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Hillside
Hillside
Tosti DesignTosti Design
Photo of a small midcentury galley wet bar in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, red splashback, marble splashback, travertine flooring, white floors and a submerged sink.
Bluebell
Bluebell
Acadian House Design & RenovationAcadian House Design & Renovation
Julep Studios
Design ideas for a medium sized retro galley wet bar in New Orleans with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, white floors and grey worktops.
Midtown Midmod
Midtown Midmod
Hammersmith StructuresHammersmith Structures
Midcentury single-wall wet bar in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, carpet, grey floors and turquoise worktops.
Mid Century Teak - Bar
Mid Century Teak - Bar
AMR Interior Design & Drafting Ltd.AMR Interior Design & Drafting Ltd.
info@ryanpatrickkelly.com Built in wet bar with teak cabinets and yellow mid century tile
Small retro galley wet bar in Edmonton with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, yellow splashback, porcelain splashback, ceramic flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Montecito
Montecito
Tracy Lynn StudioTracy Lynn Studio
Photography: Ryan Garvin
Midcentury wet bar in Phoenix with light hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige floors and white worktops.
Midcentury Remix
Midcentury Remix
Brooke Kelly Design StudioBrooke Kelly Design Studio
This is an example of a small midcentury single-wall breakfast bar in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, glass worktops, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Eclectic Modern Home Remodel
Eclectic Modern Home Remodel
Melton Design BuildMelton Design Build
Our eclectic modern home remodel project turned a closed-off home filled with heavy wood details into a contemporary haven for hosting with creative design choices, making the space feel up to date and ready to host lively gatherings. The dining room and bar portion of the home is incredibly stunning and make for great entertaining. The crown molding detail on the ceiling and the beautiful light fixture above the dining room table elevates this space. The walnut flooring mirrors the molding above, an excellent design choice for this space!
Blossom Atelier - Flower Shop Display
Blossom Atelier - Flower Shop Display
Happy Organizing Co.Happy Organizing Co.
Commercial Flower Boutique Shop - Set up Display Counters We organized their entire displays within the store, as well as put in place organizational system in their backroom to manage their inventory.
Mid Century Modern Berkley Place Remodel
Mid Century Modern Berkley Place Remodel
6th Ave Homes6th Ave Homes
Every room has its own personality and we are describing this dark den as "natural cozy with a modern twist". From the books, to the record player and the bar there is an abundance of knowledge and stories to be shared.
Awbrey Butte Mountain Modern
Awbrey Butte Mountain Modern
Pacwest Builders LLCPacwest Builders LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, light hardwood flooring and black worktops.
Finished Basement in St. Paul
Finished Basement in St. Paul
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
We love finishing basements and this one was no exception. Creating a new family friendly space from dark and dingy is always so rewarding. Tschida Construction facilitated the construction end and we made sure even though it was a small space, we had some big style. The slat stairwell feature males the space feel more open and spacious and the artisan tile in a basketweave pattern elevates the space. Installing luxury vinyl plank on the floor in a warm brown undertone and light wall color also makes the space feel less basement and a more open and airy.
Hudson Rental Residence
Hudson Rental Residence
Bespoke DecorBespoke Decor
This blank-slate ranch house gets a lively, era-appropriate update for short term rental. Vintage pieces, like this rolling bar cart, round out the modern, livable, pet-friendly space.
Suburban Austin
Suburban Austin
A. Glen Kewley DesignA. Glen Kewley Design
Medium sized midcentury single-wall bar cart in Austin with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, black splashback, light hardwood flooring, grey floors and brown worktops.
Retro Lounge
Retro Lounge
Design by Numbers / Rebecca Zajac LLCDesign by Numbers / Rebecca Zajac LLC
Rebecca Zajac
This is an example of a retro breakfast bar in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Snell Isle Stunner!
Snell Isle Stunner!
Fusion Cabinets, Inc.Fusion Cabinets, Inc.
Matching Mini bar with wine room behind it (sorry I couldn't get a good photo of that)
This is an example of a medium sized retro u-shaped wet bar in Tampa with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and white worktops.
Apartment with a Mid-Century Modern Flair
Apartment with a Mid-Century Modern Flair
G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.
A kitchenette in this studio apartment features a compact fridge, microwave, gas stove, sink, floating shelving and beautiful custom cabinetry by Symmetry Closets.
Bellevue Home
Bellevue Home
Jordan Valente Construction LLCJordan Valente Construction LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized retro galley wet bar in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring and white worktops.
South Denver | Home Renovation
South Denver | Home Renovation
Precision Home Builders & Precision RenovationsPrecision Home Builders & Precision Renovations
Wet bar with blue tile
Design ideas for a large retro single-wall wet bar in Denver with open cabinets and medium wood cabinets.
Midcentury Modern on Lake Harwell Point - Westminster, SC
Midcentury Modern on Lake Harwell Point - Westminster, SC
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Chapman Design Group, Inc.
Mark Hoyle
Photo of a small midcentury galley wet bar in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, laminate floors and white worktops.
Village Haven
Village Haven
Silver Maple Construction LLCSilver Maple Construction LLC
Photography by Susan Teare
Inspiration for a small retro single-wall wet bar in Burlington with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops and light hardwood flooring.

