1950's mid-century modern beach house built by architect Richard Leitch in Carpinteria, California. Leitch built two one-story adjacent homes on the property which made for the perfect space to share seaside with family. In 2016, Emily restored the homes with a goal of melding past and present. Emily kept the beloved simple mid-century atmosphere while enhancing it with interiors that were beachy and fun yet durable and practical. The project also required complete re-landscaping by adding a variety of beautiful grasses and drought tolerant plants, extensive decking, fire pits, and repaving the driveway with cement and brick.

2015 photos, Contemporary Hutch, Brookhaven

San Luis Kitchen Co.

We took an old bulky closet and made a fantastic modern hutch. Ribbed glass, maple cabinets and simple Shaker doors all add to the contemporary appeal. What a treat for your foyer. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Brookhaven's Colony

6000 Residence

Studio Build

Bob Greenspan
Midcentury seated home bar in Kansas City with dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback and multi-coloured floor.

Omaha Steaks

LK Design

Nicolette Wagner - Life Unbound Photo
Inspiration for a large midcentury galley wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, timber splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Midcentury Wall Unit

California Closets of Michigan

Along side the focal point of the unit, shelving appears effortlessly incorporated into this project. Using the "Lago - Siena" finish that is included as a back panel, the unit truly functions seamlessly. Slab drawer fronts with sleek handles compliment the entirety of the system.

Californian Mid Century House

Oneshot Design

Inspiration for a large midcentury l-shaped seated home bar in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, timber splashback, carpet and beige floor.

Mid Century Modern Berkley Place Remodel

6th Ave Homes

These dark walls scream cozy vibes. The brown and gold accents help elevate the modern rustic feel. But this crystal chandelier send this room over the edge.

Accent walls

BH Construction & Handyman Services

Exotic mango wood accent wall
Photo of a small midcentury single-wall home bar in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Mid-century Modern Rambler in Richmond Beach

Polymath Properties LLC

Photo of a midcentury galley wet bar in Seattle with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Boulevard 2016 Front Cover

Troico

Design ideas for a midcentury single-wall home bar in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, cork floors, beige floor, brown benchtop and timber splashback.

Pasadena Edward Killingsworth Home

Ritual House Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury home bar in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, timber splashback and light hardwood floors.

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.

Omaha Steaks

LK Design

Nicolette Wagner - Life Unbound Photo
Large midcentury galley wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, timber splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Omaha Steaks

LK Design

Midcentury Wall Unit

California Closets of Michigan

Per Erin: "The client wanted a clean, modern-style wall unit that served a purpose of function and beauty – we did that by incorporating the bar, charging stations and the slim drawers for additional hidden storage."

Nicolette Wagner - Life Unbound Photo
Photo of a large midcentury galley wet bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble benchtops, timber splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Omaha Steaks

LK Design

Nicolette Wagner - Life Unbound Photo
Photo of a large midcentury galley home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, timber splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Midcentury Home Bar Design Ideas with Timber 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.