Colleen Wilson: Project Leader, Interior Designer, ASID, NCIDQ Photography by Amber Frederiksen

Farm Pond - Sherborn, MA

Betsy Bassett Interiors

Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett

Traditional Old Metairie

Cabinets by Design

The owners of this Old Metairie home love to spend time in the kitchen preparing meals and entertaining family and friends. Cabinets by Design outfitted the kitchen with custom French Blue cabinets that provide ample storage and complement the interiors. Off the kitchen, a butler’s pantry with matching cabinetry provides additional storage while a family room wet bar includes a wine cooler and ice machine.

1961 Ranch House Remodel and Update

Tulsa Design Therapy

Gary Posselt Bar with undercount Blanco Sink, Brizo bar faucet, Danby under counter refrigerator, KitchenAid 15" Ice Maker, carbon water filters.

Mt Claremont

Glenda Roff

Phil England - Terrace Photographers

Oak Hill New Construction

Sara Ray Interior Design

Tucked into a corner of the dining room, this butler’s pantry is small but has a lot of style, with its metal grout joints and oversize antiqued tile. We repeated the brass plumbing fixture – it’s from the same collection as the kitchen faucet. The clean, sleek lines are perfect for this small space. Photo © Alyssa Rosenheck 2016

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.

The Oaks Condo

Metamorphosis Studios, LLc

Alta Loma

Maven Home Interiors

West Chelsea Townhouse

Suk Design Group LLP

Jeffrey Kilmer

Boston Townhouse

Lim Design Studio, Inc

Jamie Hayhurst Photography

Rustic Refined Remodel

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Salt Lake City Transitional Remodel

Stoic Design Build

Mower Kitchen

Detailed Designs By Denise

Westchester - Flush Beaded Inset

Kingswood Kitchens

Closed Cabinets with Caning Hides Side-by-Side Washer and Dryer

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Large Basement Remodel with Theater Room and Wetbar , Accokeek, MD

BasementRemodeling.com

A well-equipped bar. Here, a beverage fridge, sink, kegerator, ice maker and definitely enough storage for beverages and glasses.

Wet Bar

Distinctive Design / Build / Remodel, LLC.

http://www.houzz.com/pro/wquarles/william-quarles-photography

Wet bar with Perlick Beer Dispenser and U-line beverage. Brizo faucet and Caesarstone counter top

Small Transitional Home Bar Design Ideas

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.