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.

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.

Home Bar Area

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

Living room and home bar's arched entryways, pendant lighting, and wood flooring.
This is an example of an expansive midcentury u-shaped wet bar in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, medium hardwood floors, stone tile splashback, brown floor and white benchtop.

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.

Denver Custom Home

Digital Media Innovations LLC

Backlit wet bar for both subtle or bright lighting
Photo of a small midcentury u-shaped wet bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, glass sheet splashback and brown benchtop.

ART DECO ENTERTAINING

Vujovich Design Build, Inc.

Design inspiration came from the antique billiards table which was refurbished and provided deco elements for the rest of the space. Lighting for the space was accomplished through a repetition of wall sconces, ceiling fixtures and a few well-placed recessed fixtures. A glass craftsman helped design and create the custom one-of-a-kind deco mirror and shelves at the back of the bar adding further light reflection and ambiance. TROY THIES PHOTOGRAPHY

Bar and Entertainment Room

Clarke Infinity Limited

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped seated home bar in Essex with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors and black benchtop.

Wine Cellars

Mora Builders Inc

Digital Growth Co.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped home bar in Chicago with terra-cotta floors.

West Hills Mid-Century Remodel

Mary Angelo

Mary & Rob Angelo
Inspiration for a 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.

Wooden Basement Bar

Forward Design Build Remodel

This is a custom walnut wood bar and counter! The walls are painted Tint of Honey 1187 from Sherwin-Williams and the accent wall is painted Moody Blue 6221 from Sherwin-Williams.

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.

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.

Snell Isle Stunner!

Fusion Cabinets, Inc.

Matching Mini bar with wine room behind it (sorry I couldn't get a good photo of that)
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped wet bar in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and white benchtop.

Interior Design renovation

FIOR Studios

This is the home bar and the shelved arches behind it. The bar is made of walnut and brass inlays with a black carrara marble top. The bar has countertops and brass cladding on the internal doors.

The Tailored Boho | Lower Level Finish

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

The wet bar design is simple, but dramatic with it's dark cabinets and contrasting gold hardware and fixtures, along with white quartz countertops. The peninsula has plenty of space for family and friends to gather. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography

Salon Après

Olivia Martin / Architecte d'Intérieur

Rénovation d'une maison, conseil en aménagement. Regardez bien le avant après c'est méconnaissable.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped seated home bar in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, terra-cotta floors, an integrated sink, laminate benchtops and red floor.

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.

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.

Transitional Family Room and Bar

Fran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESIS

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.

The Tailored Boho | Lower Level Finish

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

A stunning wet bar anchors the entertainment area featuring ceiling-mounted metal and glass shelving and a beverage center set in a striking arched alcove. Diagonal wine racks are built into the wall, so you'll always have enough room to store your favorites. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography

Midcentury U-shaped Home Bar Design Ideas

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.