Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Atomic Ranch MCM Main House

Breathe 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

The LOFT 3 Post Back Bar Unit - Pullout Wine Tray

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.

Ombre Hexagon Backsplash

Fireclay 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

Brecksville Whole Home Renovation

Jennifer Speer Design

Custom wine and coffee bar. Glazed Caribbean blue tile; custom walnut butcher block; glass & wood shelving. Whole home design for first floor renovation. Second floor is in progress. Oversee entire project and work directly with contractor and vendors. Purchased all furnishings and design the final space in all area.

3 Palms - Wet Bar

Real Estate Judge

Wet Bar in living room complete with bar sink, wine fridge, and built-in ice maker.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and concrete floors.

Kipling Ct Residence

ArcWest Architects

Midcentury home bar in Denver.

Midcentury Modern Remodel

Kim Layne Design Associates

Photo of a midcentury home bar in Denver.

Seattle Midcentury Addition and Remodel

H2D Architecture + Design

Design by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Built by: Carlisle Classic Homes Photos: Christopher Nelson Photography
This is an example of a midcentury home bar in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, cork floors and white benchtop.

home bar Titchfield

Walk Interior Architecture & Design

Midcentury home bar in Hampshire.

Our Work

DCN Interiors

This is an example of a midcentury home bar in Los Angeles.

Theme Rooms

Carol Ann Designs

Mitton home in Provo, Utah. Game and Family area provides a 50's style diner kitchen with bar stools to watch the fun through picture windows to full size basketball and racquetball courts

Westhampton Home

Andrew Suvalsky Designs

Eric Laverty
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury home bar in New York.

Oxford Gardens

Pepper&Co

Design ideas for a midcentury home bar in Wiltshire.

HOUSE AB

DORIN ROSSI ARCHITETTURA

Inspiration for a midcentury home bar in Milan.

M.bellamy

Perrine | Décoratrice d'intérieur

This is an example of a midcentury home bar in Lille.

Te Awanga Home

User

Photo of a midcentury home bar in Napier-Hastings.

San Carlos Treetop

Cathie Hong Interiors

What started as a kitchen and two-bathroom remodel evolved into a full home renovation plus conversion of the downstairs unfinished basement into a permitted first story addition, complete with family room, guest suite, mudroom, and a new front entrance. We married the midcentury modern architecture with vintage, eclectic details and thoughtful materials.

Basement Build | Entertainment Room

Contreras Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley wet bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Menora Home 2

Western Cabinets

Design ideas for a large midcentury single-wall home bar in Perth with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, carpet, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Midcentury Blue Home Bar Design Ideas

A midcentury home bar can provide a spot of indulgence for one, or be a central hub you gather round when entertaining. Whether you’re thinking of planning a wine bar, outdoor bar, or just making room for a bar cart, browse these images for inspiration, and ask yourself the following questions.

Where should you position your home bar?

The most popular location for a midcentury home bar is in or near the kitchen or dining room. If you prefer entertaining outdoors, however, an outdoor bar can be a dream addition to any Aussie backyard – and imagine the luxury of swimming up to your very own pool bar! If you're building from scratch, a landscape architect can help you work out the ideal design for your space.

What type of home bar is best suited to your needs?

Home bars come in all shapes and sizes, and with an array of practicalities. Utilise an awkward corner with a cabinet bar; maximise floor space with a trunk bar, which unfolds to create a bar counter; or conveniently turn any space in your house into a bar room with a mobile bar such as a fun bar cart. If you prefer a more grandiose option, or all the amenities of a real bar, you can’t go past a built-in midcentury home bar.

What home bar functionalities do you want to include?

Decide how you will use the bar and whether you will need sinks, storage and refrigeration. Including a sink in your midcentury home bar design is a practical addition if you choose a location far from your kitchen. If you’re a wine connoisseur, you may want to include additional wine storage, whereas a mini bar fridge within the kitchen may need no extra storage at all. Home bars that will be used infrequently – perhaps an outdoor bar in the cooler months – may not need refrigeration and could suffice with large ice buckets.

What bar furniture will you need?

Seating is essential to any home bar and will impact the style of your home bar design. Bar stools, for example, come in an array of materials and styles, from traditional wooden bar stools, to resort- and industrial-style stools. Storage is another important element, so look for a liquor cabinet and wine racks. Next, if you are creating a freestanding station, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stools and table height work together before you finalise any home bar designs.

How can you personalise your bar design?

Bar tools and accessories are an easy and interchangeable way to personalise your bar design. You may want to create a wine bar, tavern-style bar or retro bar, so look for wine glasses and tumblers, for instance, that will help carry this style. Coasters, bar mats or signage will help you to further achieve your desired look.