Creating A Kitchen Coffee Bar
Adding a coffee bar is a great way to reduce countertop clutter and control the mess that coffee pods can sometimes contribute to. You might create a spot that you can cover, such as with a tambour door, or you might just put in a sturdy rolling cart. Regardless of your choice, the tips below can help you decide.
Start with a cart
One of the problems with creating a coffee bar is that coffee can be messy. One small drip can stain a surface. To keep things tidy, consider a cart with a stainless-steel top. If you find a small island unit that also has closed storage, you can load it with pods and packets for other hot drinks.
Using a cart could also give you the option to upgrade your coffee machine. A unit with a large water reservoir, such as a pod machine, will be more convenient if your first coffee bar doesn't have water running to it. Now might also be the time to contact Torres Water Company about a reverse osmosis system to protect your plumbing, refrigerator water dispenser, and new coffeemaker.
Check your countertop and sealant
If you've got a spot in the corner of your kitchen where a coffee bar could sit, make sure you get your countertop sealant checked. Coffee drips and standing water can be very hard on marble and granite. If your current countertop can't handle moisture, adding a pretty tray can offer a short-term fix as long as it's not at risk of corrosion.
Many people don't know how often to seal stone countertops. It might be a good time to reach out to Call A Pro about the best way to protect your kitchen. Once you have a good sealant applied, you can book regular maintenance to protect your stone.
Add an entire cabinet
The addition of sculleries and butler's pantries are quite popular now. If you don't have access to that much space, consider putting in a large cabinet with pull-out drawers or heavy-duty pull-out shelving. If you have the space for a single floor-to-ceiling cabinet, you can:
Turn the top into dish storage, such as your holiday platters
Use the countertop height spot as your coffee bar
Add pull-outs to the bottom for pantry storage
Coffee is extremely important to many of us, and so are options for protecting our budget. If you struggle to locate easy pantry storage, this single cabinet could really bump up your food storage options.
If there's an outlet at the back of the cabinet, you have even more options. You will be able to plug in your coffee pot, of course. You might also add a small refrigerator for syrups, milk, and half-and-half. Just make sure the cabinet is well-vented.
Having a single special spot where you can make coffee will simplify your day. We all need that chance to focus while the first cup brews. Look for more coffee bar ideas on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
