A kitchen nook was transformed into a beautiful custom bar with the rich wood shelving to match, complete with wine cooler, bar sink and absolute black granite counter tops.

Woodlands Carlton Woods Home

Vining Design Associates

LaGrange Whole House Remodel - By Leslie Lee at Normandy Remodeling

Leslie Lee

It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere

Wise Design & Remodel LLC

Custom Maple Decor cabinets with backlit Patagonia granite counters. Cool lighting features and Innovative storage solutions,

Levbert's Transitional Charm

Euroline Kitchens Inc.

Bar: Frameless Cabinetry, Slim Shaker White Oak Stained Door/Drawer Style

Bar

Custom Woodworking Inc.

Quartersawn Oak Bar/Hutch with Madera Wood Countertop, Tiled Backsplash

Cabinet-S-Top

This bar has Medallion Quartersawn Oak wood cabinets in the Potter's Mill flat panel door style in the Biscotti stained finish. Custom AMI Madera Ashen wood countertop with Dayton stainless steel bar sink with a Moen Arbor pull down faucet in Brushed Stainless. The backsplash is Marlow Cloud glossy 3x12 field tile.

Windermere Whole Home Remodel and Interior Design

KBF Design Gallery

This home bar space is a nice and inviting area to host guests in. From the warmth of the new wood floors to the coolness in the blues used as accents, this home exudes balance in the most stunning way.

Dallas | Greenbriar Estates | Kitchen

Kitchen Design Concepts

Gibson Island Basement Bar

Beth Schleupner

BENICIA / - Stephen's Court

SHANDRIKA'S REAL ESTATE, STAGING & INTERIOR DESIGN

Cozy suburban home, Burlington ON

All the tools for a cocktail party are at hand in this transitional pool room and game room.

Elevated Lower Level Remodel in Defiance

It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere

Wise Design & Remodel LLC

Custom Maple Decor cabinets with backlit Patagonia granite counters. Cool lighting features and Innovative storage solutions,

Northshore MA Whole House Remodel Kitchen Bar

Howell Custom Building Group

This expansive kitchen space features a cooking area with island, a breakfast nook, a sitting area, and a lounge area overlooking the lake, creating an integrated work/play/dine gathering space for a large family. The homeowner wanted to keep the space fairly neutral and efficient as well as reflect the lakeside location, without being overly nautical. White oak and quartzite bar repeats the materials used on the expansive kitchen island in the cooking area of this room. A built-in end panel conceals a Sub-zero fridge and freezer drawers

Transitional Home Bar Design Ideas with Light Wood 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.