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Mid Century Portland
Mid Century Portland
risa boyer architecturerisa boyer architecture
Lincoln Barbour
Medium sized midcentury l-shaped wet bar in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, beige floors, light wood cabinets, a submerged sink, concrete flooring and white worktops.
Virginia Village Mid-Mod
Virginia Village Mid-Mod
Jess Blackwell PhotographyJess Blackwell Photography
Photo by Jess Blackwell Photography
Inspiration for a midcentury home bar in Denver.
Pumphouse Road
Pumphouse Road
Appleseed WorkshopAppleseed Workshop
Design ideas for a retro home bar in Birmingham.
Capitol Hill Condo
Capitol Hill Condo
Interiors by Jennifer DennisInteriors by Jennifer Dennis
Midcentury home bar in DC Metro.
Pasadena condominium remodel
Pasadena condominium remodel
Strong Studio DesignsStrong Studio Designs
"Mad Men" bar done in teak. Several "tiki" type of decorative designs were removed, including the ceiling. The wood was restored, flooring was added to match existing elsewhere, new appliances, refurbished bar sink, under cabinet and overhead lighting was added. Everything is on a dimmer. Wallpaper was added.
My Houzz: Palm Springs Apartment Bursts With Happy Colors
My Houzz: Palm Springs Apartment Bursts With Happy Colors
STRUKTR Studios PhotographySTRUKTR Studios Photography
Photo: Marni Epstein-Mervis © 2018 Houzz
Design ideas for a midcentury home bar in Los Angeles.
Venice Beach
Venice Beach
JAC InteriorsJAC Interiors
Midcentury home bar in Los Angeles.
Retro Lounge
Retro Lounge
Design by Numbers / Rebecca Zajac LLCDesign by Numbers / Rebecca Zajac LLC
Rebecca Zajac
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.
Cigar Room - An Escape in Indianapolis
Cigar Room - An Escape in Indianapolis
Franklin Window and DoorFranklin Window and Door
Trustile interior door. #JamieSangar #ModAbode #MarvinWindowsandDoors #WERK | Building Modern #HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Design ideas for a large retro home bar in Indianapolis.
Home Bars
Home Bars
Harveys on BeverlyHarveys on Beverly
Blond three-tier midcentury bar cart with underneath storage cabinet. The cart features brass accents with four coaster wheels for easy travel from room to room. Reminiscent of the design styling made popular by the Heywood Wakefield company. Restored in 2019, circa 1950.
Modern Kitchen and Dining Room Remodel
Modern Kitchen and Dining Room Remodel
TopcoatTopcoat
Design ideas for a retro home bar in New York.
California Modern Meets West Michigan
California Modern Meets West Michigan
Mosaic Custom HomesMosaic Custom Homes
Inspiration for a retro home bar in Grand Rapids.
Bar Globes
Bar Globes
Waypoint GeographicWaypoint Geographic
Large midcentury galley bar cart in Indianapolis with open cabinets.
Art Installations
Art Installations
Antonio M StudioAntonio M Studio
"MOD BAR" Interior Design Vignette — Ridgefield Guild of Artists / Festive Home 2014 — Ridgefield, Connecticut
Design ideas for a retro home bar in New York.
Lake Minnetonka Mid-Century Modern Lower Level
Lake Minnetonka Mid-Century Modern Lower Level
Zinran Construction Services Inc.Zinran Construction Services Inc.
This is an example of a large retro home bar in Minneapolis with limestone flooring.
Chippendale Fl;at
Chippendale Fl;at
Marj SilvaMarj Silva
dara tippapart
Inspiration for a retro home bar in Sydney.
One Step Down Cocktail Lounge
One Step Down Cocktail Lounge
Grace Blu Interior DesignGrace Blu Interior Design
Who doesn't want to transform your living room into the perfect at-home bar to host friends for cocktails? #OneStepDownProject
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury home bar in Orange County with no sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, concrete flooring, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
From Paint Room to Retro Room @SpringStGallery
From Paint Room to Retro Room @SpringStGallery
Spring St GallerySpring St Gallery
Adam Dunhoff
Design ideas for a midcentury home bar in Other.
"New Century" Modern
"New Century" Modern
Kitchen Studio MontereyKitchen Studio Monterey
Midcentury home bar in Other.
Musicians paradise
Musicians paradise
Landmark Building IncLandmark Building Inc
Midcentury home bar in Los Angeles.

Midcentury Orange Home Bar 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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