Retro Home Bars

Emily Hilton Interior Design Expert

Emily is a young, talented designer, whose professional interests gravitate towards kitchen and dining spaces. She prides herself on her attention to detail, obsession with functionality, and appreciation for craftsmanship.

Updated 04/04/2021

We are taking you back to the days of malt shops and sock hops with these retro home bars. if you love the decor of 50's diners and soda fountains, you will definitely want to get your mitts on one of these. And the 50's aren't the only era represented here. The 60's, 70's and 80's bar styles are available, too. See the options in this retro home bar collection.

Buying Guide

The inclusion of a gorgeous retro item in your home can instantly make it seem like a more fun, inviting and cool place to be. Retro home bars are very handy and can be set up in various rooms around your home. Here are some things to think about when choosing one for your house.

How to select the right size of a retro home bar?

Measure up the space in your home and compare it to the dimensions of the home bars you are looking at. This is very important if you are making an online purchase since you won't have the chance to look and visualize the bar and see what it could look like in your home. Size should depend on the size of your family and the number of people you anticipate using the home bar, and also what you intend to use it for e.g. parties and social gatherings or your own personal use.

Where to put a retro home bar?

You can't put a home bar anywhere you like, so choose somewhere practical and convenient. The obvious choice is the kitchen, where you can replace existing worktops with this feature. However, if you don't have the space for it, you can consider installing it in a conservatory, dining room or even in an outdoor patio area. A great place for a home bar is often your living room, dependant on how much space you have and what the current style and décor are like.

What's the most popular design of retro home bars?

The L-shaped home bar is one of the most popular and also one of the most convenient designs to have. Rather than wasting space in your home, you can really make the most of what you have, particularly if you're running low on space and wondering how you can fit everything in. An L-shaped bar is ideal if you have a spare corner in your home and you are looking for a small or medium-sized bar.

What extra features to look for in a retro home bar?

You can often request for extra features to be included with a home bar, so you can choose to maximize the storage space and install more shelves, racks and cupboards if necessary. Storage can even be included in the 'front' visible area of the bar by including sliding drawers or panels which are not instantly seen by other people.

If you want beer to be available to you and your guests on tap, factor this into your planning and budget. There are lots of features which are available now, including ice dispensers, water dispensers, vending machines, and other cool extras. Take your time choosing a home bar and be sure that you know what you want before spending your hard-earned cash.