Adding the convenience of a wet bar

When creating the perfect space in your home for entertaining, whether in your den, patio, or adding a "Man-cave" to your basement, often times the value of a dedicated bar sink is overlooked. Provided you have access to plumbing; either water supply and drain you add yourself or have a professional add, you'll need to consider what size and type of sink to install. The choice of which is a trade-off between adding enough functionality without taking too much space.

Sinks come in many sizes, with options for the number of bays, wall mounted or under counter mount, and more. First you need to look at where you'll mount the sink. The best option in limited space is an under-counter hand sink. These provid enough space to wash hands and fruits, dump wastes, and even clean a few glasses. Just be sure to get the deepest your space will allow, as nothing is more frustrating to take the time and money to install a sink only to find it will wash nothing larger than a shot glass.

Wall mounted sink options

If you are starting with more space, like a refinished basement project, you might want to consider options for wall mounted sinks. These come in single, double, and even triple bays with plenty of washing space. The bays are deep enough to accommodate any number of aides to help clean glasses quickly and efficiently. You may even want to consider allowing for side boards where glasses can dry.

Portable sinks

A great option for those large parties you may host outdoors every year, or for an outdoor bar space that needs to be fully winterized, is the completely portable sink. Made from durable plastic, these units contain their own water supply and electric pump for up to 70 hand washings. Easy to drain and refill, you can host a party and limit the traffic indoors while still maintaining good hygiene.