Have you noticed that every time you have a party, everyone seems to gravitate toward the kitchen? This should come as no surprise since most of the time things like drinks, glasses, and ice cubes are found in the kitchen. If you often have guests over, adding a wet bar in your kitchen might seem like a good idea. For the uninitiated, you can check out wet bar ideas at a nearby kitchen showroom. When designing your wet bar, here are a few considerations you should make.
Storage
A wet bar is simply a place where you can store drinks, jiggers, shot glasses, wine glasses, and other materials needed for serving drinks. It is also a place where you can prepare cocktails before serving them to your guests. Taking this into consideration, your wet bar should have a lot of storage space. This can easily be remedied with cupboards and under-the-counter cabinets. Storage solutions can easily be found in a reputable kitchen showroom.
Electrical Wiring and Plumbing
Most wet bars often have small refrigerators, wine coolers, or blenders. Make sure that you have built in electrical provisions for these items. Some homeowners even add small ovens in their wet bar. Running an extension cord is not a good idea, especially during parties when inebriated guests are roaming around. If you are planning to add an oven, make sure to add provisions for a 220 volt outlet. In terms of plumbing, make sure to have your contractor provide access to a water supply line as well as a drain pipe.
Decor
Since your wet bar is still part of your kitchen, you need to design it accordingly. Add aesthetic elements that complement the look of your kitchen.
Adding a wet bar is a great way to make hosting parties easier for both the guests and the hosts. For more wet bar ideas, visit a good kitchen showroom today.
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