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5th Ave
Peters Design-BuildPeters Design-Build
Inspiration for a midcentury home bar in San Francisco.
Olympus Cove
Olympus Cove
DFS Construction Inc.DFS Construction Inc.
Photo of a large midcentury wet bar in Salt Lake City with quartz worktops.
East 46th Home Renovation
East 46th Home Renovation
Alair Homes DeltaAlair Homes Delta
This mid-century modern home has been completely updated with a custom kitchen and high end finishes throughout. The overall modern design gives the space a fresh new look with an open concept layout.
Crystorama 2017
Crystorama 2017
1800Lighting1800Lighting
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury bar cart in New York with white splashback.
BoHo Hangout
BoHo Hangout
Sayler StudioSayler Studio
Retro home bar in Orange County.
Kensington Condo
Kensington Condo
Hella Design StudioHella Design Studio
Midcentury home bar in Calgary.
Bathroom and Kitchen Ideas for April 2016
Bathroom and Kitchen Ideas for April 2016
Crescent Baths & KitchensCrescent Baths & Kitchens
Choice of cabinet hardware can be a detail that is overlooked, but can really take a room to the next level. Come in today and take a look at our selection of cabinet knobs, like these from Top Knobs.
Etobicoke 3100 sqft Custom Home
Etobicoke 3100 sqft Custom Home
M & D BuildersM & D Builders
Custom Great Home Just Across Lake Ontario. Modern Open Concept Design For A Large 3 Bedrooms With Over 3100 Sq Ft. Living Space In High Demand, High Value Area. Skylights, Large Windows Overseeing The Lake. This Home Has 10 Feet Ceiling In Ground Floor, 9 Feet In Second And 12 Feet In Basement With Deep Lot And Upgraded Landscape With Jacuzzi. Lots Of Upgrade: Wolf And Subzero Appliances, Wet Bar With Wine Cellar In Basement. Sound Speakers In All Floors And Security Camera. Upgraded Plumbing And Light Fixtures. Engineered Wood In All Floors And Imported Italian Porcelain.
"New Century" Modern
"New Century" Modern
Kitchen Studio MontereyKitchen Studio Monterey
Inspiration for a midcentury home bar in Other.
24" Renzo Industrial Pipe Square Stool With Back, Light Brown And Black
24" Renzo Industrial Pipe Square Stool With Back, Light Brown And Black
SilverwoodSilverwood
This is an example of a midcentury home bar in Other.
Bright Mid Century Modern
Bright Mid Century Modern
Weldrick & Co.Weldrick & Co.
Midcentury home bar in Vancouver.
Houzz Tours Maria Harmuth
Houzz Tours Maria Harmuth
Mia Mortensen PhotographyMia Mortensen Photography
Mia Mortensen © Houzz 2016
Photo of a midcentury home bar in Wiltshire.
Palm Springs Mid Century Modern Home
Palm Springs Mid Century Modern Home
Unit 7 Architecture IncUnit 7 Architecture Inc
Design ideas for a retro home bar in Other.
The Point in Patterson Heights
The Point in Patterson Heights
One-of-One Building CollectiveOne-of-One Building Collective
Large retro galley wet bar in Calgary with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and medium hardwood flooring.
Basement Remodel
Basement Remodel
HŌM Solutions, Inc.HŌM Solutions, Inc.
Jozlyn knight Photography
This is an example of a retro home bar in Denver.
Bohemian Cozy Home
Bohemian Cozy Home
Jeremy Chin DesignsJeremy Chin Designs
Inspiration for a retro home bar in Los Angeles.
1212 Armory
1212 Armory
Premier Homes of Illinois, IncPremier Homes of Illinois, Inc
Photo of a midcentury home bar in Chicago.
Cork Lisbon Chestnut
Cork Lisbon Chestnut
Unique Wood FloorsUnique Wood Floors
Cork Lisbon Chestnut
Inspiration for a retro home bar in Minneapolis.
Noble Square Vintage Apartment
Noble Square Vintage Apartment
Jasmine Pulley - PhotographerJasmine Pulley - Photographer
Jasmine Pulley
Medium sized retro home bar in Chicago with dark hardwood flooring.
Kendall Casa Upgrade Dining Room
Kendall Casa Upgrade Dining Room
Studio 790 Interior Design by Ann UenoStudio 790 Interior Design by Ann Ueno
This is an example of a midcentury home bar in Miami.

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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