How to Choose the Wet Bar and Laundry Room Faucet

When most people think of faucets, their mind goes immediately to the kitchen and bath. However, many homes also feature wet bars (a bar with its own sink) and laundry areas—which require special considerations when it comes to faucets. Here are some tips and trends to get you started on your search for the ideal wet bar or laundry-room faucet.

The finish of the faucet itself is a matter of personal taste. Most people pick the same finish for their wet bar faucet and main faucet. And many people like to match the faucet finish with their cabinet hardware. Wet bar faucets come in single-handle and two-handle traditional models. While wet bar faucets tend to be smaller than kitchen faucets, they should be proportional to the sinks in which they are installed. And remember to always consider the needs and capabilities of the people who will be using the wet bar faucet: People with limited mobility may find large levers easier to operate than small handles or knobs.

Wet bars may include common kitchen essentials, such as cabinetry, a countertop, a sink and faucet and various under-counter appliances. The wet bar is meant to be a fun, relaxing place for adults to relax and unwind. Many people build their wet bar into their basement to maximize their leisure options, pairing it with a home theater or game room. To distinguish the wet bar from the kitchen, more unique countertop materials may be used for the former. Instead of the usual quartz, marble, granite or tile options, for example, you may opt for wood, stainless steel or even concrete. Glass bar tops are also something to consider if you want a luxury-themed wet bar, since the glass can be etched with a pattern, logo, or even your initials. Open shelving has been trending in wet bar designs for 2021, too. It gives you a way to show off your beautiful wine glasses and bottles.

Some people are also choosing to transform the wet bar into a family-friendly game area. This may mean lowering the counters so that the kids can reach, and stocking the wet bar with drinks like flavored water, juice boxes, and soda.

First and foremost, keep in mind the many ways you can use a laundry faucet. Laundry room fixtures are not always relegated to washing clothes or draining the washing machine. A spray nozzle may come in handy for working on stains and even for cleaning the recesses of the utility sink itself. A large utility sink with an adjustable faucet can be very handy for other household chores as well, such as filling a mop bucket or a large stock pot, or watering plants.

Your aesthetic choice will depend on how important style is to you in the laundry room. If you spend a lot of time there, you may opt for a shiny polished chrome finish, or a sleek matte finish in keeping with your design taste. But many homeowners opt for a basic laundry faucet, since this is a room that is rarely seen by guests.