Minimalistic Sophistication in Pinecrest, FL

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.

Omaha Steaks

LK Design

Nicolette Wagner - Life Unbound Photo
Large midcentury galley wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, timber splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Vestavia Lake Whole Home

Highland Design+Build

Photo of a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Birmingham with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, light hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

大人の部室（リノベーション）

Polite Design Office/ポライトデザインオフィス

大人の部室（リノベーション）
Small midcentury single-wall seated home bar in Other with wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets and brown cabinets.

Midcentury Wall Unit

California Closets of Michigan

Along side the focal point of the unit, shelving appears effortlessly incorporated into this project. Using the "Lago - Siena" finish that is included as a back panel, the unit truly functions seamlessly. Slab drawer fronts with sleek handles compliment the entirety of the system.

Color!

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Here we see 'Nut Brown' doors set on black face frames. The gray quartz counters and metallic toned glass backsplash pull everything together.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in San Luis Obispo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Boulevard 2016 Front Cover

Troico

Inspiration for a midcentury single-wall home bar in Vancouver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, cork floors, beige floor, white benchtop and timber splashback.

Ada Modern Prairie

42 North - Architecture + Design

Inspiration for a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

THE H Residence Condominium 304

Pinnacle Design

Dan Denardo
Inspiration for a midcentury l-shaped wet bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, marble splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Barr Custom Home

Alair Homes Red Deer

This home features an open concept living space and kitchen, with a complete master suite and spacious patio.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped home bar with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback and subway tile splashback.

Boulevard 2016 Front Cover

Troico

This is an example of a midcentury single-wall home bar in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, cork floors, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Bettonson Home Renovation

Alair Homes Red Deer

This family home renovation features high ceilings, a gourmet kitchen, and an open concept living space.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Nicolette Wagner - Life Unbound Photo
Inspiration for a large midcentury galley wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, timber splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Midcentury Wall Unit

California Closets of Michigan

Per Erin: "The client wanted a clean, modern-style wall unit that served a purpose of function and beauty – we did that by incorporating the bar, charging stations and the slim drawers for additional hidden storage."

Polite Design Office/ポライトデザインオフィス

大人の部室（リノベーション）
Design ideas for a small midcentury single-wall seated home bar in Other with wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets and brown cabinets.

大人の部室（リノベーション）

Polite Design Office/ポライトデザインオフィス

大人の部室（リノベーション）
Inspiration for a small midcentury single-wall seated home bar in Other with wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, brown benchtop, an integrated sink, open cabinets and brown cabinets.

Midcentury Home Bar Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets

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.