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.

Fun Midcentury Bar

Design One Cabinetry

Pull up a bar stool and enjoy a cold drink during cocktail hour!
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall seated home bar in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops and mirror splashback.

R 5967

d KISER design.construct, inc.

Mid-Century house remodel. Design by aToM. Construction and installation of mahogany structure and custom cabinetry by d KISER design.construct, inc. Photograph by Colin Conces Photography

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.

Interior Projects

Metex Stone Worx

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall home bar in Edmonton with no sink, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, black splashback, stone tile splashback, carpet, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Hudson Rental Residence

Bespoke Decor

This blank-slate ranch house gets a lively, era-appropriate update for short term rental. Vintage pieces, like this rolling bar cart, round out the modern, livable, pet-friendly space.

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.

Royal and Different

DKV Consulting Pty Ltd

The space belonged to someone who expected us to create a lounge for his business associates from middle east asia, Europe and India. We did the full makeover of this space. The colours are very shiny and glossy on the walls and curtains. The sofa has a very english styling and colours. The accessories were kept very indian. The client was very happy as it made his guests feel connected and luxurious. The lounge looked ROYAL and DIFFERENT.

Salon Après

Olivia Martin / Architecte d'Intérieur

Rénovation d'une maison, conseil en aménagement. Regardez bien le avant après c'est méconnaissable.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped seated home bar in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, terra-cotta floors, an integrated sink, laminate benchtops and red floor.

Windermere Waterfront

Joie Gowan | Windermere Real Estate Co.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury galley wet bar in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, terra-cotta floors and white benchtop.

Olathe MCM

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

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

Hudson Rental Residence

Bespoke Decor

Mid-sized midcentury bar cart in New York with medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops and black benchtop.

Royal and Different

DKV Consulting Pty Ltd

Midcentury Home Bar Design Ideas with Laminate Benchtops

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.