Wet Bar Projects

Fixtures

• The sink is a fundamental part of the wet bar and it allows drinks to be served faster as glasses are quickly cleaned. If your wet bar will be high volume (perhaps you host the majority of the functions for your family), consider adding a dishwasher, but ensure that it is well-hidden so it does not take away from the style of your bar. Another fixture of the wet bar will be the taps and the hardware on any cabinetry. Stainless steel taps, faucets and hardware give off a modern, contemporary look, while plastic hardware combined with glass taps and faucet gives off a vintage, easy-to-clean vibe. Round, raised bowl sinks are also a contemporary look, but avoid low, rectangular sinks as these hold less fluid due to their lower capacity.

Cabinetry, Barware and Your Bar Snacks

• The cabinets attached to your wet bar house wine and spirit glasses as well as accessories such as cork screws, napkins and serving trays. Keep an assortment of light, non-perishable snacks in your cabinet; jars of olives, nuts and crackers make ideal bar snacks. Be sure to keep bowls for serving in your cabinetry. Darker wood cabinets give off a modern, fresh look, and so do stainless steel cabinets. White, pine and lighter-toned cabinets are appropriate for more traditional or classic houses. Organize the interior of your cabinetry based on need: keep bar ware and accessories that you use frequently on lower shelving for easier access.

Countertop

• The counter is another part of creating your at home bar. Select a durable material for a bar counter top; drinks will commonly be tossed on the counter after use, so a textured marble is an option that hides scratches. You can use stainless steel regardless of the design, but it works especially well in contemporary and modern spaces.

Colors, Art and Furniture

• A wet bar might be in your basement or it could be in the upstairs of your house - the colors you select will vary depending on the place the bar is within your home. Lighter colors should always be used in basements or rec rooms where natural light is limited. Add darker colors for upstairs rooms. as darker colors give sophisticated grace to a lounging space. Artwork should match the tone of your room: black-and-white photography for a classic martini bar at home or shots of beer glasses and Ireland for a pub theme. Coordinate the furniture with stools or leather lounge chairs. Stools and wooden chairs work well for a pub concept while leather furniture works well for an elegant home lounge. Asian-inspired lounges feature plenty of pillows on the floor as seating with bamboo plants and low, sleek tables and chairs. Family-friendly wet bars incorporate lots of seating for family gatherings - think plush couches and chairs.