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Mequon Mid Century Modern
Mequon Mid Century Modern
JFK Design-Build, LLCJFK Design-Build, LLC
2nd bar area for this home. Located as part of their foyer for entertaining purposes.
Awbrey Butte Mountain Modern
Awbrey Butte Mountain Modern
Pacwest Builders LLCPacwest Builders LLC
Midcentury Home Bar
Midcentury Home Bar
Sossego | Residential
Sossego | Residential
UserUser
Horseshoe Trail
Horseshoe Trail
The Art of BuildingThe Art of Building
Mid-Century Modern Bar Lounge
Mid-Century Modern Bar Lounge
Tongue & Groove Design + BuildTongue & Groove Design + Build
Joshua Curry Photography, Rick Ricozzi Photography
Greenhills Way
Greenhills Way
Carey's Custom Woodworking, IncCarey's Custom Woodworking, Inc
Fine custom dark wood cabinetry with built in refrigerator.
Home Bar in Chicago Custom Home
Home Bar in Chicago Custom Home
UserUser
How Cool is the Pool (House)?
How Cool is the Pool (House)?
d2 interieursd2 interieurs
Isn't this space just so groovy? We love how the custom bar/kitchenette in the guest house turned out. Denise had custom cabinetry designed and painted turquoise. The counter top is back painted glass. The focal pint is the incredible wall paper that makes the space, bright, colorful and so much fun.
Midtown Midmod
Midtown Midmod
Hammersmith StructuresHammersmith Structures
Sunset Idea House
Sunset Idea House
cky design, inc.cky design, inc.
Sylvania Township Home
Sylvania Township Home
Elle InteriorsElle Interiors
Here a mid-century office credenza stands in for a bar or serving piece for the adjacent dining area. The bold blue accent wall serves as a lush backdrop for the white framed contemporary artwork. It also brings out the color and grain of the walnut credenza with brass bow-tie pulls.
Portland Penthouse
Portland Penthouse
Tyler Karu Design + InteriorsTyler Karu Design + Interiors
A penthouse in Portland, Maine with retro vibes. Photos by Justin Levesque
Transitional Family Room and Bar
Transitional Family Room and Bar
Fran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESISFran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESIS
The clients also wanted to be able to eat dinner in the room while watching TV but there was no room for a regular dining table so we designed a custom silver leaf bar table to sit behind the sectional with a custom 1 1/2" Thinkglass art glass top. 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.
Home Wet Bar FINAL
Home Wet Bar FINAL
Matterhorn Development Co.Matterhorn Development Co.
Custom wet bar with side cabinetry
3 Bay Collector's Mirrored Bar Unit
3 Bay Collector's Mirrored Bar Unit
Amuneal Manufacturing Corp.Amuneal Manufacturing Corp.
This brass bar shelving adds a striking custom element to this Boston home, designed by Eleven Interiors. Mounting to the bar’s stone counter and connecting to the mirror, this unit includes integral dimmable LED light bars, making it the perfect shelving display for a wet bar.
Pied-a-Terre at the Watertower Residences, Chicago
Pied-a-Terre at the Watertower Residences, Chicago
Amy Cassell AtelierAmy Cassell Atelier
Christopher Barrett
Finished Basement in St. Paul
Finished Basement in St. Paul
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
We love finishing basements and this one was no exception. Creating a new family friendly space from dark and dingy is always so rewarding. Tschida Construction facilitated the construction end and we made sure even though it was a small space, we had some big style. The slat stairwell feature males the space feel more open and spacious and the artisan tile in a basketweave pattern elevates the space. Installing luxury vinyl plank on the floor in a warm brown undertone and light wall color also makes the space feel less basement and a more open and airy.
wine storage + room divider at open floor plan
wine storage + room divider at open floor plan
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
A small home bar with wine fridge at the formal dining room brings function and playful accent colors to the minimalist interior space. jimmy cheng photography
Castlebay Home
Castlebay Home
Ellecor Design & Gifts by Haden LongEllecor Design & Gifts by Haden Long

Midcentury Single-wall Home Bar Ideas and Designs

A home bar is one of the ultimate indulgences for a homeowner. By no means essential but all the more satisfying for that very reason. Whether your home bar ideas would be having the boys round to watch the big match in a pub-style atmosphere on a Saturday afternoon, ‘going uptown’ to sip an espresso martini in your home cocktail bar in the loft, or hoping to recreate the vibe of an intimate speakeasy in your basement, a midcentury style home bar is a treat that’s guaranteed to lift your spirits. A place where you are always guaranteed a seat.

How big should my retro home bar be?

The ideal style of your midcentury home bar will depend on your lifestyle and entertaining habits as well as the amount of available space. If big groups come round regularly then you should consider dedicating a part of your living room or basement to a larger seating area – complete with a bar table, bar stools and wet bar section – to keep everyone suitably comfortable and merry. If TV is essential, check if there is a wall nearby that’s a big enough to mount it on without restricting anyone’s view. A key feature of home bar ideas is the storage – gleaming wine racks and low-lit glass shelves. Make sure you can afford these little delights after you have built the basic structure. Alternatively, if space is limited, a freestanding retro home cocktail bar would give you somewhere to prepare cocktails that is out of the way – in the corner of your dining room or under the stairwell for instance. Also, mirrored surfaces can help to create the illusion of space. Sketch the layout of the room in which you would like to place the bar and think about where all those bottles, cans and snacks are going to go. Then speak to either a home bar specialist about your home bar ideas, or to a joiner about adapting a vintage bookcase or creating something bespoke.

What style of home bar should I choose?

Try to play off the interior decor of the surrounding area. A kitsch Manhattan-inspired home cocktail bar will look out of place in a country cottage, for example. Similarly, a long white walnut home bar would jar against a bright red contemporary kitchen. That said, contrast might be something that you accentuate, not least through the choice of flooring, which would help to make your home bar stand out. Collect midcentury home bar ideas in an Ideabook, settle upon a theme and then discuss the design with your home bar specialist or joiner. Lighting sets the mood in bars, particularly late at night, so pay special attention to placement, intensity and how you want your guests to feel. Dim underbar lighting creates a warm, intimate atmosphere, while spotlights brighten and energise.

Which midcentury home bar accessories and facilities should I include?

This really does depend on how far you are willing to go. A home bar can replicate almost everything you see in your local, from running water and refrigerated wine cabinets to draught beer pumps and bespoke lighting and a sound systems. Again, the most important thing is to work with what’s there – available space and home decor. Is that black lizard effect leather flooring really going to go? How about the turquoise splashback? Do those flowers look out of place or will they help to soften up what’s fast becoming a man cave? There are several ways to make a home bar more visually interesting without spending big on fixtures and fittings. Select 1950s style furniture that’s comfortable but also sparks interest, such as salvaged chairs or a second-hand leather sofa. Add a touch of glitz and glamour through your choice of glassware, drinks trolley, ice bucket, shaker and spirit bottles if you want the home cocktail bar look. Then scatter a few curios around the bar – 1960s style ornaments, lamps, artwork, photos and travel mementos are great midcentury home bar ideas to get the conversation started.
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