This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

Farmhouse Home Bar

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Columbus with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, brick splashback and medium hardwood floors.

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

Four Elements Construction

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!

Old World Deer Lodge Estate

James McNeal Architecture and Design

Inspiration for a large country u-shaped seated home bar in Minneapolis with dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and ceramic floors.

Ollala remodel

Brett Marlo Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Seattle with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors, beige splashback and brown benchtop.

Timber Frame in North Carolina - Jackson County Residence

M.T.N Design

Produced by: PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes. Image Copyright: Roger Wade Studios
Photo of a country l-shaped seated home bar in Other with wood benchtops, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets and light hardwood floors.

Wellborn Cabinetry Design Gallery

Artisan Cabinetry & Stone

Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Orlando with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Addition Featuring Full Bar and NanoWall

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

This is an example of an expansive country single-wall seated home bar in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and concrete floors.

Tetherow Golf Home

Norman Building & Design

Just adjacent to the media room is the home's wine bar area. The bar door rolls back to disclose wine storage for reds with the two refrig drawers just to the doors right house those drinks that need a chill.

Lakeside Estate

Trinity Design & Remodel

Design ideas for a country galley seated home bar in Cincinnati with medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and brown benchtop.

Custom Fitted Bar

RD Designs

A custom fitted Home Bar with a rustic feel. Oak butcher-block worktop with chipped paint doors, Oak veneer carcasses & shelves with steel supports. Painted in RAL 7021.

Patriot Path Floor Plan

Satterwhite Log Homes

This is an example of a country u-shaped seated home bar in New Orleans with wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Basement Finishing

Adel Woodwork Inc

built-in refrigerator, adjustable spotlights and 3 pendant lights directly above front bar top
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, brick splashback, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Multi-purpose Basement Remodel

Harte Remodels, LLC

This 3 year old house with a completely unfinished open-plan basement, gets a large u-shaped bar, media room, game area, home gym, full bathroom and storage. Extensive use of woodwork, stone, tile, lighting and glass transformed this space into a luxuriously useful retreat. Jason Snyder photography

Finished Whiskey Bar

Chicago Barrels of Fun Inc

Whiskey bar made from real Oak Barrels, and transformed into a classy, rustic, and stylish bar with doors!
Photo of a large country home bar in Chicago with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback and brown benchtop.

Mine Shaft Home Theatre

Wavestone Sculpture

Located at the back of the mine shaft home theater is a self serve bar.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Vancouver with distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Indian Lore Residence

Highland Builders LLC

Basement bar area with custom wood top, stone backsplash, stone veneer arches, tv niche, alder cabinetry, and pendant lighting. Each detail set to make guests feel at home in this inviting bar. (Ryan Hainey)

Parkmeadow

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

We created a space for our homeowners to house their modest wine collection directly off of the kitchen. This is a custom unit with wooden top and pulls. For character and storage we added black box shelves above.

Old West Saloon

Dombeck Custom Cabinets, LLC

This bar area is designed to give the feel of the Old West to the space. Oak construction with distressing and antiquing applied to the cabinets and bar. Reclaimed materials were used for the floor and room finish. Sit down at the bar and enjoy a good Whiskey. "Six Shooters" have to be checked at the door please.

Log Cabin Awesome

Passion Lighting

Jason Kindig
Large country galley seated home bar in Dallas with dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown benchtop.

Country Home Bar Design Ideas with Wood 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.