Basement Corner Bar Design

Having a wet bar in a finished basement is a luxury that many people are deciding to install, even if they aren't avid drinkers. The convenience of having somewhere in your basement where you can keep cold drinks, house dishes and glassware, and have access to running water makes one almost a necessity of human life. Finished basements are now the norm, because people are opting to expand their living space by utilizing their lower levels, and no living space is complete without at least a powder room and a space for basement hospitality. Thus the introduction of basement wet bars.

You have to admit that it's anything but convenient to have to run up and down your stairs while you're having a party. Instead of spending times enjoying yourself with your guests, you'll find yourself running up to get extra plates of hors d'oeuvres, then glasses, silverware, napkins, a wet rag... You can make yourself tired just by thinking of all the trips you may have to make. By having a wet bar built into your basement, you will be able to conveniently store all of your items in one area where you can get to them without having to miss any of the party going on around you.

Adding a back bar will give you plenty of storage for wines, liquors, and beer. With all the equipment needed to mix a drink right at your fingertips, you'll be able to be a part of the conversation while you're preparing drinks for your guests. Neither your bar or your back bar need to be built to look like the one down at the corner tap. This is, after all, your home, and you want it to look comfortable and tasteful. Bars are being built in many different shapes these days, and while an "L" shape is most popular, there are also bars that are more rounded or even kidney-shaped which are both decorative and functional.

After you build your new basement wet bar, you need to think about seating. Do you want people to sit on high stools around the bar, or would you prefer to have a couple of tables and more comfortable seating? Since the bar is in a home situation, you may decide to go with the latter. Bar stools can be cute, but they aren't really very practical. Opting for something lower and with arms will probably suit all your guests much better.

A bar is a social space, designed to bring people together to enjoy a beverage at the end of the day. Whether it is the local pub down the street, or a tiny corner you carved out of your basement, the bar is meant to be shared and enjoyed with others. When creating the atmosphere in a bar that should be your primary concern. You want to develop a space which encourages interaction in an open and affable manner.

The first thing you have to decide on is the bar itself. This is the name piece of the room, and it will most certainly be the central aspect of any bar. However you don't necessarily want the biggest bar that you can fit in the space. You should try and strike a balance between the size of this piece, and the actual room that you have. While sitting at the bar may be the purpose of the room, you also want a sense of flow that makes people feel like they can easily move into and out of the space, without being crowded by oversized furnishings.

Seating is another important element in the space. Bar stools come in a wide variety of designs, from standard swivels, to elaborate high backed mounts. You should try and choose something which matches the style of the bar itself. Match up materials such as the color of hardwoods, and try to ensure that cushioning colors flow naturally with the inherent feeling of the space.

Once you have the bare bones architecture of the room installed, it is time to go for accessories. Everything from a wine rack, to drink coasters, needs to be purchased to flesh out the bar experience. You can purchase spouts, nozzles, mixers, wine openers, and a variety of other objects to help make your bar more functional.