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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.
Wooden Basement Bar
Wooden Basement Bar
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
This is a custom walnut wood bar and counter! We also used walnut for the floating wooden shelves and bar stools. The walls are painted Tint of Honey 1187 from Sherwin-Williams.
Wooden Basement Bar
Wooden Basement Bar
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
This is a custom walnut wood bar and counter! We also used walnut for the floating wooden shelves and bar stools. The walls are painted Tint of Honey 1187 from Sherwin-Williams.
Wooden Basement Bar
Wooden Basement Bar
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
This is a custom walnut wood bar and counter! We also used walnut for the floating wooden shelves and bar stools. The walls are painted Tint of Honey 1187 from Sherwin-Williams.
Joli Sol Sharona Vinyl Mat
Joli Sol Sharona Vinyl Mat
Art District 9Art District 9
This is an example of a retro home bar in Other with vinyl flooring and turquoise floors.
Wooden Basement Bar
Wooden Basement Bar
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
We maximized storage in this basement kitchenette by using a combination of open shelves and cabinets. Not only is there a mini fridge, but a dishwasher as well!
Joli Sol Sheena Vinyl Mat
Joli Sol Sheena Vinyl Mat
Art District 9Art District 9
Design ideas for a retro home bar in Other with vinyl flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Joli Sol Calypso Vinyl Mat
Joli Sol Calypso Vinyl Mat
Art District 9Art District 9
Design ideas for a retro home bar in Other with vinyl flooring and red floors.
Joli Sol Melodic Vinyl Mat
Joli Sol Melodic Vinyl Mat
Art District 9Art District 9
Design ideas for a retro home bar in Other with vinyl flooring and grey floors.
Midcentury Bar LL
Midcentury Bar LL
Rebecca Ryan DesignRebecca Ryan Design
Photo of a midcentury home bar in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, vinyl flooring and white worktops.
Joli Sol Eurhythmic Vinyl Mat
Joli Sol Eurhythmic Vinyl Mat
Art District 9Art District 9
Midcentury home bar in Other with vinyl flooring and red floors.
Joli Sol Solair Vinyl Mat
Joli Sol Solair Vinyl Mat
Art District 9Art District 9
This is an example of a retro home bar in Other with vinyl flooring and yellow floors.
Joli Sol Amplitude Vinyl Mat
Joli Sol Amplitude Vinyl Mat
Art District 9Art District 9
Photo of a retro home bar in Other with vinyl flooring and black floors.
Joli Sol Surrey Vinyl Mat
Joli Sol Surrey Vinyl Mat
Art District 9Art District 9
This is an example of a midcentury home bar in Other with vinyl flooring and red floors.
Modern Home - Maple Ridge
Modern Home - Maple Ridge
Old Town Design GroupOld Town Design Group
Photo of a medium sized retro single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, vinyl flooring, grey floors and grey 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.
Modern and Glamorous Expansive Kitchen
Modern and Glamorous Expansive Kitchen
Skydell Contracting Inc.Skydell Contracting Inc.
This is an example of a large midcentury l-shaped wet bar in New York with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, vinyl flooring, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.

Midcentury Home Bar with Vinyl Flooring 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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