet bar in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors and mirror splashback.

Hidden Lake

Amy Storm & Company

Design ideas 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.

Lawrence

AHD&Co

Photo of a small transitional galley wet bar in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, yellow splashback, mirror splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Lakeview Orono Home

Swanson Homes

Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a large transitional galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, ceramic floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Sunnywood

Infinity Living

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, mirror splashback and carpet.

Transitional Home Bar

Design ideas for a transitional l-shaped wet bar in Portland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and brown benchtop.

Transitional Home Bar Design Ideas with Mirror 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.