Sarah Shields
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Red Ledges Explorer

PureHaven Homes

This is an example of a country single-wall wet bar in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Sportsman's Vantage

Yellowstone Custom Country Homes

Design ideas for a country galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, blue cabinets and black splashback.

A Modern Farmhouse in Elmhurst

Fio Creative

Design ideas for a country home bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback and black benchtop.

Victorian breakfast room

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Using the home’s Victorian architecture and existing mill-work as inspiration we remodeled an antique home to its vintage roots. First focus was to restore the kitchen, but an addition seemed to be in order as the homeowners wanted a cheery breakfast room. The Client dreamt of a built-in buffet to house their many collections and a wet bar for casual entertaining. Using Pavilion Raised inset doorstyle cabinetry, we provided a hutch with plenty of storage, mullioned glass doors for displaying antique glassware and period details such as chamfers, wainscot panels and valances. To the right we accommodated a wet bar complete with two under-counter refrigerator units, a vessel sink, and reclaimed wood shelves. The rustic hand painted dining table with its colorful mix of chairs, the owner’s collection of colorful accessories and whimsical light fixtures, plus a bay window seat complete the room. The mullioned glass door display cabinets have a specialty cottage red beadboard interior to tie in with the red furniture accents. The backsplash features a framed panel with Wood-Mode’s scalloped inserts at the buffet (sized to compliment the cabinetry above) and tin tiles at the bar. The hutch’s light valance features a curved corner detail and edge bead integrated right into the cabinets’ bottom rail. Also note the decorative integrated panels on the under-counter refrigerator drawers. Also, the client wanted to have a small TV somewhere, so we placed it in the center of the hutch, behind doors. The inset hinges allow the doors to swing fully open when the TV is on; the rest of the time no one would know it was there.

Grasswood Acreage

Vereco Smart Green Homes Ltd

Basement wet bar
Photo of a small country wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Basement Bar

Second Wind Interior Design

Custom made home bar with black penny tile backsplash, nero marquina black quartz countertop, and white oak cabinetry. Floors are vinyl plank in a rustic finish. Modern lighting pendants and back wall sconces add high style as well as function in this basement party space.

2018 August Foothills Lottery Home - Calbridge Homes

Rochelle Cote Interior Design

Adrian Shellard Photography
Inspiration for a large country single-wall seated home bar in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, porcelain splashback, vinyl floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Washoe Valley Farmhouse

HK Designs

This small space provided an opportunity to build in a cozy bar off the Family Room. Built in shelving inside the niche keeps the bottles less visible but plenty of storage. Leathered Black Titanium Granite is an elegant statement for the bar countertop and backsplash

Rocky Mountain Saloon

Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd

Rocky Mountain Saloon Cellar - featuring American tin ceiling and back splash, hand torched, distressed cabinetry, custom glass panel door inserts, wifi controlled, cedar lined humidor, vintage American antique beer crates, solid, wrought-iron cabinet pulls, big chill black & and gold fridge, live edge granite countertops, custom made Kentucky whiskey barrel poker table, authentic steer horns - all concealed behind a hidden door, remote controlled, door.

Mammoth Lakes

Brion Jeannette Architecture

Country home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black splashback, brown floor and black benchtop.

Modern Farmhouse

Silver Leaf Construction & Renovation

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Wet Bar in Kitchen

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Wet bar featuring black marble hexagon tile backsplash, hickory cabinets with metal mesh insets, white cabinets, black hardware, round bar sink, and mixed metal faucet.

Cypress Point Kitchen & Basement Remodel

Synergy Design & Construction

In addition to replacing carpet with hardwood in this area, we added a full wall of timeless stained cabinetry with striking dark countertops and backsplash for a luxe pub feel. A new stainless wine fridge looks sleek next to the cabinetry with recessed LED lighting, a barware hanging system, and tiny “hidden” outlets.

Rustic Home Bar

Inspiration for a small country home bar in Denver with black splashback.

Bayfield Ranch

Candent Design

Custom Bar built into staircase. Custom metal railing.
Design ideas for a small country galley seated home bar in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Rustic Bar

Jensen Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black splashback and stone slab splashback.

407 BLACKHAWK LAKE DRIVE

Pinetop Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Boise with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Shaughnessy Charm

Tavan Group

Country galley seated home bar in Vancouver with dark wood cabinets, black splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Acoustic Barn - Redding

Blansfield Builders, Inc.

Jim Fuhrmann
Inspiration for a large country u-shaped seated home bar in New York with light hardwood floors, dark wood cabinets, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, zinc benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback and beige floor.

Country Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Splashback

A country home bar can provide a spot of indulgence for one, or be a central hub you gather round when entertaining. Whether you’re thinking of planning a wine bar, outdoor bar, or just making room for a bar cart, browse these images for inspiration, and ask yourself the following questions.

Where should you position your home bar?

The most popular location for a country home bar is in or near the kitchen or dining room. If you prefer entertaining outdoors, however, an outdoor bar can be a dream addition to any Aussie backyard – and imagine the luxury of swimming up to your very own pool bar! If you're building from scratch, a landscape architect can help you work out the ideal design for your space.

What type of home bar is best suited to your needs?

Home bars come in all shapes and sizes, and with an array of practicalities. Utilise an awkward corner with a cabinet bar; maximise floor space with a trunk bar, which unfolds to create a bar counter; or conveniently turn any space in your house into a bar room with a mobile bar such as a fun bar cart. If you prefer a more grandiose option, or all the amenities of a real bar, you can’t go past a built-in country home bar.

What home bar functionalities do you want to include?

Decide how you will use the bar and whether you will need sinks, storage and refrigeration. Including a sink in your country home bar design is a practical addition if you choose a location far from your kitchen. If you’re a wine connoisseur, you may want to include additional wine storage, whereas a mini bar fridge within the kitchen may need no extra storage at all. Home bars that will be used infrequently – perhaps an outdoor bar in the cooler months – may not need refrigeration and could suffice with large ice buckets.

What bar furniture will you need?

Seating is essential to any home bar and will impact the style of your home bar design. Bar stools, for example, come in an array of materials and styles, from traditional wooden bar stools, to resort- and industrial-style stools. Storage is another important element, so look for a liquor cabinet and wine racks. Next, if you are creating a freestanding station, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stools and table height work together before you finalise any home bar designs.

How can you personalise your bar design?

Bar tools and accessories are an easy and interchangeable way to personalise your bar design. You may want to create a wine bar, tavern-style bar or retro bar, so look for wine glasses and tumblers, for instance, that will help carry this style. Coasters, bar mats or signage will help you to further achieve your desired look.