Love to host? Embrace the wet bar! Whether you have one that needs upgrading or are considering including one in a new home design or renovation, you've come to the right place.
Wet bars can be incorporated into great rooms, finished basements, dining rooms, pool houses, and more. Not only that, but there are endless ways to customize them to suit your style with decorative wire mesh and other enhancements.
Keep reading for insight into wet bars, including tips and ideas for creating or upgrading your own.
What is a Wet Bar?
A wet bar is essentially a bar with a sink, whereas a dry bar is a drink-serving area without a sink. Other than a running faucet, it often has counter space and storage for glassware, liquor, and mixers.
Wet bars became popular in the 1950s and then again in the late 60s and 70s. This is when people started reinventing the cocktail hour with in-home entertainment spaces. In 2023, wet bars continue to rise in popularity. Even as more and more folks embrace nonalcoholic “mocktails,” they’re still loving the look of a snazzy wet bar.
Wet Bar & Wire Mesh Cabinet Design Ideas
Sprucing up your wet bar doesn't need to be complicated or expensive. With a DIY attitude, there's a lot you can do with simple materials like wire mesh.
Find a rundown of tips and unique ideas below.
Decorative Mesh Bar Cabinet Doors
Woven wire mesh can be used to create decorative door inserts for bar cabinets, as well as sideboards and buffets. Whether you go with antique bronze, brass, nickel, polished stainless steel, or copper mesh, you can make a striking statement with partial visibility to your glassware and liquor bottles.
Need some inspiration? Check out these 7 Beautiful Decorative Wire Mesh Inserts for Cabinet Doors.
New Hardware
Another easy way to update your bar cabinets and drawers is to replace the hardware. You can swap out the existing knobs and pulls with pieces that align more with your current aesthetic vision. In most cases, you can do this easily with a screwdriver.
Open Shelving
You might also consider some open shelving for easy access to wine bottles and spirits. Want to build your own shelving unit? Wire mesh is a great choice for this project, as it's sturdy, low-maintenance, and visually appealing.
Under-Shelf Glass Storage
You could also create some under-shelf wine glass storage. These simple racks can be made of wood or metal and are easy to install using a power drill.
Under-Cabinet Lighting
Under-cabinet lighting is among the easiest, most affordable ways to enhance the ambiance of a wet bar. You don't even need to hardwire it—a battery-powered LED strip or puck lights will do the trick.
Towel Hooks
Consider adding a few towel hooks to the wall. Wet bars are prone to getting, well…wet, so having bar rags within reach is crucial. Plus, hanging them up will allow them to dry more quickly between uses while keeping your counters clear.
Refrigeration
If there's space for it, think about setting up refrigeration in your wet bar. This could be a mini fridge, a drinks fridge with a glass door, a wine fridge that keeps bottles at the optimal temperature, or even a refrigerated drawer pull-out.
Are you a home improvement and DIY enthusiast? We invite you to browse project ideas and mesh materials online for inspiration.
Wire Mesh for Cabinets, Wet Bars, DIY Projects & Much More
If you're thinking about replacing your cabinet doors with wire mesh or building metal mesh shelving for your at-home bar, you'll find the materials here. TWP Inc. has a wide range of decorative mesh and industrial-grade products for DIY home projects, all in stock and ready to ship.
Have questions? We’re here to help! Get in touch with our team or request a free estimate.
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