Design ideas for a large midcentury single-wall seated home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, ceramic floors and an undermount sink.

Mequon Mid Century Modern

JFK Design-Build, LLC

2nd bar area for this home. Located as part of their foyer for entertaining purposes.
Inspiration for an expansive midcentury single-wall wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Skye in Palm Springs, California

Woodbridge 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 benchtops, grey benchtop, an undermount sink and white floor.

Fresh Baby Blue Kitchen & Bar Cubby

Model Remodel

A clever under-stair bar complete with glass racks, glass rinser, sink, shelf and beverage center
This is an example of a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Office, Lounge, & Bar

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Photo of a midcentury single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Mid Century Revitalization

Crush Collective

Spacecrafting Photography
Mid-sized midcentury home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors, mirror splashback and light wood cabinets.

Olathe MCM

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley wet bar in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, laminate benchtops and black benchtop.

Point Loma Casita

Ike Kligerman Barkley

William Waldron
Inspiration for a midcentury single-wall seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, open cabinets, solid surface benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and mirror splashback.

Margate

J&L Designs

Paul S. Bartholomew
Design ideas for an expansive midcentury single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback and porcelain floors.

Mid Century Portland

risa boyer architecture

Lincoln Barbour
Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped wet bar in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, beige floor, light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, concrete floors and white benchtop.

Sennett Residence

Living Stone Design + Build

Design ideas for a large midcentury l-shaped seated home bar in Other with dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and brown floor.

Wet Bar

Fairview Custom Homes

Aperture Vision Photography
Mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, black cabinets, green splashback, slate floors, slate splashback, brown benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Midcentury Home Bar

This is an example of a large midcentury galley seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Minimalistic Sophistication in Pinecrest, FL

CURATED.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped wet bar in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, brown splashback, marble splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Village Haven

Silver Maple Construction LLC

Photography by Susan Teare
Inspiration for a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Burlington with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and light hardwood floors.

3 Palms - Wet Bar

Real Estate Judge

Wet Bar in Midcentury Modern House
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.

Horseshoe Bay

Webber + Studio, Architects

Photos @ Eric Carvajal
Photo of a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass sheet splashback, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and slate floors.

South End Townhouse

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Wet Bar

FE Design Architecture

Photo of a midcentury single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Bellevue Home

Jordan Valente Construction LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley wet bar in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Midcentury Home Bar Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink

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.