Supa Chowchong

Banister Court Renovation

BGI Design

Washington, D.C. - Transitional - Kitchen

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Washington, DC Transitional Kitchen #PaulBentham4JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com Photography by Bob Narod Staging by Charlotte Safavi

Hampton Lake Residence - New Construction

Kelly Caron Designs, ASID, NCIDQ

Coffee Bar at Irving Park

123 Remodeling Inc.

123 Remodeling redesigned the space of an unused built-in desk to create a custom coffee bar corner. Wanting some differentiation from the kitchen, we brought in some color with Ultracraft cabinets in Moon Bay finish from Studio41 and wood tone shelving above. The white princess dolomite stone was sourced from MGSI and the intention was to create a seamless look running from the counter up the wall to accentuate the height. We finished with a modern Franke sink, and a detailed Kohler faucet to match the sleekness of the Italian-made coffee machine.

Suburban Walkout Basement Remodel

The Cleary Company

Burlington - Lakeshore Road

Glen Abbey Contractors Ltd.

Larry Arnal Photography

Arcady- Highland Park, TX

Tribe Design Group

Photo credit: Jill Broussard www.jillbroussard.com

Fort Greene Townhouse Kitchen

Maison Maya

Nick Glimenakis Photography

Manoa Valley Remodel

H-1 Construction, LLC

Boss Babe Gray

Jenny Roush Newman, Designer

House -- 15th Street

Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C

Dry bar off kitchen features under counter wine and beverage refrigeration, custom cabinetry in Ebony finish and four floating shelves.

Lake Summit Blackhawk

Packard Cabinetry of North Carolina

Kevin J. Smith

Fresh Vintage Kitchen

Drury Design

This project exemplifies the transformative power of good design. Simply put, good design allows you to live life artfully. The newly remodeled kitchen effortlessly combines functionality and aesthetic appeal, providing a delightful space for cooking and spending quality time together. It’s comfy for regular meals but ultimately outfitted for those special gatherings. Infused with classic finishes and a timeless charm, the kitchen emanates an enduring atmosphere that will never go out of style. This photo conveys the cabinetry backing up to the dining room that offers ample storage for glassware and functions both as a coffee station and cocktail bar

Basement Build-out

Impeccable by Meredith Park

The bar areas in the basement also serves as a small kitchen for when family and friends gather. A soft grey brown finish on the cabinets combines perfectly with brass hardware and accents. The drink fridge and microwave are functional for entertaining. The recycled glass tile is a show stopper!

Lower Level Wet Bar with Grey Stained Cabinets and Thick Shelves

Denise Quade Design

Floating shelves were used instead of wall cabinets to allow for bottle display. A pullout trash can, sink base, and beverage center were used on the base cabinets. Oil rubbed bronze hardware and faucet were used.

Interiors

Hackley & Associates Architects, Inc.

At-Home Bar

Creation Cabinetry

Andrew Long

What's Old is New Again

Wendy Holden & Associates, LLC

Mounted ducks above the wine bar adds character to this corner area.

Transitional Bozeman New Construction

Montana Tile & Stone

Rab Photography

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.