Photo: Everett & Soule
Design ideas for an expansive country single-wall seated home bar in Orlando with dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback and limestone floors.

1920s Farmhouse Kitchen

S&W Kitchens

1920s Farmhouse Kitchen - modernized for a 1920s house in Orlando, Florida.
Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Azalea Ridge

Wright Design

Beautiful home on Lake Keowee with English Arts and Crafts inspired details. The exterior combines stone and wavy edge siding with a cedar shake roof. Inside, heavy timber construction is accented by reclaimed heart pine floors and shiplap walls. The three-sided stone tower fireplace faces the great room, covered porch and master bedroom. Photography by Accent Photography, Greenville, SC.

Lakeside Farmhouse

Kingswood Custom Homes

Inspiration for a country home bar in Charlotte with soapstone benchtops, timber splashback and black benchtop.

Chateau d'Oex

Jake's Drafting Service Inc

Lower level entry and bar
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Denver with soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and porcelain floors.

Mountain Luxury on the Water

Ashley J. Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall seated home bar in Charlotte with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, ceramic floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Scottsdale Eclectic

Dettaglio Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Phoenix with glass-front cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, black benchtop, an undermount sink and medium wood cabinets.

Farmhouse Kitchen, Family Room, and Mudroom Remodel

Balducci Additions & Remodeling

A small closet is replaced by a custom made wine bar with a built-in refrigerator, wine rack, and wine dispenser
Inspiration for a small country single-wall home bar in Richmond with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets and soapstone benchtops.

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.

Greenbriar Lane Residence

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Photo of a country galley wet bar in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Lustig Custom Cabinets

Inset area provides the perfect spot for a beverage center. Featuring a wine fridge, bar sink & glass cabinetry display, everything is located in one spot for a glass of wine or a coffee break. Mandi B Photography

Ossawinnamakee Lake 2

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Rustic Reclaimed North Scottsdale Remodel

Cosa Belle Interiors

Plain Jane Photography
This is an example of an 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.

Litchfield County

Cole Harris Associates LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback and slate floors.

Display Home

Parker Homes

Design ideas for a small country single-wall wet bar in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, concrete floors, black benchtop and beige floor.

Modern Farmhouse

Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.

Wet Bar
Inspiration for a large country galley seated home bar in Richmond with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

1920s Farmhouse Kitchen

S&W Kitchens

1920s Farmhouse Kitchen - modernized for a 1920s house in Orlando, Florida.
Mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

The Little Park

User

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Denver with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, concrete floors and grey floor.

Westport Custom Post & Beam

Segerson Builders

Home bar.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors and soapstone benchtops.

Lakewood Estates Private Retreat, Lake Geneva WI

Lowell Custom Homes

Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, WI. This private lakeside retreat in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Lower level bar area with rich wood cabinetry, glass doors on upper cabinets for display and seating at bar.

Country Home Bar Design Ideas with Soapstone Benchtops

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.