Butlers Pantry/ Bar area - Mid Century inspired remodel

The butlers pantry area between the kitchen and dining room was transformed with a wall of cement tile, white calcutta quartz countertops, gray cabinets and matte gold hardware.

Lost Creek Remodel

Oliver Custom Homes

Upper cabinets were added to the bar area, as well as a wine fridge. Builder: Oliver Custom Homes Architect: Barley|Pfeiffer Interior Designer: Panache Interiors Photographer: Mark Adams Media

Mid-Century I Kenmore, Washington

Syltebo Wight Homes & Jon Syltebo Painting Company

Small mid-century modern galley ceramic tile seated home bar photo in Seattle with no sink, beaded inset cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash and mirror backsplash

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Mukwonago Rental Property Remodel

Callen Construction, Inc.

A wet bar is a new addition to the home. It is perfectly placed right off of the kitchen.
Wet bar - small 1950s galley wet bar idea in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash and white countertops

3 Palms - Wet Bar

Real Estate Judge

Wet Bar in Midcentury Modern House
Mid-sized mid-century modern single-wall concrete floor wet bar photo in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops and white backsplash

Californian Mid Century House

Oneshot Design

Large mid-century modern l-shaped carpeted and beige floor seated home bar photo in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, wood countertops, gray backsplash and wood backsplash

Infusion

Oasis Architecture & Design

Mid-sized 1950s single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar photo in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, wood countertops and brown countertops

Butlers Pantry - Mid Century inspired remodel

ReNewal Home Decor

The butlers pantry area between the kitchen and dining room was transformed with a wall of cement tile, white calcutta quartz countertops, gray cabinets and matte gold hardware.

Bar in Family Room

GARC Design

Large mid-century modern wet bar photo in Richmond with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash and black countertops

East 46th Home Renovation

Alair Homes Delta

This mid-century modern home has been completely updated with a custom kitchen and high end finishes throughout. The overall modern design gives the space a fresh new look with an open concept layout.

New build, 3 bedroom apartment - furnishings & fabrics plus home office & bar

Ixia London Interior Design

Made to measure home bar with wine fridge and storage for bottles and glassware.
Example of a small 1950s single-wall seated home bar design in London with gray cabinets, wood countertops and gray countertops

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株式会社Y’s Style

Inspiration for a mid-century modern single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor seated home bar remodel in Other with brown countertops, an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, gray cabinets and beige backsplash

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Bouchard Design

Dry bar - small 1950s single-wall medium tone wood floor dry bar idea in Toronto with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, quartz backsplash and gray countertops

Transforming a Coal Shoot Cupboard Into a Trendy Wine and Coffee Station

York House Designs

The kitchen presented its own set of challenges. Our clients craved more storage, surface area, and a cosy nook for relaxed conversations over wine. We transformed an outdated, damp coal shoot cupboard into a trendy wine and coffee station, ensuring every inch of the space was utilised

Mid-Century Modern Home Bar with Gray Cabinets 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!