This is an example of a midcentury wet bar in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Lucas Valley Eichler

Destination Eichler, LLC

John Shum, Destination Eichler
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury galley home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Eichler - Inspired Home

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Mid-sized midcentury single-wall home bar in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and white benchtop.

Retro Lounge

Design by Numbers / Rebecca Zajac LLC

Rebecca Zajac
Midcentury seated home bar in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

3810 Kensington Avenue, Richmond VA 23221

Richmond Hill Design + Build

We’ve carefully crafted every inch of this home to bring you something never before seen in this area! Modern front sidewalk and landscape design leads to the architectural stone and cedar front elevation, featuring a contemporary exterior light package, black commercial 9’ window package and 8 foot Art Deco, mahogany door. Additional features found throughout include a two-story foyer that showcases the horizontal metal railings of the oak staircase, powder room with a floating sink and wall-mounted gold faucet and great room with a 10’ ceiling, modern, linear fireplace and 18’ floating hearth, kitchen with extra-thick, double quartz island, full-overlay cabinets with 4 upper horizontal glass-front cabinets, premium Electrolux appliances with convection microwave and 6-burner gas range, a beverage center with floating upper shelves and wine fridge, first-floor owner’s suite with washer/dryer hookup, en-suite with glass, luxury shower, rain can and body sprays, LED back lit mirrors, transom windows, 16’ x 18’ loft, 2nd floor laundry, tankless water heater and uber-modern chandeliers and decorative lighting. Rear yard is fenced and has a storage shed.

Coastal Mid-Century Vibe

BC Design Studio

Inspiration for a small midcentury single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Classic Urban

Vernon Wentz

This is a wonderful mid century modern with the perfect color mix of furniture and accessories. Built by Classic Urban Homes Photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery

Tree View House

Allen Irvin - Designer

the butler pantry is a great transition to the kitchen and also serves as the beverage bar.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall home bar in Houston with no sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Sunny Scalene Midcentury Kitchen Backsplash

Fireclay Tile

This adorable kitchenette underwent a cheerful transformation thanks to our handmade tile. With crisscrossing grout lines that create elongated diamond shapes, Scalene Triangle Tile in sunny yellow Daffodil matches this midcentury home’s energy beautifully. DESIGN Emily Wilska PHOTOS Emily Wilska INSTALLER Precision Flooring TILE SHOWN Daffodil Scalene Triangle

Ravenna Art Deco Dwelling

Workshop Estates

This is an example of a large midcentury u-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Cherry Project

Studio H Designs, Inc.

Large midcentury u-shaped home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

NW Hills Mid-Century Modern

Mosier Luxury Homes

Photo of a small midcentury single-wall home bar in Austin with no sink, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Altadore Residence - Niro Developments

Rochelle Cote Interior Design

From 2020 to 2022 we had the opportunity to work with this wonderful client building in Altadore. We were so fortunate to help them build their family dream home. They wanted to add some fun pops of color and make it their own. So we implemented green and blue tiles into the bathrooms. The kitchen is extremely fashion forward with open shelves on either side of the hoodfan, and the wooden handles throughout. There are nodes to mid century modern in this home that give it a classic look. Our favorite details are the stair handrail, and the natural flagstone fireplace. The fun, cozy upper hall reading area is a reader’s paradise. This home is both stylish and perfect for a young busy family.

Ewald Terrace Home Addition

FBC Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped home bar in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback and white benchtop.

Retro Kitchen in Mid-Century Home

Servigon Construction Group

Mid Century Modern kitchen design incorporates existing brick fireplace uno the design. Grey and White Cabinets with white countertops.
Inspiration for a large midcentury u-shaped home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and painted wood floors.

1942 Roscoe Hemenway House

Vicki Simon Interior Design

Vintage German hutch found with same rounded forms as front facade entry of house. Rounded forms on all furniture. Butcher block island counter for direct food prep.

Mid-Century Modern Cabin

MYRA Studio

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley home bar in San Francisco with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Tile

Louisville Tile Distributors

Photo of a small midcentury galley seated home bar in Louisville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, marble floors and black benchtop.

Ravenna Art Deco Dwelling

Workshop Estates

Design ideas for a large midcentury u-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Butler Pantry

Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC

Butlers upgrade that brightens up this once dark space. Adding tile and lighting was just what was needed!
Small midcentury galley home bar in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback and white benchtop.

Midcentury Home Bar Design Ideas with Ceramic 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.