Wine bar placement?
Next tweak to my plans. I'm doing this now as it may affect the build process.
This is a vacation/retirement place. Mostly for hubby and I and the occasional small gathering. There will be a larger eating area on the back porch for 8.
The kitchen will be tweaked I'm sure but will remain size and locale.
So the wine and cocktail hutch is my baby. It needs to be at least 6 feet wide to accommodate my bare minimums. I have a large collection of glassware and craft cocktail gear. When we do host for dinner the wine and cocktail service is just as important as the food. The buffet will have a fridge but no sink. There is a full wine cellar in the basement.
Currently I have the buffet in the dining area. The dining area is 8'x12'. The wall where I show the buffet in the drawing does not need to be there. I added it so I could have a wall for the buffet. If I move the buffet to my other possible spot I will get rid of the wall.
My other possible option is to shrink the pantry and put the wine buffet on that wall facing the great room. I love that big pantry but I think it will still be a great size. It will end up 7'10" X 7' if I move that top wall to recess wine buffet in that wall.
I'm thinking of something similar to this.
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Comments (10)Thanks folks. I really appreciate the input. I, too, thought the optuion 2 would look a little odd, but it gives good working space. So as far as usage, I don't see this being a place people sit and linger. It's more of a utility space (although I want it to look attractive) So when we have parties or guests for dinner, I might offer to mix up a batch of margaritas or prepare a martini. We might also throw a bunch of beers in the sink with ice so people could grab one themselves. Here's option 4: Very similar to option 1, only I moved the peninsula forward about 6-8 inches, so the end of it is aligned with the ceiling above (the bridge/hallway on 2nd floor). I increased the counter depth in the back from 18 to 24 and moved the sink over there. I was able to increase the length of the peninsula about 8-10 inches as well, so less cramped seating. The space between peninsula and counter is still about 3 feet; the narrowest point of entry into the bar area is a little over 2 feet. and for easy visual reference so you don't have to scroll back to the top to see option 1:...See Moredesigning wall with wine bar and pantry
Comments (6)Just an FYI, you can get an 18 inch depth wine fridge if you are looking to put the fridge on the shallow side. https://www.perlick.com/residential/products/wine-reserves/view/signature-series-sottile-18-depth-wine-reserve-3 I have (and prefer) the beverage center as I don't have that much wine, but same concept....See MoreMatch wine bar to kitchen?
Comments (5)You can totally make your bar cabinets in a contrasting color from your kitchen. Our "wine bar" is done in dark wood and placed around the corner in a hallway with a closed off pantry area at one end, and bar at the other. A mud area in between. We walk from garage through the area, and into the white kitchen. No natural light in the hallway unless we keep the pantry doors open (which we probably will most of the time.) It's very large and does have a window that will be covered with wide blinds. We thought a white bar in that area would stand out too much. We also have brick floors in that hallway. Very pleased with the look so far. Yet to move in....See MoreGrab bar placement in shower
Comments (4)Maybe I'll get something like this, that has function other than the grab feature. https://www.homedepot.com/p/MOEN-Home-Care-16-in-x-1-in-Concealed-Screw-Grab-Bar-with-Shelf-in-Chrome-LR2356DCH/203623698 I plan to do kind of a focal panel on the wall that will need the grab bar--maybe I can have the bar just under the panel so it looks more like a design/functional element....See More
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