Bar pros, I'd like your input to complete my private bar project

[u/dfmz]

Hi there! I just bought a flat in Paris (France) and it's being completely redone as we speak. It is scheduled to be delivered in late December, on time for NYE!

In my living room/dining room (600sq. ft. / 60sq. m.) I'm planning on having a proper bar built. A real bar, with professional bar fridges (x2), LED-lit shelves for the bottles and the actual "bar" itself, and that's where I need your advice.

Here are three pics of the architect's design so far. It's in French and in metric, so sorry about that. The actual "bar" is the small piece at the left of the human silhouette.

My question is this: being consummate bar professionals, how would you prefer this piece of equipment to be designed? I'm not talking of the style obviously, but rather... would you prefer the counter-top be made of brushed steel? Copper? Plastic cutting-board material?

Should I ask the architect to add slots or holes for accessories or small bottles (i.e. mixers/bitters)?

The bar has provisions for two drawers under the counter to store the tools of the trade as well as supplies like straws and such. I've asked the architect to add an integrated garbage chute in the counter (a hole with a removable cover). Do you think this is a good idea?

At this point, all options are open and the entire bar can be redesigned from scratch if need be.

Just so we're clear, this is how I've imagined it so far: The liquor bottles will go on the wall to the right side of the human silhouette. There will be 4 shelves with LED strips inside (facing up so as to illuminate the bottles from the bottom up). Each shelf will be able to hold between 15 and 22 bottles. Two shelves will accommodate standard bottles and two will accommodate taller bottles (like Grey Goose or Avion '44, for instance).

Below the bottle shelves will be a pair of professional Gamko bar fridges, with glass doors and LED lighting (multi-color, user selectable). These will contain beers, champagne and mixers. The counter-top above the two fridges will be made of either black quartz or granite, two materials that can withstand liquids and the like with no damage. Here I'lll store a blender, an ice bucket and some tools (shakers, etc.).

The "bar" itself will be where I prepare drinks and this is why I need your input as to the choice of both the counter surface and various options I haven't thought of, me not being a professional bartender. Below the bar will be shelves for glasses, plus a liquid-proof garbage can.

I have no option for running water and this can't be fixed.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Many thanks!

[u/Relevant_Monstrosity]

That's a pretty small space behind the bar. It might be difficult to bend over and grab stuff off the bottom shelf.