It’s the hub of home entertaining—the wet bar. And a recent collaboration between Beck/Allen Cabinetry and ADJ Interiors sets an impressive standard for mixing style, storage and function, along with a few drinks.
Creating a well-planned wet bar design requires a careful balance of considerations. Your approach should incorporate elements that reflect the bar’s surrounding spaces—but perhaps with a twist. Be it your backsplash tile or a fabulous faucet, much like a powder room, these smaller spaces can be fun to dress up.
The example seen here features semi-custom cabinets from Beck/Allen Cabinetry crafted in poplar and finished in a deep Carbon stain. Interior designer April Jensen chose to incorporate a mix of masculine elements in her client’s wet bar, a slight departure from the lighter, brighter spaces nearby. In place of glass doors, she opted for a burnished copper wire. Paired with leather accents and a gold-leafed travertine backsplash tile from Ann Sacks, the result is all at once sophisticated, warm and welcoming.
Why this Wet Bar Design Works
• Storage space can accommodate a fully stocked bar.
• Layout allows enough room for a bartender when needed.
• A pair of Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers keep fresh fruits and juices at hand.
• The KitchenAid ice maker promises cold drinks, convenience, and we should note, April’s preferred shape of ice cube. Remember, details matter.
• Our favorite element—the windows slide open, allowing the wet bar to service the outdoor patio as well.