Photo of a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kitchen Renovations

BaseLine Construction, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, timber splashback and brown benchtop.

Aspen Residence

North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.

David O. Marlow Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mirror splashback and light hardwood floors.

Rustic Entertainment, Gathering Center, Bar and Coffee Table

Paris Eden - Closet Factory

Knotty alder and painted wood cabinetry doors make a statement in this family game room. French lites in several styles and a gathering table along with matching built-in bar with marble counter and back splash and matching coffee table create a rustic chic room.

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.

Urban Farmhouse

DK Homes

This home is full of clean lines, soft whites and grey, & lots of built-in pieces. Large entry area with message center, dual closets, custom bench with hooks and cubbies to keep organized. Living room fireplace with shiplap, custom mantel and cabinets, and white brick.

Brett and Marjorie's Home

T.A. French - Custom Builder

This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall home bar in Austin with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Donnelly Mountain Home

Jake's Drafting Service Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped seated home bar in Denver with medium hardwood floors, dark wood cabinets and granite benchtops.

Irish Pub Style Basement Finish

J. G. Hause Construction, Inc.

Greg Page Photography
Mid-sized country home bar in Minneapolis.

Rustic Elegance Cavalcade

Designing Interiors Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized country single-wall wet bar in Chicago with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Mirrors

Glass Design LLC

Etched bar mirror of pool table during construction. Prices vary according to size and design. Glass Design LLC Dean Young
Mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Kansas City with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets and mosaic tile splashback.

Montana Family Compound

Shannon Callaghan Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Other with dark hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback and brown floor.

Sienna Bordeaux, Midlothian

Capitol Granite LLC

Mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Richmond with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Randall: Sioux Falls

HELMÜT

Cherry Wet Bar
Mid-sized country galley seated home bar in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brick floors, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Margaret - Farmhouse

Visbeen Architects

Builder: Homes by True North Interior Designer: L. Rose Interiors Photographer: M-Buck Studio This charming house wraps all of the conveniences of a modern, open concept floor plan inside of a wonderfully detailed modern farmhouse exterior. The front elevation sets the tone with its distinctive twin gable roofline and hipped main level roofline. Large forward facing windows are sheltered by a deep and inviting front porch, which is further detailed by its use of square columns, rafter tails, and old world copper lighting. Inside the foyer, all of the public spaces for entertaining guests are within eyesight. At the heart of this home is a living room bursting with traditional moldings, columns, and tiled fireplace surround. Opposite and on axis with the custom fireplace, is an expansive open concept kitchen with an island that comfortably seats four. During the spring and summer months, the entertainment capacity of the living room can be expanded out onto the rear patio featuring stone pavers, stone fireplace, and retractable screens for added convenience. When the day is done, and it’s time to rest, this home provides four separate sleeping quarters. Three of them can be found upstairs, including an office that can easily be converted into an extra bedroom. The master suite is tucked away in its own private wing off the main level stair hall. Lastly, more entertainment space is provided in the form of a lower level complete with a theatre room and exercise space.

Trophy Room

Heather DeMoras Design Consultants

Trophy Room for big game hunter & aviator Photo c2010 Don Cochran Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country seated home bar in New York with medium wood cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Mountain Modern

NORTH STAR KITCHENS

Large home bar designed for multi generation family gatherings. Illuminated photo taken locally in the Vail area. Everything you need for a home bar with durable stainless steel counters.

Rustic Basement Retreat-Toledo, OH

Ciboro Construction

Anna Ciboro
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped seated home bar in Other with a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, carpet, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Saylorsburg Basement

Lehigh Valley Interior Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized country l-shaped wet bar in Philadelphia with wood benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback and brown benchtop.

Finished Basement Kitchen

RenovationPLUS

Design ideas for a mid-sized country u-shaped seated home bar in Indianapolis with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, porcelain floors and white floor.

Mid-sized Country Home Bar Design Ideas

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.