Aperture Vision Photography
Mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, black cabinets, green splashback, slate floors, slate splashback, brown benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Midcentury Modern Masterpiece

Veranda Designer Homes

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall seated home bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

Menora Home 2

Western Cabinets

This is an example of a large midcentury single-wall home bar in Perth with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, carpet, grey floor and brown benchtop.

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.

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.

Canyon Trail Kitchen

DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.

Evergreen Studio
Photo of a large midcentury u-shaped wet bar in Charlotte with white cabinets, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Spice Wood Estates Kitchen

Matterhorn Development Co.

This is an example of a small midcentury galley home bar in Austin with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, beige floor and white benchtop.

Minerva Finishes Gallery

Minerva Finishes LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped seated home bar in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Bars

Luxury Builts

Photo of a midcentury home bar in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets and blue cabinets.

Wall Units & Entertainment Units

Bouchard Design

Design ideas for a small midcentury single-wall home bar in Toronto with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

North Oaks - Mid-Century Modern Remodel

Michels Homes

Photography: Erik Mickelsen
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Menora Home 2

Western Cabinets

Inspiration for a large midcentury single-wall home bar in Perth with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, carpet, grey floor and brown 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.

Mukwonago Rental Property Remodel

Callen Construction, Inc.

A wet bar is a new addition to the home. It is perfectly placed right off of the kitchen.
This is an example of a small midcentury galley wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback and white benchtop.

Design ideas for a large midcentury single-wall home bar in Perth with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, carpet, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Upscale Home Remodel in Lincoln Park (Chicago, IL)

123 Remodeling Inc.

Menora Home 2

Western Cabinets

Large midcentury single-wall home bar in Perth with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, carpet, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Menora Home 2

Western Cabinets

Canyon Trail Kitchen

DiFabion Remodeling, Inc.

Evergreen Studio
Large midcentury u-shaped wet bar in Charlotte with white cabinets, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Midcentury Home Bar Design Ideas with Recessed-panel 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.