From the initial meeting, a space for bar glasses and a serving area was requested by the client when they entertain their friends and family. Their last kitchen lacked a space for sterling silver ware, placemats and tablecloths. The soft close drawers with full extension allow for easy access to her most precious possessions. The quartzite countertops and back splash create a beautiful ambience and allow for ease when using this space as a bar or serving area. The glasses will show center stage behind the seeded glass doors and glass shelves with Led puck lights. The dark coffee bean stain blends beautifully with the dark custom blend stain on the floors. The second phase of this project will be new furnishings for the living room that accompanies this beautiful new kitchen and will add various shades of dark finishes. Design Connection, Inc. provided- Kitchen design, space planning, elevations, tile, plumbing, cabinet design, counter top selections, bar stools, and installation of all products including project management.

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.

Butler's Pantry

Valerie Grant Interiors

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

DJF Builders

Absolute Stone Corporation

Photography by Jed Gammon. Countertops by Absolute Stone Corporation. Home done by DJF Builders, Inc.

Lesesne Street Daniel Island

We converted this client's dining room to a sitting area with a large bar. Grey cabinetry, white quartz counters, statement backsplash and rustic farmhouse lighting.

Homecrest Cabinetry

Cantebury Kitchens

Showplace Wood Cabinets, Showplace Wood Products Cabinetry, White Cabinets

Streyffeler

Crosby Creations Drafting & Design Services, LLC

Great Room Addition + Patio

Red House Design Build

This great room addition is the perfect entertainment spot. An expansive home bar with seating for 6. A family room for socializing and friends. To the right, two set of french doors lead to a large patio for outdoor dining. Photography by Aaron Usher III. Instagram: @redhousedesignbuild

Gloria Ave

Riki S. Design

Custom coffee/beverage station, with stunning mother of pearl mosaic backsplash and gold touches

Artistic Mix | Beaverton Kitchen Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

The Butler's Pantry connects the kitchen to the dining room. Bedrosians Cloe White straight stack horizontal tiles and EleQuence Meadow Mist quartz countertops carry the kitchen design throughout the space.

Retreat Bar

KOR Interior Design

Transitional Two Story

David Charlez Designs

Photo by Space Crafting

Stylish Riverfront

Saltwater Kitchen & Bath Studio

Stonebridge Stunner

Design Studio West

A perfect nook for that coffee and tea station, or side bar when entertaining in the formal dining area, the simplicity of the side bar greats visitors as they enter from the front door. The clean, sleek lines, and organic textures give a glimpse of what is to come once one turns the corner and enters the kitchen.

A young family moving from NYC tackled a makeover of their young colonial revival home to make it feel more personal. The kitchen area was quite spacious but needed a facelift and a banquette for breakfast. Painted cabinetry matched to Benjamin Moore’s Light Pewter is balanced by Benjamin Moore Ocean Floor on the island. Mixed metals on the lighting by Allied Maker, faucets and hardware and custom tile by Pratt and Larson make the space feel organic and personal. Photos Adam Macchia. For more information, you may visit our website at www.studiodearborn.com or email us at info@studiodearborn.com.

Kid-Friendly Basement in Elgin

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

The large wet bar featuring bar-stool seating, open shelving, and stainless steel appliances in the Elgin basement.

Plymouth

Vision Interiors

The lower level is the perfect space to host a party or to watch the game. The bar is set off by dark cabinets, a mirror backsplash, and brass accents. The table serves as the perfect spot for a poker game or a board game. The Plymouth was designed to fit into the existing architecture vernacular featuring round tapered columns and eyebrow window but with an updated flair in a modern farmhouse finish. This home was designed to fit large groups for entertaining while the size of the spaces can make for intimate family gatherings. The interior pallet is neutral with splashes of blue and green for a classic feel with a modern twist. Off of the foyer you can access the home office wrapped in a two tone grasscloth and a built in bookshelf wall finished in dark brown. Moving through to the main living space are the open concept kitchen, dining and living rooms where the classic pallet is carried through in neutral gray surfaces with splashes of blue as an accent. The plan was designed for a growing family with 4 bedrooms on the upper level, including the master. The Plymouth features an additional bedroom and full bathroom as well as a living room and full bar for entertaining. Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Interior Design: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Builder: Joel Peterson Homes

Transitional Home Bar Design Ideas with Quartzite Benchtops

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.