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.

Margate

J&L Designs

Paul S. Bartholomew
Inspiration for a huge mid-century modern single-wall porcelain tile wet bar remodel in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops and mirror backsplash

Santos

Herbert H Construction

Herbert H Construction reclaimed wood countertops
Wet bar - huge mid-century modern l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and wood countertops

Light Fixtures

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Luxury homes with elegant lighting by Fratantoni Interior Designers. Follow us on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for more inspirational photos!

Vaquero Home!

Haven Design

Huge 1950s dark wood floor and brown floor home bar photo in Dallas

Mequon Mid Century Modern

JFK Design-Build, LLC

2nd bar area for this home. Located as part of their foyer for entertaining purposes.
Wet bar - huge 1960s single-wall porcelain tile and gray floor wet bar idea in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete countertops, black backsplash, glass tile backsplash and black countertops

Belvidere place

Portland 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
Huge 1960s wet bar photo in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash and white countertops

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.

Black Bar Cabinets

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

Home bar with custom lighting fixtures, black cabinets, and marble countertops.
Wet bar - huge mid-century modern l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble countertops, a drop-in sink, black backsplash, slate backsplash and white countertops

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.

Bold Impact | Portland Whole House Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Bedrosians Enchane in Moderno 8x8 tile is used as the beverage station backsplash in this Portland kitchen.
Home bar - huge 1960s u-shaped ceramic tile and gray floor home bar idea in Portland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, black backsplash, ceramic backsplash and white countertops

Mequon Mid Century Modern

JFK Design-Build, LLC

2nd bar area for this home. Located as part of their foyer for entertaining purposes.
Wet bar - huge 1950s single-wall porcelain tile and gray floor wet bar idea in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete countertops, black backsplash, glass tile backsplash and black countertops

Mequon Mid Century Modern

JFK Design-Build, LLC

2nd bar area for this home. Located as part of their foyer for entertaining purposes.
Wet bar - huge mid-century modern single-wall porcelain tile and gray floor wet bar idea in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete countertops, black backsplash, glass tile backsplash and black countertops

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.

Mequon Mid Century Modern

JFK Design-Build, LLC

Seated home bar - huge 1960s single-wall porcelain tile and gray floor seated home bar idea in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, concrete countertops, glass tile backsplash and black countertops

Huge Mid-Century Modern Home Bar Ideas

Everyone has their favorite spot to enjoy a glass of wine or a shot of whiskey. For some people, that spot is right in the comfort of their own mid-century modern home bar. In-home bars can act as a central hub for entertainment, and can easily bring with them the fun atmosphere of a tavern or cocktail lounge. When browsing photos for 1950s home bar ideas, ask yourself the following questions to make sure you create exactly what you want and need:

I want to build a home bar. Where do I start?

First, pick a location. Generally, people will build a basement bar or corner bar in an area near the kitchen or dining room. If you are limited in terms of available indoor space, an outdoor bar is an excellent option, especially during warmer seasons. Once you have secured a location, decide on what functionality you want to include in your space, such as sinks, storage and refrigeration. This will help you with the overall layout of your home bar design, and then you can start picking materials and finishes that will coordinate with the rest of the space.

Do I need a wet bar or portable bar?

Including a sink in the functionality of your new watering hole makes it a wet bar. Sinks are convenient for home bars if you choose a location far from your kitchen. Don’t need running water? You might think about going with one of the many portable home bar design ideas, which will enable you to conveniently turn any space in your house into a 1960s barroom or cantina. For portable options, try a fun bar cart.

What mid-century modern home bar furniture should I get?

Choose furniture that will coordinate well with the rest of your home’s 1950s decor. Seating and storage are essential to home bar designs, so look for bar stools and a liquor cabinet of some sort. If you are creating a freestanding station instead of using existing countertops, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stool and table height work together before you finalize any home bar designs. Once you’ve found all of the right furniture pieces, you can implement your favorite decorative elements based on the home bar ideas that inspire you the most.

How should I decorate my mid-century modern home bar?

Accessorizing is the fun part of finalizing retro home bar designs. Find a theme that you want to incorporate — think about what you might see at your favorite mod pub or alehouse. There are infinite bar decorating ideas to choose from, but don’t stress too much about finding the right barware pieces, as these are easy to change out. Bottle openers, decanters, ice buckets, cocktail shakers and glassware are a few of the functional accessories to remember to pick up. Coasters, neon lights or signage are all great home bar ideas that will help you achieve the mid-century modern look you want, whether it’s a futuristic lounge or a historical saloon. Last, but not least, don’t forget to stock up on your beverage of choice!