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.

Mid Century Modern Berkley Place Remodel

6th Ave Homes

These dark walls scream cozy vibes. The brown and gold accents help elevate the modern rustic feel. But this crystal chandelier send this room over the edge.

6000 Residence

Studio Build

Bob Greenspan
Midcentury seated home bar in Kansas City with dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback and multi-coloured floor.

Mid-Century Modern in the Pines

Patty Jones Design, LLC

Small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

ENCINO RESIDENCE

CHRISTOPHER ALLEN LLC

photography: francis dreis
Midcentury single-wall wet bar in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, metal splashback, beige floor and brown benchtop.

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.

Bar HDTV and Music area

Home System Solutions

A high definition flat screen television mounted above the bar for watching sports, movies and more.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Mid-century Modern Rambler in Richmond Beach

Polymath Properties LLC

Photo of a midcentury galley wet bar in Seattle with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Винный погреб

Галина Милошевич

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped seated home bar in Moscow with wood benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback, marble floors, grey floor and brown benchtop.

West Hills Mid-Century Modern Remodel

Angie Amato Wieland Architecture LLC

Photo of a small midcentury l-shaped home bar in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback and grey benchtop.

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."

Midcentury Home Bar Design Ideas with Brown Splashback

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.