If you enjoy entertaining at home, especially around this time of the year, adding a wet bar is a wise investment.
You want to install your wet bar where you’ll host most of the time. This may be in the kitchen, which works well if you have an open plan layout. Your home bar may also be located in the den, living room or an outdoor space.
Storage
Whether you choose open shelving or cabinets, you want storage that’s both stylish and functional. Make sure your wet bar seamlessly blends into the overall design of your space, but still show off your collection of bottles. If your wine fridge won’t hold all of your bottles, consider built-in racks or benchtop models.
Also consider a customisable drawers for your corkscrews, wine charms, bottle stoppers and other wet bar essentials in an easy-to-find system.
Sink
A wet bar requires a sink for prepping and washing up and this is a feature that’s especially useful when you want to redirect foot traffic from all the work going on in your kitchen during a party. If located close to your kitchen, try to choose a bar sink that matches your main kitchen sink.
Fridge
A beverage fridge or wine captain is crucial to any great home bar. Choose a size that fits your space and a style, such as panelled or stainless. You may also want to install an ice maker, if space allows.
Lighting
For a true wow factor, create a layered lighting scheme involving under-cabinet lighting and pendant lights. Not only will this make your home bar stand out, but will make preparing drinks much easier.
Materials
Aside from blending in with the rest of your home, choose materials that will give a luxurious feel to your home bar. For a sleek minimalist look, go for metal finishes. You can add vintage charm with the use of wood veneers or laminates. If you’re willing to splurge, go for premium materials like Italian marble, engineered quartz, backlit onyx or solid surface.
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