This remodel went from a tiny story-and-a-half Cape Cod, to a charming full two-story home. The dining room features a custom built in buffet in a recessed niche with an arched opening. The wall color in this room is Sherwin Williams SW 7669 Summit Gray. Space Plans, Building Design, Interior & Exterior Finishes by Anchor Builders. Photography by Patrick Photography.

Custom upgrades for a New Construction Home

Design Harmony

Pacific Renovation

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Paul Grdina- http://paulgrdinaphoto.photoshelter.com/ What started out as a kitchen reno grew into a main floor renovation very quickly. The living room at the front of this house was relatively unused as it was awkwardly accessed near the front door away from the kitchen/living area. To solve this we opened up the walls creating a large staircase to the now connected living room. Laundry moved downstairs just off the garage and the family room was also given an update. The kitchen, the start of this whole endeavour was beautifully redone with a substantially larger island with seating. Exterior door and windows in the back were moved and made large which allows for more light, and in this case a large kitchen perimeter for this family that loves to entertain.

An Open Invitation in Ridgefield, Kitchen

Simply Baths & Kitchens

Functional layout and beautiful finishes make this kitchen a dream come true. Placing the sink on an angled corner of the island between the range and refrigerator creates an easy work triangle while the large island allows for roomy prep space. Two pantries, one near the range and one near the refrigerator, give plenty of storage for dry goods and cookware. Guests are kept out of the cooks way by placing ample seating and the full service bar on the other side of the island. Open views through the breakfast room to the beautiful back yard and through large openings to the adjoining family room and formal dining room make this already spacious kitchen feel even larger.

Wet Bar

Design Theory Interiors, LLC

Homeowner wanted a modern wet bar with hints of rusticity. These custom cabinets have metal mesh inserts in upper cabinets and painted brick backsplash. The wine storage area is recessed into the wall to allow more open floor space

Airy Transitional Kitchen Renovation

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

The Perfect Bar For a Gathering

KBF by Audi Contractors

With Summer on its way, having a home bar is the perfect setting to host a gathering with family and friends, and having a functional and totally modern home bar will allow you to do so!

Extensive Additions & Renovations in Clayton

Christopher D. Marshall Architect, LLC

This is the new bar that was placed in the former home office space. The doorway in the distance leads to the mudroom. Chris Marshall

Back Bay

Blackband Design

Built-In Bar

Brooklyn Brownstone Bluegrass Tile

Mercury Mosaics and Tile

Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation 3"x6" Subway Tile - 1036W Bluegrass Photos by Jody Kivort

Anchorage

Katharine Jessica Interior Design, LLC

Greenside Kitchen & Bar

Delphinium Design

GC: Ekren Construction Photography: Tiffany Ringwald

Reach-In Closet Transforms into Home Bar

User

Design by Lisa Lauren of Closet Works A spare entry closet offered the perfect opportunity for a home bar to be created. With custom LED lighting, glass cabinets and glass shelves, plus a drawer and cabinets for barware, this design is a top notch transformation.

Suburban Chicago Kitchen

Kitchen & Floor Concepts

Bellmont Cabinetry Door Style: Evoke / Monterey Finish: Cityscape

Lake House Remodel

Lisa Hatley Design

Created a wet bar from two closets

Dublin Basement 17096

J.S. Brown & Co.

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.