At a Glance
Exploring Beverage Center Options
6 Key Locations for Beverage Centers
Beverage Center Style Guide and Inspiration
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A beverage center is a small refrigerator specifically designed to store and cool drinks. It isn’t meant to store food, though you might be able to keep a few snacks chilled. You might be surprised at all the places where you can install one of these appliances in your home. Placing a beverage center in various rooms can help you stay hydrated while making your home more welcoming to guests.
Here are a few home design ideas that can incorporate these centers. Decide where you want to place yours and learn how a beverage center can improve your quality of life.
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The first step when exploring different beverage center ideas is to choose the best model for your needs. There are multiple appliances to choose from on the market that range in size and utility. Think about why you want to install a home beverage station and who would use it. Here are a few options to choose from.
- Beverage centers: These are the most generic options. They are meant to hold a variety of drinks, including beer, soda, and water. This could be a good option if you need additional drink storage in your home.
- Wine coolers: these refrigerators are made specifically to store wine bottles. They will have different layouts and temperature settings dedicated to wine.
- Mini fridges: Designed for storing both beverages and food items. They are the basic refrigerators you find in college dorm rooms and workplaces.
- Under-the-counter refrigerators: Crafted to fit seamlessly between cabinetry in your kitchen or living area. They can be beverage centers or wine coolers.
- Freestanding beverage centers: Capable of being plugged in at any location. You can tuck them under the counter or keep them plugged in by themselves in a room.
Prices vary greatly for all these models. Some of the cheapest mini fridges can cost less than $100 while the most expensive ones can cost thousands. Similarly, you can take home a wine fridge for $500 or $5,000 depending on the brand, storage capacity, and features.
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6 Key Locations for Beverage Centers
You aren’t required to keep your beverage center or refrigerator in one specific location. In fact, there are plenty of rooms where you might benefit from installing one of these drink coolers. Think about where you spend the most time and how a beverage cooler can save you from walking all the way to the kitchen. Here are six ideas to get you started and a few beverage center options that will look great in your home.
Kitchen
Start with the kitchen. This is one of the most common places to install beverage centers. You can keep your drinks cool without taking up extra space in the main refrigerator. You can build a kitchen drink station into your cabinetry, so it isn’t in the way.
Whirlpool 5.2 Cu. Ft. Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel Beverage Center
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This is a great example of a kitchen beverage center. Not only is there ample space for cans, but there are two racks at the bottom that are made to store 14 bottles of wine. You can grab a can of beer before the game starts or open a bottle of wine before sitting down to dinner.
★ Whirlpool Model WUB50X24HZ Customer Review ★
There are plenty of positive reviews of this refrigerator to win you over. One person says:
“I chose two of these, one for downstairs and the other for upstairs. It holds lots of drink and chills wine to perfection.”
Dining Room
The dining room is another popular place for homeowners considering beverage bar ideas. After you serve your meal, you can offer drinks to your guests before they start eating.
Monogram 5.5 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Beverage Center
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The beverage center by Monogram can hold 10 wine bottles in the QuickSpace™ shelf as well as additional cans if you need them. It is ideal for placing in a beverage center cabinet because of its high-end design.
★ Monogram Model ZDBR240NBS Customer Review ★
Customers rave about this beverage center. One buyer writes:
“We love our new drink fridge! It has a ton of space and keeps all our drinks much colder than our big fridge.”
Game Room
Both kids and adults enjoy video games. In fact, 65% of American adults regularly game as a hobby or way to relax. It makes sense that more people want game rooms to make this experience more enjoyable.
Installing a beverage center can improve your gaming by limiting the number of breaks you need to take. You can keep playing with your friends without leaving for the kitchen.
Gladiator 24" Hammered Granite Beverage Center
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This model is ideal for a gaming center. It looks tough and is built on wheels, so you can place it in your desired spot within your game room. This Gladiator beverage center can hold up to 154 cans and can even be placed outside if needed.
