diff --git a/src/ce_dsgncontrols.pas b/src/ce_dsgncontrols.pas
index d484249e..f507b72e 100644
--- a/src/ce_dsgncontrols.pas
+++ b/src/ce_dsgncontrols.pas
@@ -153,6 +153,7 @@ begin
   EdgeInner:= esNone;
   EdgeOuter:= esNone;
   Flat := false;
+  Transparent := true;
 end;
 
 destructor TCEToolBar.Destroy;