Edmonton Southeast Industrial - Private Bar, Lounge, & Poker Room

A close friend of one of our owners asked for some help, inspiration, and advice in developing an area in the mezzanine level of their commercial office/shop so that they could entertain friends, family, and guests. They wanted a bar area, a poker area, and seating area in a large open lounge space. So although this was not a full-fledged Four Elements project, it involved a Four Elements owner's design ideas and handiwork, a few Four Elements sub-trades, and a lot of personal time to help bring it to fruition. You will recognize similar design themes as used in the Four Elements office like barn-board features, live edge wood counter-tops, and specialty LED lighting seen in many of our projects. And check out the custom poker table and beautiful rope/beam light fixture constructed by our very own Peter Russell. What a beautiful and cozy space!

GENTLEMAN'S RETREAT

Bella Kitchens Llc

Photo of a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, travertine floors, beige floor and an undermount sink.

Polished Zinc Bar Top

Brooks Custom

A look at the Allentown style cold cast edge profile on a recent installation of a mirror polished zinc bar top in a residential bar.
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped seated home bar in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, zinc benchtops and travertine splashback.

Rustic Reclaimed North Scottsdale Remodel

Cosa Belle Interiors

Plain Jane Photography
Expansive country u-shaped home bar in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, red splashback, glass tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Casona Cantabria

Gamahogar

Bar doméstico decorado
Photo of a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Madrid with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Harbour Pointe Coastal Remodel

Interiors Unlimited

Small dry bar with quartz countertops and glass backsplash tile.
Small country home bar in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and grey benchtop.

Reclaimed Wood Projects

Trinity Home Developers

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Country galley wet bar in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops and dark hardwood floors.

Rustic, Distressed Wood Home Bar

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

A bar like this is the perfect addition to any cottage or rural home. Using a tasteful selection of distressed wood as the waterfall bar counter adds character and charm to the dramatic cabinetry. The weightiness of the dark wood tones and black hardware is off-set beautifully by the white walls and the natural light that pours into this home, making the bar a noteworthy space. The rustic feel of the cabinetry and countertop extends into the decor choices, with wooden chairs and antique memorabilia decorating the countertop. Note the snug fit of the wine bar and cabinetry for displaying and storing your favourite drinks. The TV, though not distracting in this space, is well positioned on a TV mount in a place where it can easily be viewed by those at the bar, behind the bar, or at the table. What a place to host! PC: Fred Huntsberger

Duess Bar

Corell Custom Cabinetry

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops and stone tile splashback.

Majestic Ledge

Anderson Fine Homes

Ted Barrow
Country single-wall wet bar in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, metal splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Neo-classical House

La Grange de S.

I added "CAFE DE LA PAIX" 3D letters on the mantel. DOn't tell anyone that the mantel comes from CT and not Paris :)
Large country single-wall seated home bar in New York with light hardwood floors, no sink, distressed cabinets and wood benchtops.

Historic Home: Rustic Bar

Artelye Marble & Granite Countertops

Unique finish: Leathered finish
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops and medium hardwood floors.

Kingsbridge basement finish

Autumn Homes Inc.

Walk up basement bar with lots of bottle storage
Inspiration for a country home bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback and stone tile splashback.

Wildfeather Lodge

Roughing It In Style

Photo of a large country l-shaped seated home bar in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, laminate benchtops and multi-coloured benchtop.

Highlands-Cherokee

Phillips Brothers Contracting Inc.

This is a fantastic bar with the distressed wooden top and rustic feel.
This is an example of a small country u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with no sink, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, concrete floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Mowat Residence

Stonebuilt Homes

Chic Perspective Photography
This is an example of a large country galley seated home bar in Edmonton with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic floors.

Whychus Creek in Sisters, Oregon

Norman Building & Design

The home's bar is just off the home theater as adjacent to the home's covered patio and rec room.
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Rustic Home Bar

Chisel Marble & Granite

With this substantial home bar who needs to go out? A bit of Industrial and a bit of rustic describe this fun home bar. The lower countertop is made of Lithoverde Pietra D' Avola Limestone with a 1.5" Ogee edge. Custom Homes by Schultz Development, Kristin Hazen Design

Rustic Barnwood Bar

Gooding Carpentry LTD

Design ideas for a country home bar in Calgary with distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, laminate floors and brown benchtop.

Rustic Cherry Bar - Barnegat Light, NJ

Universal Cabinetry Design Center

Custom wet bar at the Jersey Shore Design by David Gresh, Universal Cabinetry Design/Universal Supply Ship Bottom, NJ 08008 General Contracting & installation by Ciardelli Finish Carpentry Beach Haven, NJ 08008 Countertop by LBI Tile & Marble, LLC Beach Haven, NJ 08008 Cabinetry by Signature Custom Cabinetry, Inc. Ephrata, PA 17522 Photography by Adrienne Ingram, Element Photography Medford, NJ 08053

Country Home Bar Design Ideas with Distressed Cabinets

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.