Designed and constructed with a clean and timeless look, this home is a reflection of the perfect transitional design. From the light wood floors with white walls to the espresso wood accent, the features of this home allow for the timeless design to be ageless. Keeping the furniture a dark wood tone paired with white fabrics also allows them to use accent colors through the seasons.

Maple Grove Basement Remodel

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Since this home is on a lakefront, we wanted to keep the theme going throughout this space! We did two-tone cabinetry for this wet bar and incorporated earthy elements with the leather barstools and a marble chevron backsplash.

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.

Transitional - Carrera Marble Countertop, Arabesque Backsplash, Oak Cabniets

Cedar Hill Cabinets

This view from inside the bar shows the combination of traditional materials with contemporary color use and furniture accents. Photography by Greg Hoppe.

French Country Character

TruKitchens

In this kitchen bar area, another workspace has been laid out to maximize the space’s hosting potential. This cozy corner features a large worktable, marble countertop, undermount sink, large wine refrigerator, and ample upper and lower cabinetry. Custom vintage-inspired mirrored cabinetry doors are a beautiful design moment bringing sparkle into the space. Cabinetry: Grabill Cabinets, Countertops: Grothouse, Great Lakes Granite, Range Hood: Raw Urth, Builder: Ron Wassenaar, Interior Designer: Diane Hasso Studios, Photography: Ashley Avila Photography

Sag Harbor Vibes

madDesigns kitchens, baths, interiors

Inspired by the love of summers by the beach and a Sag Harbor vibe, warm bright and calm kitchen for this busy family of 5. Packed with hidden functionality - pull-out trash in multiple places, an extra large pantry disguised as a sub-zero fridge and more.

Grosse Pointe, MI Whole Home Remodel

Bouren Development, LLC

Gold Coast Penthouse

User

Our goal for this project was to seamlessly integrate the interior with the historic exterior and iconic nature of this Chicago high-rise while making it functional, contemporary, and beautiful. Natural materials in transitional detailing make the space feel warm and fresh while lending a connection to some of the historically preserved spaces lovingly restored. Steven Hall

Butler Pantry

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC

HomeVisit

LAGUNA SPRINGS I - WESTON, FL

Studio 75 Kitchen and Bath Design Center

Angye Bueno

Custom Transitional Kitchen

AMI Design

Built in wine cooler, glass door shelving above for display and open wine rack. White patterned back splash tile. Light gray counter top material. Wood flooring. Custom built in. Light blue painted walls.

GREENWOOD RESIDENCE

Kitchens by Emanuel

DESIGNER GLAM - Custom designed and manufactured 'shaker' style cabinetry in a soft 'matte grey' polyurethane finish - Natural marble splashback - Caesarstone benchtop - Black & brass handles & knobs fitted - Fluted glass display door inserts - Fully integrated fridge, freezer and dish washer - Blum hardware Sheree Bounassif, Kitchens by Emanuel

Beverly Hills Residence

lauri morrison studio

LBA

Austin Bean Design Studio

Bar Design by Austin Bean Design Studio

Menlo Park New Home

Supple Homes, Inc

Space to Entertain - Farmington Hills

Woodmaster Kitchens

This transitional kitchen design in Farmington Hills was done as part of a home remodeling project that also included a beverage bar, laundry room, and bathroom. The kitchen remodel is incorporated a Blanco Precise Siligranite metallic gray sink in the perimeter work area with a Brizo Artesso pull down sprayer faucet and soap dispenser. A 4' Galley Workstation was installed in the large kitchen island and included a Signature Accessory Package. The bi-level island has a raised bar area for seating, an induction cooktop next to the Galley Workstation, plus an end cabinet with extra storage and a wine rack. The custom Woodmaster cabinetry sets the tone for this kitchen's style and also includes ample storage. The perimeter kitchen cabinets are maple in a Snow White finish, while the island and bar cabinets are cherry in a Peppercorn finish. Richelieu hardware accents the cabinets in a brushed nickel finish. The project also included Caesarstone quartz countertops throughout and a Zephyr hood over the island. This spacious kitchen design is ready for day-to-day living or to be the heart of every party!

Basement Renovation - Photo by Jules Lee

Mirelle Goren Interiors

A sophisticated wet bar elevates the space in this newly renovated basement. Featuring a dramatic marble backsplash and countertop, brass hardware, a floating shelf, bar fridge, and a gooseneck faucet.

Weddington, NC- Main floor renovation-Dining room

Leslie Williams Interior Design

This butler pantry received a makeover with new paint, tile and hardware. Along with new light sconces and all new color scheme.

Winnetka Remodel (Roeser)

Gina Bon, Airoom Architects & Builders LLC

SENDERO 2 HOUSE

OSCAR E. FLORES DESIGN STUDIO, LLC

hill country contemporary house designed by oscar e flores design studio in cordillera ranch on a 14 acre property

Transitional Home Bar Design Ideas with Marble Splashback

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.