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This is a highly-rated appliance with a 96% recommendation rate. One person says:
“This is a garage must-have. What a nice upgrade from the old version and the LED lights are a nice finishing touch. Definitely recommend.”
Kids’ Playroom
If you are trying to teach healthy habits to your kids, consider adding a beverage center to their playroom. You can pack the mini fridge with water, juice options, and healthy snacks like apples and carrot sticks. Kids can get drinks and snacks when they need them, and you can feel confident they are making healthy choices.
Danby 2.6 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Beverage Center
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This beverage center by Danby is a great option for a kid's room. It can hold up to 95 cans on three adjustable shelves. This is enough space to store oddly shaped kids' bottles and some snacks.
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Check out customer reviews to see what other buyers think. One person writes:
“Danby is a trusted brand! Great machine with great features! I highly recommend Danby products.”
Living Room
The living room is another space where you can keep a mini fridge. When there’s a dramatic moment on The Bachelor or the game goes into overtime, you don’t have to miss a moment refreshing your drinks.
KitchenAid 4.9 Cu. Ft. Black Stainless Steel Beverage Center
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This model will look great in any living room. The KitchenAid beverage center can hold up to 14 wine bottles and several cans. You can also choose the ideal temperature to chill wine based on whether it is a red, white or rosé.
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Check out buyer reviews to learn more about this model. One person writes:
“I love the metal front door racks and the substantial look of the metal around the glass in the door. Very quiet and the adjustability of the settings is a nice feature.”
Outdoors
People often want an outdoor beverage center if they have a pool or a large backyard. They don’t want to walk inside to grab a drink when they could store a few chilled cans right near them. Explore different outdoor wet bar ideas to see how people design their homes with these appliances.
GE Profile 5.1 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Beverage Center
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Make sure your beverage center is rated for the outdoors or protected from the elements. Install it under your outdoor kitchen cabinets or in a shaded space. This Beverage center by GE Profile can hold 155 cans or 52 bottles. This is perfect if you are planning a pool party or bonfire at your home.
★ GE Model PVS06BSPSS Customer Review ★
Check out customer reviews to learn more about this beverage center. One buyer writes:
“Love it. The shelves create a flexible space, and the drinks are cold Luckily it lets you know when the door is left open.”
Beverage Center Style Guide and Inspiration
As you look at different coffee bar station ideas and other options for your beverage center, consider how this appliance will fit into your overall aesthetic. Here are a few questions to ask yourself to help you identify the right option for your needs:
- What drinks will this center hold and who will have access to them?
- Will the beverage center be visible or built into cabinetry?
- Do you plan to move with the beverage center when you sell your house?
- How cold does your beverage center need to be?
- How much storage do you want from your beverage center?
These questions can help you narrow your search, so you only look at products that are relevant to your needs. For example, if you never drink wine, you likely don’t need a wine cooler. From there, you can get to know different brands and appliance price points to choose the right one for your home.
Once you know what you want, visit Plaza Appliance Mart, your locally-owned, family-tied appliance experts.
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FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions about beverage centers.
What is a beverage center?
A beverage center is a small refrigerator specifically designed to hold drinks. It can be used to hold cans of beer and sodas in your entertainment space and might have racks dedicated to chilling wine. A beverage center is not designed to hold food. It will chill drinks but does not get cold enough to meet food preservation guidelines.
Where do you put a beverage center?
A beverage center can be placed almost anywhere in your home. You can install it in kitchen cabinets or in your home bar, where it will be less noticeable, or you can keep it freestanding in your game room. Consider where you relax each day and find a beverage center for that room.
Can a beverage center be used as a refrigerator?
In most cases, you cannot use a beverage center as a refrigerator. The temperatures will not get cold enough, so your food will not stay fresh. Refrigerators also use specific dehumidifying techniques that not all beverage centers have. While you can store lemons and limes in the beverage center ahead of a cocktail party, it is not a refrigerator.
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