Lori & Jim's Mid Century Modern Whole House Renovation

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Chicago with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

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.

Mid-Century Modern Man Cave

Fran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESIS

Photography by Cristopher Nolasco
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped seated home bar with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Wooden Basement Bar

Forward Design Build Remodel

This is a custom walnut wood bar and counter! We also used walnut for the floating wooden shelves and bar stools. The walls are painted Tint of Honey 1187 from Sherwin-Williams.

Midcentury Modern Style House in Santa Cruz, CA

Howland Built

A closeup view of the countertop shows the exquisite grain of the wood.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and ceramic floors.

Seminole Heights Mid Century Beauty, Staged by Cardinal Designs

Cardinal Designs Home Staging

David Sibbitt
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped seated home bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Barr Custom Home

Alair Homes Red Deer

This home features an open concept living space and kitchen, with a complete master suite and spacious patio.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped home bar with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback and subway tile splashback.

Hughes Project

Steven M Roche Design Build

Inspiration for a 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.

Hillwood Kitchen Renovation

Building Company Number 7, Inc.

Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped home bar in Nashville with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

YEG Acreage

LCF Flooring Ltd.

Basement bar with stainless steel mini fridge and dishwasher, chrome bar sink, tiled backsplash wall, and beautiful wood cabinetry.
Mid-sized midcentury single-wall wet bar in Edmonton with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, carpet, beige floor and white benchtop.

#Ross_Haus

25:8 Research + Design

A massive kitchen island makes it the perfect place to gather.
Mid-sized midcentury l-shaped seated home bar in Ottawa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Hughes Project

Steven M Roche Design Build

This is an example of a 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.

Wooden Basement Bar

Forward Design Build Remodel

This is a custom walnut wood bar and counter! We also used walnut for the floating wooden shelves and bar stools. The walls are painted Tint of Honey 1187 from Sherwin-Williams.

Wooden Basement Bar

Forward Design Build Remodel

This is a custom walnut wood bar and counter! We also used walnut for the floating wooden shelves and bar stools. The walls are painted Tint of Honey 1187 from Sherwin-Williams.

Mid-Century Modern Man Cave

Fran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESIS

Photography by Cristopher Nolasco
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped seated home bar with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback and light hardwood floors.

Wooden Basement Bar

Forward Design Build Remodel

This is a custom walnut wood bar and counter! We also used walnut for the floating wooden shelves and bar stools. The walls are painted Tint of Honey 1187 from Sherwin-Williams.

Wooden Basement Bar

Forward Design Build Remodel

This is a custom walnut wood bar and counter! We also used walnut for the floating wooden shelves and bar stools. The walls are painted Tint of Honey 1187 from Sherwin-Williams.

Wooden Basement Bar

Forward Design Build Remodel

We maximized storage in this basement kitchenette by using a combination of open shelves and cabinets. Not only is there a mini fridge, but a dishwasher as well!

Mid-Century Modern Man Cave

Fran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESIS

Photography by Cristopher Nolasco
Mid-sized midcentury u-shaped seated home bar with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors and turquoise benchtop.

Midcentury Modern Style House in Santa Cruz, CA

Howland Built

The mid-century style of the bar area involves exposed ceiling beams that add amazing detail to the ceiling. The white shaker cabinets combined with the beige tiles add a bright contrast to the darker walls.

Midcentury Home Bar Design Ideas with Subway Tile 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.