Whether you�re entertaining a spouse, children or friends, a wet bar is a natural way to incorporate food, drink and fun to an environment. Basement wet bars consist of a few basic elements: the bar top, seating, displays and storing facilities. When you�ve combined the right bar top, seating, display case and refrigerator or handy kitchen aids to prepare drinks or light treats, your guests will surely be impressed with how you turned a drab space into a wonderful wet bar. This article will explore a few ideas for each element in your wet bar as well as ideas for an overall theme.
First, let�s discuss the elements of the wet bar and possible ideas..
- The bar top: Your bar surface can be wood, tile, stone or and variety of similar kitchen countertops. Often wet bars come straight, in an �L� shape or semi-circular. You�ll want to make sure that the wet bar doesn�t overpower the entire room, but provides enough space for putting drinks, sitting and basic entertaining. With the bar top, you�ll also want to consider if you�re going to have a draft fountain attached, sinks or various other appliances that would be taking up space of the general seating area.
- Seating: The seating can be a bit tricky. You�ll want to be considering if the seats should move, swivel, and/or have footrests attached to them or will that be attached to the bar itself. You�ll want to consider if you prefer bar stools or bar chairs meaning a seat with a back, arm rest or just a simple stool. Since most of your guests may want to sit at the bar will drinking or chatting, you�ll want to make sure that they are comfortable.
- Displays: Consider where you�re going to place all the serving ware and if it�s underneath the bar or behind the bar. You�ll want to have everything readily accessible for using, but not cluttering the overall look of your bar when it�s not in use. Some other ideas are having a mirror behind the bar, or framed photos or signs.
- Storing Facilities: This references a mini-refrigerator/freezer or wine cooler or even a mini-dishwasher for glassware. You�re going to want to consider all the blenders, and mixing items you�ll need when preparing drinks. If you know you�ll be entertaining a lot, you�ll probably consider larger appliances for storing than maybe a wet bar that would be entirely for snacking or catering to children during playtime. You�ll want to make sure that the children have access to water, soda and non-alcoholic beverages while the items not necessary for children are locked away when the wet bar isn�t in use.
Overall, creating a theme for your wet bar can help you choose the elements. For example, if you were wanting to do a fifties style wet bar, you�d consider a root beer fountain for the children and mini-cooler for storing ice cream and other treats, black/white checked bar stools with stainless steel countertops and decor larger than life resound of the 50s era. While on the other hand, if you want a wet bar that is contemporary and chic, you�d probably choose items that are bold, clean, and bright. If you want a western wet bar, you�d probably choose an entirely wood bar with wood bar chairs and branded display wall which also suits as cabinets for storing mugs and other items.
