The wood is a flat-cut walnut, run horizontally. The bar was redesigned in the same wood with onyx countertops. The open shelves are embedded with LED lighting. We also designed a custom walnut display unit for the clients books and collectibles as well as four cocktail table /ottomans that can easily be rearranged to allow for the recliners. New dark wood floors were installed and a custom wool and silk area rug was designed that ties all the pieces together. We designed a new coffered ceiling with lighting in each bay. And built out the fireplace with dimensional tile to the ceiling. The color scheme was kept intentionally monochromatic to show off the different textures with the only color being touches of blue in the pillows and accessories to pick up the art glass.

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.

Onyx Porcelain & Calacatta Dorada Nuovo Kitchen

Boston Counters

Polished Level Marmi porcelain bar top in the color "Onyx," with wavy asymmetric tile backsplash and earth-toned cabinetry and accents.
Photo of a midcentury home bar in Boston with onyx benchtops and multi-coloured benchtop.

Markham

Joey Vogel | Interior Design

Inspiration for 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.

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.

Markham

Joey Vogel | Interior Design

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.

Markham

Joey Vogel | Interior Design

Inspiration for 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.

Markham

Joey Vogel | Interior Design

Markham

Joey Vogel | Interior Design

Design ideas for 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.

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.

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.

Markham

Joey Vogel | Interior Design

This is an example 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.

Markham

Joey Vogel | Interior Design

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.

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.

Midcentury Home Bar Design Ideas with Onyx 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.