Wet bars—a place for making drinks with a sink and running water—give homeowners who entertain hours of pleasure. If you enjoy hosting guests and mixing drinks, consider adding a wet bar to your premises. Here are some insights into designing a wet bar, including ideas for cabinet selections and location.

How to Design a Wet Bar 

1. Plumbing

A single-tub countertop sink makes glass cleaning easy, but if you host large gatherings, a two-basin sink may be a better option. Some wet bar designs accommodate more than one sink. A dedicated glass-washing station, outfitted with a spray fixture that shoots water directly into stemware and tumblers, provides a pressurized, professional clean.

Add a cabinet to hold an ice maker, or install a full-size refrigerator. Kegerators and wine chillers are also common appliances to install in under-the-counter cabinets in wet bars. 

2. Cabinets

If you desire a mini-kitchen wet bar, include upper and lower cabinets for ample storage of liquors, wines, serving dishes, glassware, and utensils as well as garnishes, cherries, pickles, and snacks.

If space is limited, take a minimalist approach. Install an island, add a few barstools, and reserve cabinet space for glassware, beverages, bottles, and a mini-fridge.

3. Location

People often locate wet bars on floors of their homes that lack kitchens. If your basement has a game room or home theater, consider upgrading the space by installing a wet bar. If you construct a bar outside on the patio or next to a pool, you won’t have to go indoors to grab drinks and salty treats.

4. Trends

Wine storage racks above counters provide convenient access to favorite vintages. Along with sleek cabinetry in dark woods with metallic accents, they’re a wet bar trend worth imitating.

Choose task lighting above the bar and recessed lighting in the room for optimal illumination. Open shelving showcases your favorite bottles, and leather-upholstered barstools add a touch of luxury.

Homeowners in La Crosse, WI, Rochester, MN, and Cedar Rapids, IA, interested in constructing a wet bar should contact Brincks Construction & Cabinet to start the design process. Their expert contractors design and build custom kitchen and bathroom cabinets. New construction and remodeling projects are their particular forte. Reach them at (866) 847-3202, or visit their website to see examples of their work.