A Guide to Mastering the Wet Bar

The holidays are upon us! If you enjoy entertaining often, you’ll need a wet bar for thirsty guests. Whether you want it to be in the rec room or in the kitchen, here’s a guide to mastering your beverage-prep area:

• Be selective with the materials options. Keep the cabinetry, countertop, backsplash and other elements matched with both aesthetics and functionality. If your wet bar will be located in your kitchen, it should blend well with the overall kitchen design.

• Wine collection is becoming a mainstream coast-to-coast. When storing vintage in the house, keep it in space that don’t get a lot of moisture. For an instance, you can place an open wine storage above a wet bar.

• Opt for glass-front cabinets to showcase your glassware and collectibles. A dedicated fridge (or an ice maker) just for drinks is another handy addition. Get something that perfectly fits your space.

• Get a bar faucet – it can be in the same product line as your kitchen tap for continuity. Also, consider a coordinating sink that has better finish and is easy to maintain.

• Use a customizable drawer insert for storing wine charms, corkscrews, bottle stoppers and other essentials.

• Decide on the layout that works for you. For example, an L-shaped wet bar allows you to have more space for prep duties.

• If your wine fridge doesn’t have enough space to hold all your wine bottles, built-in racks or countertop models would be your best bet.

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