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Atomic Ranch MCM Main House
Atomic Ranch MCM Main House
Breathe Design StudioBreathe Design Studio
Our Austin studio decided to go bold with this project by ensuring that each space had a unique identity in the Mid-Century Modern style bathroom, butler's pantry, and mudroom. We covered the bathroom walls and flooring with stylish beige and yellow tile that was cleverly installed to look like two different patterns. The mint cabinet and pink vanity reflect the mid-century color palette. The stylish knobs and fittings add an extra splash of fun to the bathroom. The butler's pantry is located right behind the kitchen and serves multiple functions like storage, a study area, and a bar. We went with a moody blue color for the cabinets and included a raw wood open shelf to give depth and warmth to the space. We went with some gorgeous artistic tiles that create a bold, intriguing look in the space. In the mudroom, we used siding materials to create a shiplap effect to create warmth and texture – a homage to the classic Mid-Century Modern design. We used the same blue from the butler's pantry to create a cohesive effect. The large mint cabinets add a lighter touch to the space. --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/atomic-ranch
Prado Drive
Prado Drive
Factor Design BuildFactor Design Build
This is an example of a retro home bar in Denver with a feature wall.
Los Angeles Mad Men Loft
Los Angeles Mad Men Loft
Lindye Galloway InteriorsLindye Galloway Interiors
Inspiration for a small retro bar cart in Los Angeles with light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Ombre Hexagon Backsplash
Ombre Hexagon Backsplash
Fireclay TileFireclay Tile
Creative use of our Hexagon tile to create an eye-catching ombre kitchen backsplash! DESIGN Jkath Design Build + Reinvent PHOTOS Chelsie Lopez LOCATION Wayzata, MN TILE SHOWN 6" HEXAGON in Daisy, Morning Thaw, and Peacock
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.
Skye in Palm Springs, California
Skye in Palm Springs, California
Woodbridge Pacific GroupWoodbridge Pacific Group
Residence 1 at Skye Palm Springs
Inspiration for a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey worktops, a submerged sink and white floors.
Mid Century Revitalization
Mid Century Revitalization
Crush CollectiveCrush Collective
Spacecrafting Photography
Medium sized retro home bar in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, medium hardwood flooring, mirror splashback and light wood cabinets.
Newport Beach Residence | Whole House Remodel
Newport Beach Residence | Whole House Remodel
The Bespoke Interior, Inc.The Bespoke Interior, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized retro home bar in Orange County.
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.
1 Bay Collector's Shelving Unit
1 Bay Collector's Shelving Unit
Amuneal Manufacturing Corp.Amuneal Manufacturing Corp.
A warm welcome home, brought to you in part by our Collector's Shelving in warm brass and glass. This unit mounts to the countertop and wall, and is a perfect display for all those bar essentials that are too beautiful to tuck away.
Eichler - Inspired Home
Eichler - Inspired Home
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
Medium sized retro single-wall home bar in San Francisco with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
Menlo Park Project
Menlo Park Project
Supple Homes, IncSupple Homes, Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury l-shaped breakfast bar in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
White Sails Mid-Century Modern
White Sails Mid-Century Modern
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
This is an example of a midcentury home bar in Los Angeles.
1960's Ranch Remodel
1960's Ranch Remodel
The Whitley Co. InteriorsThe Whitley Co. Interiors
Design ideas for a midcentury home bar in Other.
Max Sparrow - Clinton Buffet
Max Sparrow - Clinton Buffet
Max SparrowMax Sparrow
Retro home bar in Sydney.
Golden Way, Los Altos
Golden Way, Los Altos
Greenberg ConstructionGreenberg Construction
Design ideas for a midcentury home bar in San Francisco.
Navy coastal living room
Navy coastal living room
Savvy InteriorsSavvy Interiors
Photo of a midcentury home bar in San Diego.
Los Angeles Mad Men Loft
Los Angeles Mad Men Loft
Lindye Galloway InteriorsLindye Galloway Interiors
Design ideas for a small midcentury bar cart in Los Angeles with light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Linwood
Linwood
Cotton WoodworksCotton Woodworks
Inspiration for a retro home bar in Birmingham.
Douglasdale Main Floor Reno
Douglasdale Main Floor Reno
Studio FelixStudio Felix
This is an example of a midcentury home bar in Calgary.

Midcentury White 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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