A Wet Bar In Your Finished Basement
Mar 15th, 2010 by admin
Having a finished basement in your home is the perfect way to gain a room and add some value at the same time. A finished basement is great for entertaining kids, friends and guests alike. The best part about the finished basement is that it gives you a way to have a party and not get your living room or formal dining room messy. But one of the additions to your finished basement is a wet bar.
Adding a wet bar to your basement can give you an attractive asset when it comes to game time and holding parties. Being able to treat your guests to the drink of their choosing will make you a fun host. But what are some of the elements that will make your wet bar perfect for your specific basement.
The first thing you want to consider of your bar counter top. The surface of your bar counter top could any number of options. You could have a tile top, a wood top, stone or any other kitchen counter top available to you. Most of the time, a wet bar counter top will come in the shape of an L or in a semi-circle. The wet bar is a feature; it’s not the spectacle of your basement. For this reason, the size is going to determine everything else. Take a measuring tape and measure out how long you want the bar top to be.
Appliances are the next things you will want to consider. All wet bars will have a sink and usually a small refrigerator for white wine, beer and chilled liquor. Some people even put in a tap so they buy beer by the keg. When you have perfect size for the counter top, measure out the back of the wet bar to account for walking space between the counter top and the appliances.
When you have decided on your appliances, you’ll want to think about seating. Most wet bars will have anywhere from three to six seats around them. Think about any upholstery that you will want on the seats and whether or not you want bar stools or bar chairs. Having a bar chair is great for long term seating because it has a back rest and sometimes arm rests.
Adding a wet bar to your finished basement will give it a nice atmosphere. Imagine walking downstairs to your own private bar. You can pour yourself a stiff bourbon or enjoy your favorite beer on tap every night from the privacy of your own basement.
