In this custom illuminated onyx bar topped with three-dimensional open cage-like pendants Equilibrium Interior Design created contrast and a focal point using richly colored oil painting.

Clean Classic Northern Westchester Kitchen & Bar

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

This clean and classic Northern Westchester kitchen features a mix of colors and finishes. The perimeter of the kitchen including the desk area is painted in Benjamin Moore’s Nordic White with satin chrome hardware. The island features Benjamin Moore’s Blue Toile with satin brass hardware. The focal point of the space is the Cornu Fe range and custom hood in satin black with brass and chrome trim. Crisp white subway tile covers the backwall behind the cooking area and all the way up the sink wall to the ceiling. In place of wall cabinets, the client opted for thick white open shelves on either side of the window above the sink to keep the space more open and airier. Countertops are a mix of Neolith’s Estatuario on the island and Ash Grey marble on the perimeter. Hanging above the island are Circa Lighting’s the “Hicks Large Pendants” by designer Thomas O’Brien; above the dining table is Tom Dixon’s “Fat Pendant”. Just off of the kitchen is a wet bar conveniently located next to the living area, perfect for entertaining guests. They opted for a contemporary look in the space. The cabinetry is Yosemite Bronzato laminate in a high gloss finish coupled with open glass shelves and a mirrored backsplash. The mirror and the abundance of windows makes the room appear larger than it is. Bilotta Senior Designer: Rita LuisaGarces Architect: Hirshson Design & Architecture Photographer: Stefan Radtke

Sierra Reserve - Private Residence

Collins DuPont Design Group

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

ASC With A Slice of Glam

Amy Storm & Company

Modern sophisticate bar

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

Westbourne

Pfeffer Torode Architecture

The wet bar features slab-front oak cabinets by Capitol Custom Cabinetry & Finishing, calacatta gold marble from Indigo Granite & Tile, antique mirrored backsplash, and an integrated wine fridge. The smooth, hand-troweled plasterwork on the walls and ceiling pair with the ruggedness of the oak floors from Jeffco Flooring & Supply. oak floors from Jeffco Flooring & Supply coordinate with

Beverage Center with Mullions

J. Peterson Design, LLC

White shaker cabinets and oil rubbed bronze hardware complete this beverage center with plenty of storage. Antique mirror glass backsplash and decorative glass in the wall cabinets.

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.

Eagle View Modern

LO Interiors/ LOI Design Group

Esperanza

Lori Fleet Interiors, LLC

Bucktown

Domain Design

Genesee Modern Transitional

JFK Design-Build, LLC

Butler's Pantry

Valerie Grant Interiors

Butler's Pantry designed with custom cabinetry and quartzite countertops. Sleek design is perfect for serving designer cocktails.

Samples

Gotcha Covered of South Shore

Travis & Ben's 1932 Tudor

Arciform

Original wood details at the stairs conceal a compact wine cellar, the perfect complement to this lounge's bar.

The Kingsway Transitional

Geometra Design Ltd.

Mower Kitchen

Detailed Designs By Denise

Lakefront Pool House

Dual Concept Design

A bar area off of the home gym - featuring gray lacquered cabinetry, a waterfall edge countertop, and floating shelves above. The room is wallpapered with a custom vinyl mural in shades of blue, reminiscent of water waves.

Silver Lake Residence

Highland Builders LLC

Focal point of this lounge is the bar. A stone back bar with floating shelves to top line the Scotch collection. The painted Black Fox cabinetry is a complimentary color to the stained front bar. The Mahogany bronze hardware pulls this classic look together.

Wine barrels and onyx

Joseph and Curtis Custom Wine Cellars

backlit onyx w stemware and spirits...made of black wlanut

Transitional Home Bar Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets

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.