Michael Hillman
Example of a small transitional single-wall light wood floor and beige floor home bar design in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash and white countertops

Kitchen Renovation

Dovetail Drawers of Richmond

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar remodel in Richmond with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash and porcelain backsplash

Compact Home Bar Features Walnut Top and Liquor Storage Drawers

Bay Area Kitchens

Solid walnut custom cabinetry by Wood-Mode, which features a hand-rubbed gray stain on the 1" thick walnut doors and drawer fronts, features two special liquor storage drawers.

Custom Wet Bar off Kitchen

Hammersmith Associates

Example of a small transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar design in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash and subway tile backsplash

Basic Basement Turned Entertainers Dream

Grace Thomas Designs

Wet bar - small transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops and white countertops

White Kitchen Update

Eurowood Custom Cabinetry, Inc.

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, white countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

Russian Hill Remodel

Anastasia Faiella Interior Design

Photography Marija Vidal
Inspiration for a small transitional wet bar remodel in San Francisco with beige cabinets and multicolored backsplash

Chestnut Hill

Annie Hall Interiors

Michael Lee
Small transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black backsplash, soapstone countertops and mirror backsplash

Modern Classic in Denver

Laura Medicus Interiors

This home was built in the early 2000’s. We completely reconfigured the kitchen, updated the breakfast room, added a bar to the living room, updated a powder room, a staircase and several fireplaces. Interior Styling by Kristy Oatman. Photographs by Jordan Katz. FEATURED IN Colorado Nest

Passive House, Carroll Gardens

Ingui Architecture

Wet bar - small transitional single-wall light wood floor wet bar idea in New York with an undermount sink, gray backsplash, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, glass tile backsplash and gray countertops

Living Room Wine Bar

Livingston Home Interiors

Example of a small transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor home bar design in Atlanta

Bold Blue Wet Bar Renovation

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

This bold blue wet bar remodel in San Juan Capistrano features floating shelves and a beverage center tucked under the countertop with cabinet storage.

Clay Street

Sutro Architects

Aaron Leitz Photography
Wet bar - small transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, mirror backsplash and white countertops

Wildwood Home Remodel

Liston Design Build

Small transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor dry bar photo in St Louis with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, wood countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash and brown countertops

New Hope, PA - Kitchen Remodel

River Woodcraft

Small transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in Philadelphia with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops, mirror backsplash and brown countertops

Retreat Bar

KOR Interior Design

Example of a small transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor home bar design in Minneapolis with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, green backsplash and glass tile backsplash

Reach-In Closet Transforms into Home Bar

User

Design by Lisa Lauren of Closet Works For the social butterfly with a spare closet, a home bar was the perfect solution for the extra space.
Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor home bar remodel in Chicago with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and multicolored countertops

The Model Home

CONCORE DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC

Example of a small transitional laminate floor and brown floor seated home bar design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, brown backsplash and stone tile backsplash

Gladwyne Colonial

SHOPHOUSE

Rachel McGinn Photography
Small transitional single-wall dark wood floor home bar photo in Philadelphia with no sink, open cabinets and black countertops

Boston Townhouse

Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center

Home bar - small transitional porcelain tile home bar idea in Boston with black cabinets and shaker cabinets

Small Transitional Home Bar Ideas

Everyone has their favorite spot to enjoy a glass of wine or a shot of whiskey. For some people, that spot is right in the comfort of their own transitional home bar. In-home bars can act as a central hub for entertainment, and can easily bring with them the fun atmosphere of a tavern or cocktail lounge. When browsing photos for transitional home bar ideas, ask yourself the following questions to make sure you create exactly what you want and need:

I want to build a home bar. Where do I start?

First, pick a location. Generally, people will build a basement bar or corner bar in an area near the kitchen or dining room. If you are limited in terms of available indoor space, an outdoor bar is an excellent option, especially during warmer seasons. Once you have secured a location, decide on what functionality you want to include in your space, such as sinks, storage and refrigeration. This will help you with the overall layout of your home bar design, and then you can start picking materials and finishes that will coordinate with the rest of the space.

Do I need a wet bar or portable bar?

Including a sink in the functionality of your new watering hole makes it a wet bar. Sinks are convenient for home bars if you choose a location far from your kitchen. Don’t need running water? You might think about going with one of the many portable home bar design ideas, which will enable you to conveniently turn any space in your house into a transitional barroom or cantina. For portable options, try a fun bar cart.

What transitional home bar furniture should I get?

Choose furniture that will coordinate well with the rest of your home’s transitional decor. Seating and storage are essential to home bar designs, so look for bar stools and a liquor cabinet of some sort. If you are creating a freestanding station instead of using existing countertops, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stool and table height work together before you finalize any home bar designs. Once you’ve found all of the right furniture pieces, you can implement your favorite decorative elements based on the home bar ideas that inspire you the most.

How should I decorate my transitional home bar?

Accessorizing is the fun part of finalizing transitional home bar designs. Find a theme that you want to incorporate — think about what you might see at your favorite transitional pub or alehouse. There are infinite bar decorating ideas to choose from, but don’t stress too much about finding the right barware pieces, as these are easy to change out. Bottle openers, decanters, ice buckets, cocktail shakers and glassware are a few of the functional accessories to remember to pick up. Coasters, neon lights or signage are all great home bar ideas that will help you achieve the transitional look you want, whether it’s a futuristic lounge or a historical saloon. Last, but not least, don’t forget to stock up on your beverage of choice!