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Navy coastal living room
Navy coastal living room
Savvy InteriorsSavvy Interiors
A Basement Remodel Not Just For The Kids
A Basement Remodel Not Just For The Kids
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
A separate area with classy style was included in this basement remodel. And uniquely way to squeeze in a mini beverage center in a basement.
2 Bay Collector's Shelving Unit
2 Bay Collector's Shelving Unit
Amuneal Manufacturing Corp.Amuneal Manufacturing Corp.
Our Collectors’ Shelving System is infinitely flexible and fully customizable by size, finish, and configuration to fit the style and dimensions of your space. This Wall Mounted Shelving Unit in warm brass and glass can live in many different environments and is a stunning display for a small liquor collection.
Ombre Hexagon Backsplash
Ombre Hexagon Backsplash
Fireclay TileFireclay Tile
Creative use of our Hexagon tile to create an eye-catching ombre kitchen backsplash! DESIGN Jkath Design Build + Reinvent PHOTOS Chelsie Lopez LOCATION Wayzata, MN TILE SHOWN 6" HEXAGON in Daisy, Morning Thaw, and Peacock
Eichler - Inspired Home
Eichler - Inspired Home
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
ART DECO INSPIRED TILE AS ACCENT WALL FOR BAR AREA
ART DECO INSPIRED TILE AS ACCENT WALL FOR BAR AREA
West Designs - Full Service K+B Designer/BuilderWest Designs - Full Service K+B Designer/Builder
This beautiful Art Deco inspired tile is showcased best in large areas - like one shower wall, or entire splash for a bar area.
Ewald Terrace Home Addition
Ewald Terrace Home Addition
FBC RemodelFBC Remodel
Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay
Webber + Studio, ArchitectsWebber + Studio, Architects
Photos @ Eric Carvajal
Mid-Century Modern Basement Finish Prairie Village, KS
Mid-Century Modern Basement Finish Prairie Village, KS
KCBR Design | RemodelKCBR Design | Remodel
This client tore down a home in Prairie Village a few years ago and built new construction, but left the basement unfinished. Our project was to finish the basement and create additional living space for the family of five, including a media area, bar, exercise room, kids’ playroom, and guest bedroom/bathroom. They wanted to finish the basement with a mid-century modern aesthetic with clean modern lines and black/white finishes with natural oak accents to resemble the way homes are finished in Finland, the client’s home country. We combined the media and bar areas to create a space perfect for watching movies and sports games. The natural oak slat wall is the highlight as you enter the basement living area. It is complemented by the black and white cabinets and graphic print backsplash tile in the bar area. The exercise room and kids’ playroom flank the sides of the media room and are hidden behind double rolling glass panel doors. Guests have a private bedroom with easy access to the full guest bathroom, which includes a rich blue herringbone shower.
Belvidere place
Belvidere place
Portland building and remodelingPortland building and remodeling
A new entrance into the house from the garage, opened up this space for a wet bar/buffet area in the dining room
Devlin Place
Devlin Place
Monaco InteriorsMonaco Interiors
This home underwent a massive renovation. Walls were removed, some replaced with stunning archways. A mid-century modern vibe took over, inspiring the white oak floos, white and oak cabinetry throughout, terrazzo tiles and overall vibe. Our whimiscal side, wanting to pay homage to the clients meditteranean roots, and their desire to entertain as much as possible, found amazing vintage-style tiles to incorporate into the laundry room along with a terrazzo floor tile. The living room boasts built-ins, a huge porcelain slab that echos beach/ocean views and artwork that establishes the client's love of beach moments. A dining room focussed on dinner parties includes an innovative wine storage wall, two hidden wine fridges and enough open cabinetry to display their growing collection of glasses. To enhance the space, a stunning blue grasscloth wallpaper anchors the wine rack, and the stunning gold bulbous chandelier glows in the space. Custom dining chairs and an expansive table provide plenty of seating in this room. The primary bathroom echoes all of the above. Watery vibes on the large format accent tiles, oak cabinetry and a calm, relaxed environment are perfect for this luxe space.
O'Dell
O'Dell
Inside Out RemodelingInside Out Remodeling
Del Mar Mid Century Bar
Del Mar Mid Century Bar
Savvy InteriorsSavvy Interiors
Palm Springs Mid Century vacation
Palm Springs Mid Century vacation
Melinamade - Residential Design + InteriorsMelinamade - Residential Design + Interiors
Metallic velvet flock wallpaper by Zinc
Kevin Gillespie's Mid-Century Ranch Home
Kevin Gillespie's Mid-Century Ranch Home
Room & BoardRoom & Board
A pass through window from the kitchen to the sunroom allows Kevin to easily serve his guests.
Mad for Mod
Mad for Mod
Epoch Solutions, Inc.Epoch Solutions, Inc.
Prado Drive
Prado Drive
Factor Design BuildFactor Design Build
Los Angeles Mad Men Loft
Los Angeles Mad Men Loft
Lindye Galloway InteriorsLindye Galloway Interiors
Menlo Park Project
Menlo Park Project
Supple Homes, IncSupple Homes, Inc
Kitchen Remodel | Adelina — Complete Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel | Adelina — Complete Kitchen Remodel
D&L Builders Inc.D&L Builders Inc.

Midcentury White 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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