A coffee lover’s perfect day starts with a fresh brew. Creating a well-designed coffee bar adds function and style to any room, transforming their daily flow and attitude. Excellent home-brewed coffee is a luxury all coffee fanatics need in their lives; they only need to ensure their coffee bar or station seamlessly fits their lifestyle and personal tastes.
1. Tucked Away
You may want nothing more than a home coffee bar or station. However, it may also be nice to keep all of it tucked away when it is not in use. An excellent solution is the hidden beverage bar with gliding pocket cabinet doors. These secret spaces easily blend in with the surrounding kitchen cabinetry or the compartments of a home office’s built-in desk.
You can have it all—a luxurious countertop, complimentary backsplash, and multiple levels of open shelving for your:
- Appliances,
- Tools,
- Drinkware, and
- Accessories.
2. Modern Meets Vintage
To make a home coffee bar stand out as a stylish and personalized addition to your living space, try mixing and matching elements of different design styles from various eras, such as the:
- Victorian,
- Art Deco,
- Mid-Century Modern,
- Brutalist, and
- Contemporary Styles.
You can create a beautiful fixture by balancing elaborate detailing or flourishes with more simplistic, streamlined imagery. Play with natural wood materials like:
- Walnut,
- Teak,
- Oak,
- Mahogany, and
- Exotic Species.
Other materials to consider include:
- Brass,
- Chrome,
- Glass,
- Gold (and gold leaf),
- Lacquer, and
- Marble.
3. Beverage Nooks and Pantries
Some of us have some serious coffee and tea routines, which may include an impressive mug collection, coffee add-ons (e.g., syrups), multiple machines, various types of coffee beans, and more! If this sounds like you, consider building a beverage nook or pantry.
You could build yours to match the style of nearby cabinetry, or their design can contain distinct elements (e.g., color, hardware, shape, etc.). Depending on its size and location, you could opt for more features than an outlet or two and shelving for storage.
Prep sinks are incredibly convenient, especially if your coffee nook or pantry sits on the other side of the kitchen or in a butler’s pantry. And for all those ice-coffee connoisseurs, an ice maker is a must-have. These full-length built-ins also make it simple to install under-counter cabinets. You can even incorporate customized storage racks along the inside of the pantry’s door(s).
Equipment and Accessories for Your Brewing Preferences
A coffee bar is only complete with the appliances and tools that make it possible to brew a perfect cup every time. Do you prefer drip coffee or espresso—what about French-pressed or pour-over coffee?
- Chemex Machine – for pour-over brewing that offers a slower brewing process for a bright, clean, and distinct flavor profile.
- Drip Coffee Maker – your typical coffee maker that uses gravity to slowly drip hot water over coffee grounds sitting in a filter.
- Espresso Machine – produces a concentrated shot of caffeine and coffee flavor in much less time than alternative brewing methods.
- French Press – manually steeps coffee grounds in a cylindrical reservoir (typically glass or steel) for two to four minutes before using a plunger to separate the brewed coffee from the coffee grounds.
Additional tools include:
- Coffee Bean Grinder
- Espresso Spoons
- Mugs (that fit your style preferences)
- Tea Towels
- Trays
Work With Skilled Realtors and Get Your Dream Home
Home should be your sanctuary—a place where you can shed the weight of daily stressors and recharge to start each day feeling your best. A functional, safe, and comfortable home offers a respite that is hard to beat, and the realtors at The Massey Team at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties will help you find the space that will fit all your lifestyle needs.
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