One of the most annoying things at a party is when all of your guests seem to migrate into the kitchen and hang out around the drinks, sink and food. If this is a problem that you've come across then you're not alone. Just don't make the same mistake that others have made and set the bar up in the corner of the basement to flesh out a rec room. You can be more modern and stylish by considering other locations and bar designs for your home.
The wet bar doesn't need to shut down when the party ends either. Whether you're entertaining guests or it's just you and your family, the wet bar is the perfect addition for a time-strapped homeowner that needs an easy solution for everyone to serve themselves. The added benefit is that a wet bar, depending on the design, can add a great style element to just about any room.
The Butler's Pantry Bar
If you're a fan of older furniture pieces, like a grand buffet, then this type of bar may be right up your alley. They tend to run large however, often taking up the length of a wall. Of course you can work with contractors to adjust the size but having the extra serving room can be helpful with a lot of guests. The full length offers plenty of service space while upper and lower storage provides ample area for storing glasses, dry goods and other drinks in cooling drawers. If you like to embellish when you hire a contractor, opt for a sink built into the stone countertop of this sleek kitchen-style bar.
"Pull up a Chair" Bar
The seated bar is a fan favorite, and it's the most commonly built style in many basement rec rooms. The L shape is the most favored style of wet bar where the server remains behind while guests and family can pull up a stool and have a seat while they wait to be served. A contractor often designs the bar with a lip so stools can be slid underneath for storage while also providing a place for elbows to prop while sitting. These designs often have simple sinks, room for small appliances and are typically accented with frosted glass or intricate paneling along the walls, lined with simple trim moulding.
The "Anywhere" Bar
If your home has you limited in the amount of space you have to work with, then find your water line and follow it through the home. There's a good chance that it runs through some alcoves, nooks or behind small closets. Any of those locations can easily be turned into a wet bar. The benefit of a closet wet bar is that it can be closed off and put out of sight when you're not entertaining. You need very little room - just enough for the sink, the serving and prep area and some additional space for storage (drinks and glasses).
Ye Olde Pub & Brew Haus
While working with a contractor is great for designing a custom bar, you can get a lot of play out of an old bar setup from a dealer. It's not even difficult to get your hands on a retro bar setup. If you don't have the budget to buy up and transfer the main pieces of a retro bar or pub then consider working with a dealer and a contractor to get buy the old bar back. It can give even a new wet bar design in your home that Olde Pub feel and it's a great way to give your living space that "saloon" touch.
Author Resource:
Paragon Remodeling works with local residents to provide Virginia Contractors specializing in a variety of areas to tackle any project around the home like designing a rec room, a better bathroom or installing Virginia Replacement Windows . Paragon Remodeling - 8000 Towers Crescent Drive - Vienna VA 22182
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