Example of a mid-sized 1950s galley light wood floor and beige floor home bar design with an undermount sink, granite countertops, green backsplash, ceramic backsplash and black countertops

1942 Roscoe Hemenway House

Vicki Simon Interior Design

Vintage German hutch found with same rounded forms as front facade entry of house. Rounded forms on all furniture. Butcher block island counter for direct food prep.

Butlers Pantry/ Bar area - 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.

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Mid-Century Modern Cabin

MYRA Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized 1960s galley light wood floor and beige floor home bar remodel with an undermount sink, granite countertops, green backsplash, ceramic backsplash and black countertops

Hughes Project

Steven M Roche Design Build

Example of a mid-sized 1950s single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar design in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, green backsplash, subway tile backsplash and green countertops

McDowell Mountain - Mid Century Modern

Kitchens by Good Guys

In this kitchen up in Desert Mountain, we provided all of the cabinetry, countertops and backsplash to create the Mid Century Modern style for our clients remodel. The transformation is substantial compared to the size and layout it was before, making it more linear and doubling in size. For the perimeter we have white skinny shaker cabinetry with pops of Hickory wood to add some warmth and a seamless countertop backsplash. The island features painted black cabinetry with the skinny shaker style for some contrast and is over 14' long with enough seating for 8 people. In the fireplace bar area, we have also the black cabinetry with a fun pop of color for the backsplash tile along with honed black granite countertops. The selection choices of painted cabinetry, wood tones, gold metals, concrete flooring and furniture selections carry the style throughout and brings in great texture, contrast and warmth.

Wet Bar

Fairview Custom Homes

Aperture Vision Photography
Example of a mid-sized 1960s single-wall slate floor wet bar design in Other with an undermount sink, wood countertops, black cabinets, green backsplash, slate backsplash, brown countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

Hughes Project

Steven M Roche Design Build

Wet bar - mid-sized 1960s single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, green backsplash, subway tile backsplash and green countertops

Lakeside Michigan Modern

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Large 1950s single-wall wet bar photo in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, ceramic backsplash and white countertops

Wet Bar

FE Design Architecture

Example of a 1950s single-wall concrete floor and gray floor wet bar design in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash and white countertops

Lakeside Michigan Modern

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Example of a large 1960s single-wall wet bar design in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, ceramic backsplash and white countertops

Mid-Century Modern Cabin

MYRA Studio

Mid-sized mid-century modern galley light wood floor and beige floor home bar photo with an undermount sink, granite countertops, green backsplash, ceramic backsplash and black countertops

Mid-Century Modern Cabin

MYRA Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized mid-century modern galley light wood floor and beige floor home bar remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, granite countertops, green backsplash, ceramic backsplash and black 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.

Hughes Project

Steven M Roche Design Build

Wet bar - mid-sized 1960s single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, green backsplash, subway tile backsplash and green countertops

Mid-Century Modern Home Bar with Green Backsplash 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!