1. What are the most common appliances to have in your home bar?
The most common undercounter appliances for a home bar are:
a. Beverage Fridge
If you have a space for only one item, get this! Perfect for your beers and soft drinks as well.
b. Wine Cooler
Ideal if you’re a vino lover who drinks it regularly, otherwise you can skip it.
c. Ice Maker
A must-have for many, especially fans of preparing cocktails, or mocktails.
d. Kegerator
This is what you buy if you’re a beer enthusiast and one who appreciates a genuine bar feel.
There are smaller and popular versions of some of the above appliances like a mini fridge or a compact ice maker:
2. What is the best place for undercounter appliances, the front bar or the back bar?
Based on information collected from our customers, the majority (around 70%) place their undercounter appliances in the front bar. The reason behind that is due to the fact that almost half of those who own home bars do not buy a back bar, either for budget or space limitations.
But even if they have a back bar, there is other reasons why many prefer to place their, for example, fridge in the front bar. On certain back bars, the design is such that a custom open space could undermine its symmetry and design. In some cases, it basically might ruin the look. That is avoidable when it’s embedded into the front bar. Additionally, wouldn’t it be nicer if the host does not have to turn their back onto the guests to grab a drink or get ice? In summary, the ideal place is in the front bar but you could certainly consider the back bar if its design allows.
Although it is convenient to embed your appliances within your custom bar (front or back unit), in many cases that does not work. Some bar sets are too small, or perhaps their owners do not want to give up on features like wine glass racks or shelves and cabinets. In that case, it is perfectly fine to place your appliances somewhere around your bar.
3. Besides these appliances, what else to consider for my home bar?
Some home bar owners go as far as furnishing their spaces with dish washers, blenders, microwaves and even coffee machines. One item that has been gaining popularity recently is a back bar LED-Lighted bottle display shelves. If you search for such words on Google or Amazon, you could find it at different sizes and options.
4. What are some common brands for beverage fridges?
The appliances below were purchased by WoodnLuxury customers. We are not affiliated in any way with their manufacturers. They are listed here, not as recommendations, but only for informational purposes.
COMFEE’ CRV115TAST Beverage Cooler, 115 Cans Beverage Refrigerator
hOmeLabs Beverage Refrigerator and Cooler
Insignia 130-Can Beverage Cooler
Sub-Zero 24″ Panel Ready Right Hinge Undercounter Beverage Center
RCA RFR322 Mini Refrigerator, Compact Freezer Compartment
Antarctic Star Beverage Refrigerator Cooler
Avantco 48″ Stainless Steel Underbar Refrigerator
EdgeStar 15 Inch Wide 80 Can Beverage Cooler, or EdgeStar 30 Inch Wide 160 Can Side by Side Beverage Cooler
Zephyr 24 Inch Single Zone Beverage Cooler with 5.6 Cu. Ft. Capacity
XO Luxury 30″ Undercounter Wine and Beverage Cooler
Frigidaire 4.5 cu. ft. Mini Fridge with Full Freezer in Silver Mist
Wine Enthusiast SommSeries 2 Door Dual Zone Wine and Beverage Center
Kalamera 15 Beverage cooler 96 Can Built-In Single Zone Touch Control
Avallon 24 Inch Wide 140 Can Energy Efficient Beverage Center with LED Lighting
Summit SCR610BL – 24-Inch SS Commercial Beverage Center
VEVOR Wine Cooler, 154 Cans Capacity Wine Refrigerator
Maxximum 5.2-cu ft Standard-depth Built-In /freestanding Mini Fridge (Stainless Steel)
COTLIN 36″ 7.4 Cu.Ft. Adjustable Temperature Controller Coated Steel Beverage Bar Cooler
Hisense 140-can Beverage Cooler
35 In. 7.4 Cu. Ft. 2 Glass Sliding Door Counter Height Back Bar Cooler Refrigerator
5. What are some common brands for wine coolers?
The appliances below were purchased by WoodnLuxury customers. We are not affiliated in any way with their manufacturers. They are listed here, not as recommendations, but only for informational purposes.
Wine Enthusiast 18-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler, or Wine Enthusiast 32-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler
Frigidaire – 45 Bottle Two-Zone Wine Cooler
Frigidaire Gallery 52 Bottle Wine Cooler
N’FINITY PRO HDX 30″ Wine and Beverage Center
Newair 24 Bottle Wine Cooler Refrigerator
6. If I am not ready to purchase an undercounter beverage fridge or wine cooler, how much space to allow for them in my custom home bar?
Ideally, you would want to select the appliances ahead of having your custom bar built to ensure you have the perfect space for them, but if that is not possible, with the following dimensions for an undercounter space you could accommodate almost any beverage fridge or wine cooler:
Height: 35 inches
Width: 25 inches
Depth: 25 inches
7. What are some common brands for ice makers?
The appliances below were purchased by WoodnLuxury customers. We are not affiliated in any way with their manufacturers. They are listed here, not as recommendations, but only for informational purposes.
Whynter Energy Star 50 lb. Built-In/Freestanding Ice Maker
JennAir Panel-Ready 15″ Undercounter Ice Machine with articulating hinge with drain pump
EdgeStar IB250SSOD 15 Inch Wide 20 Lbs. Built-In Outdoor Ice Maker with 25 Lbs
Scotsman DCE33A-1SSD 15″W Top Hat Undercounter Ice Maker, or Scotsman Brilliance® Cuber Model SCC50
XO 15″ Clear Gourmet Ice Maker
Hoshizaki C-80BAJ-AD 15″ Energy Star Rated Undercounter Self-Contained Cubelet Ice Maker
Hoshizaki C-80BAJ 14 7/8″W Nugget Undercounter Ice Machine
Ice-O-Matic GEMU090 Pearl Self-Contained Ice Machine with Air Condensing Unit
Ice-O-Matic UCG100A 18″ Air Cooled Undercounter Gourmet Cube Ice Machine
KitchenAid® 18” Automatic Ice Maker
Avantco Ice UC-B-77-A 14 13/16″ Air Cooled Undercounter Bullet Ice Machine
Manitowoc Undercounter Ice Machine
Perlick 15″ Signature Series Cubelet Ice Maker
Thor Kitchen 15-Inch Built-In Ice Maker with Built-In Pump in Stainless Steel
15-IN Built-In Ice Machine with Factory-Installed Pump, Brightshield Lighting
8. If I am not ready to buy an ice maker, how much space do I need for it inside my custom bar?
The following dimensions should accommodate the majority of ice makers:
Height: 35 inches
Width: 16 inches
Depth: 25 inches
Got more questions? Reach out to us. Woodnluxury will be glad to build a custom home bar for you.