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Midcentury Home Bar with Wood Worktops Ideas and Designs

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San Mateo, full home remodel
San Mateo, full home remodel
JPM ConstructionJPM Construction
This is an example of a small midcentury home bar in San Francisco with no sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, brown worktops and multi-coloured splashback.
The LOFT 3 Post Back Bar Unit
The LOFT 3 Post Back Bar Unit
Amuneal Manufacturing Corp.Amuneal Manufacturing Corp.
This beautiful bar cabinet with burnt oak adjustable shelves is part of our Loft Shelving System. Our Loft posts in blackened gunmetal and fully machined brass fittings in our buffed brass finish mount from the top of our cabinet and tie back to the wall to support 8 shelves. Amuneal’s proprietary machined hardware clamps onto the posts so that the shelves can be easily adjusted at any time. The burnt oak shelves are milled in house from solid white oak to a thickness of 1.5” before being hand-finished using the traditional Shou Sugi Ban process of burning the wood. Once completed, the shelves are sealed with a protective coating that keeps that burnt finish from rubbing off. The combination of blackened steel posts, machined and patinated brass hardware and the charred oak shelves make this a stunning and sculptural shelving option for any space. Integrated bronze bottle stops and wine glass holders add detail and purpose. The lower portion of this bar system is a tall credenza in one of Amuneal’s new finishes, cerused chestnut. The credenza storage highlights the system’s flexibility with drawers, cabinets and glass fronted doors, all with Amuneal fully machined and full width drawer pulls. Behind the glass doors, are a series of pull-out wine trays, carved from solid oak, allowing both display and storage in this unit. This unit is fabricated in our Philadelphia-based furniture studio and can be customized with different metal and wood finishes as well as different shelf widths, sizes and configurations.
1950's Mid-Century Modern Beach House
1950's Mid-Century Modern Beach House
Rollins Andrew InteriorsRollins Andrew Interiors
1950's mid-century modern beach house built by architect Richard Leitch in Carpinteria, California. Leitch built two one-story adjacent homes on the property which made for the perfect space to share seaside with family. In 2016, Emily restored the homes with a goal of melding past and present. Emily kept the beloved simple mid-century atmosphere while enhancing it with interiors that were beachy and fun yet durable and practical. The project also required complete re-landscaping by adding a variety of beautiful grasses and drought tolerant plants, extensive decking, fire pits, and repaving the driveway with cement and brick.
Sarasota Custom Home- Frank Lloyd Wright Mid-Century Home
Sarasota Custom Home- Frank Lloyd Wright Mid-Century Home
Nautilus HomesNautilus Homes
This is a view from the entry towards the sculptural staircase and kitchen and of course breathtaking views in every direction. Ricky Perrone
Inspiration for a large retro l-shaped home bar in Tampa with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops and limestone flooring.
Mount Pleasant, Washington DC Residence
Mount Pleasant, Washington DC Residence
Design MilieuDesign Milieu
Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Inspiration for a small retro single-wall bar cart in Other with medium wood cabinets, wood worktops and medium hardwood flooring.
Wet Bar
Wet Bar
Fairview Custom HomesFairview Custom Homes
Aperture Vision Photography
Medium sized retro single-wall wet bar in Other with a submerged sink, wood worktops, black cabinets, green splashback, slate flooring, slate splashback, brown worktops and recessed-panel cabinets.
Midcentury Home Bar
Midcentury Home Bar
This is an example of a large midcentury galley breakfast bar in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured splashback and medium hardwood flooring.
Eliza and Mike
Eliza and Mike
AHG InteriorsAHG Interiors
Nick Glimenakis
Medium sized retro u-shaped breakfast bar in New York with a submerged sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, mirror splashback, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and brown worktops.
Modern Ranch
Modern Ranch
Norman Design Group, Inc.Norman Design Group, Inc.
Inspiration for a midcentury l-shaped breakfast bar in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, medium hardwood flooring and brown worktops.
Palm Springs Residence
Palm Springs Residence
Carte Blanche StudioCarte Blanche Studio
Photo of a small retro single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops and mirror splashback.
Seattle Mid-Century Modern
Seattle Mid-Century Modern
ONE DAY DESIGNONE DAY DESIGN
Mid-Century Modern bar cabinet
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury single-wall bar cart in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops and medium hardwood flooring.
Nob Hill Wine Bar
Nob Hill Wine Bar
California Closets of MichiganCalifornia Closets of Michigan
"By integrating seamlessly with an existing space, this wine system achieves a built-in, stylish look. Designated space for a wine fridge provides proper wine storage. The absence of decorative hardware contributes to the monochromatic look." "A custom designed wine bar creates a perfect space for storing your collection and fits your entertaining needs when hosting guests. Storage for wine bottles allows for easy viewing and access. Counter space provides a place for pouring and serving wine. Lighting in a wine bar enhances functionality and dramatically changes the aesthetic of a simple design. Shelves and cabinetry can be designed to accommodate an integrated wine refrigerator. Doors elegantly conceal liquor bottles and supplies you’d like to keep hidden."
Stable Conversion
Stable Conversion
SHED Architecture & DesignSHED Architecture & Design
Mark Woods
Photo of a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Seattle with white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, concrete flooring, a built-in sink and flat-panel cabinets.
Stable Conversion
Stable Conversion
SHED Architecture & DesignSHED Architecture & Design
Mark Woods
This is an example of a small retro single-wall wet bar in Seattle with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback and concrete flooring.
Menora Home 2
Menora Home 2
Western CabinetsWestern Cabinets
This is an example of a large retro single-wall dry bar in Perth with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, carpet, grey floors and brown worktops.
Midcentury Wall Unit
Midcentury Wall Unit
California Closets of MichiganCalifornia Closets of Michigan
Along side the focal point of the unit, shelving appears effortlessly incorporated into this project. Using the "Lago - Siena" finish that is included as a back panel, the unit truly functions seamlessly. Slab drawer fronts with sleek handles compliment the entirety of the system.
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.
Portland Penthouse
Portland Penthouse
Tyler Karu Design + InteriorsTyler Karu Design + Interiors
A penthouse in Portland, Maine with retro vibes. Photos by Justin Levesque
Medium sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Portland Maine with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured splashback and brown worktops.
Californian Mid Century House
Californian Mid Century House
Oneshot DesignOneshot Design
Inspiration for a large retro l-shaped breakfast bar in San Francisco with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, wood splashback, carpet and beige floors.
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.

Midcentury Home Bar with Wood Worktops 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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