I think you need taller ceilings for this look. It's beautiful, but I don't think it works in this space.

Off topic but... you have 6 taps??? ὄC nice

Get a roll of painter’s tape and a tape measure. Use the tape to put the patterns on your walls and step back to see if you like it. The advantage is you can change the size several times to find a ratio that pleases you before you commit to attaching wood to your walls.

Your space currently has a cohesive look, which is a sort of blend of rustic and modern. The kind of woodwork you're talking about is super-traditional and formal -- I just don't see any reason for using it in this space. Hang a nice horizontal piece of art on the bulkhead wall, and something smaller and spunky on the brick wall and move on.

We had a very rough chunky paneling around the bottom perimeter we just painted white. Maybe try half the wall, bottom up?

IMO tall waincoting requires a tall wall and none of them there . Lower the TV and get a great piece of art for that wall .

Issue is not only bulkheads, but interruptions on the walls and the room’s style all contribute in my opinion to not add. It‘s going to look busy and broken up.

Suggest instead window treatment, large art on far wall, and accessorizes to add the interest. Important to connect the two sides of room with color/choices that works with the brick, as it’s a prominent feature.

Formal trim won’t work because of the bulkheads, but may I suggest something asymmetrical? You could also try a faux half timber application for an English pub vibe. Corrugated steel or other 3D panels could add a lot of texture. A large wall hanging like an old canvas school map, or even wallpaper. Use keywords (here or on Pinterest) like 3D wall panels, wood wall design, etc.

I actually think the space looks good already, the seating area just needs some artwork. Love the brick wall in the bar area. You got a few good suggestions here. I would try those before you go to the trouble and expense of putting up wood panels.

Thank you all for the replies! They are all great suggestions, please keep them coming! I will be bringing them to the boss, lol

Other ideas for far wall and behind tv

I think what you're planning would be the "off" element in your more casual room. Perhaps you should go for rustic/industrial instead.

I don't think you need any more architectural details to make the room look good. There is nothing wrong with plain walls. You could use some artwork though.

I think that room looks great as is. The only thing that doesn't look "finished" in that room is the black bookshelf with the liquor. If you can put trim around that bookshelf to make it look like a built in, I think the entire room would look professionally done.!

We have glass doors planned for the rest of the cabinet to match the top. Appreciate the advice!