Midcentury Home Bar with All Types of Cabinet Finish Ideas and Designs

A home bar is one of the ultimate indulgences for a homeowner. By no means essential but all the more satisfying for that very reason. Whether your home bar ideas would be having the boys round to watch the big match in a pub-style atmosphere on a Saturday afternoon, ‘going uptown’ to sip an espresso martini in your home cocktail bar in the loft, or hoping to recreate the vibe of an intimate speakeasy in your basement, a midcentury style home bar is a treat that’s guaranteed to lift your spirits. A place where you are always guaranteed a seat.

How big should my retro home bar be?

The ideal style of your midcentury home bar will depend on your lifestyle and entertaining habits as well as the amount of available space. If big groups come round regularly then you should consider dedicating a part of your living room or basement to a larger seating area – complete with a bar table, bar stools and wet bar section – to keep everyone suitably comfortable and merry. If TV is essential, check if there is a wall nearby that’s a big enough to mount it on without restricting anyone’s view. A key feature of home bar ideas is the storage – gleaming wine racks and low-lit glass shelves. Make sure you can afford these little delights after you have built the basic structure. Alternatively, if space is limited, a freestanding retro home cocktail bar would give you somewhere to prepare cocktails that is out of the way – in the corner of your dining room or under the stairwell for instance. Also, mirrored surfaces can help to create the illusion of space. Sketch the layout of the room in which you would like to place the bar and think about where all those bottles, cans and snacks are going to go. Then speak to either a home bar specialist about your home bar ideas, or to a joiner about adapting a vintage bookcase or creating something bespoke.

What style of home bar should I choose?

Try to play off the interior decor of the surrounding area. A kitsch Manhattan-inspired home cocktail bar will look out of place in a country cottage, for example. Similarly, a long white walnut home bar would jar against a bright red contemporary kitchen. That said, contrast might be something that you accentuate, not least through the choice of flooring, which would help to make your home bar stand out. Collect midcentury home bar ideas in an Ideabook, settle upon a theme and then discuss the design with your home bar specialist or joiner. Lighting sets the mood in bars, particularly late at night, so pay special attention to placement, intensity and how you want your guests to feel. Dim underbar lighting creates a warm, intimate atmosphere, while spotlights brighten and energise.

Which midcentury home bar accessories and facilities should I include?

This really does depend on how far you are willing to go. A home bar can replicate almost everything you see in your local, from running water and refrigerated wine cabinets to draught beer pumps and bespoke lighting and a sound systems. Again, the most important thing is to work with what’s there – available space and home decor. Is that black lizard effect leather flooring really going to go? How about the turquoise splashback? Do those flowers look out of place or will they help to soften up what’s fast becoming a man cave? There are several ways to make a home bar more visually interesting without spending big on fixtures and fittings. Select 1950s style furniture that’s comfortable but also sparks interest, such as salvaged chairs or a second-hand leather sofa. Add a touch of glitz and glamour through your choice of glassware, drinks trolley, ice bucket, shaker and spirit bottles if you want the home cocktail bar look. Then scatter a few curios around the bar – 1960s style ornaments, lamps, artwork, photos and travel mementos are great midcentury home bar ideas to get the conversation started.
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