Mid-Century Modern Whole-Home Renovation | Laguna Niguel

Marble mosaic tile featuring gold accents in home bar with white quartz countertops and walnut cabinetry.
Midcentury home bar in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback and white benchtop.

2020 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Interiors

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

McDonald Remodeling, Inc., Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, 2020 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Interior Element $30,000 and Over
Inspiration for a small midcentury galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass sheet splashback, ceramic floors and multi-coloured floor.

midcentury made new

Interior Changes home design & consulting

The lower level wetbar has another piece of art floating above it....the midcentury fixture was purchased at Caravelle Lighting in Richmond Illiniois.

Interior Remodel: Arizona bar cat

ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting

A closet and hall countertop were converted into an extension of the kitchen and became the bar. Cats love tending bar, as they can keep track of all comings and goings.

Upscale Home Remodel in Lincoln Park (Chicago, IL)

123 Remodeling Inc.

This Lincoln Park home was beautifully updated and completed with designer finishes to better suit the client’s aesthetic and highlight the space to its fullest potential. We focused on the gathering spaces to create a visually impactful and upscale design. We customized the built-ins and fireplace in the living room which catch your attention when entering the home. The downstairs was transformed into a movie room with a custom dry bar, updated lighting, and a gallery wall that boasts personality and style.

midcentury made new

Interior Changes home design & consulting

This lower level bar pairs with the kitchen stained componants, but reads as furniture rather than additional kitchen because of the warmth. This was an ideal place for a wet bar, as there is direct access to the outdoor patio, and the room is elongated and needed several functions to feel spacially correct. The custom cabinetry became the knee wall division....and a great place for barware and display at the same time.

Pasadena condominium remodel

Strong Studio Designs

"Mad Men" bar done in teak. Several "tiki" type of decorative designs were removed, including the ceiling. The wood was restored, flooring was added to match existing elsewhere, new appliances, refurbished bar sink, under cabinet and overhead lighting was added. Everything is on a dimmer. Wallpaper was added.

Markham

Joey Vogel | Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall seated home bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, blue splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Customer Photos

AMISH ORIGINALS FURNITURE CO

Inspiration for a small midcentury single-wall bar cart in Columbus with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Horizon Hills Midcentury

ReFind Kitchens

Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped home bar in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Light Fixtures

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Luxury homes with elegant lighting by Fratantoni Interior Designers. Follow us on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for more inspirational photos!

Portfolio

Georgeanna Parks Interior Design

Anthony Rich
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped seated home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and granite benchtops.

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.

Beverly Hills MidCentury

LA Dwelling Inc

Mario Peixoto
Design ideas for a small midcentury single-wall home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and light hardwood floors.

Hughes Project

Steven M Roche Design Build

Mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and green benchtop.

Hudson Rental Residence

Bespoke Decor

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

West Hills Mid-Century Remodel

Mary Angelo

Mary & Rob Angelo
Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped wet bar in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow splashback, glass tile splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Bar à rhum

Olivia Martin / Architecte d'Intérieur

Petit renfoncement existant mis en valeur avec un papier peint et de la lumière;...et quelque étagères ... création d'un Bar à rhum indispensable au projet

Rambler Remodel - Edina, MN

Quigley Architects

Photographer: Modern House Productions
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury galley home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Markham

Joey Vogel | Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall seated home bar in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, blue splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Midcentury Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Wood 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.