Should I Include A Coffee Bar In My Kitchen Remodel?

When planning your kitchen remodel, the idea of throwing in a coffee bar can be incredibly tempting. These areas are similar to a butler’s pantry, but made specifically for coffee-loving! But should you really go with this idea, or is it just a fad that you will regret later? Revive Design and Renovation St. Petersburg is here to help you decide if a coffee bar is a good idea for your kitchen remodel!

On a Scale of 1-10, Rate How Much You Enjoy At-Home Coffee

The first thing you should ask yourself is, how much do you enjoy making coffee at home? Is making coffee actually part of your daily routine, or do you only want a coffee bar because you saw a photo of one online and got caught up in the hype? If you’re used to getting your coffee from your favorite coffee shop, you will have to change up your habits and start brewing your own cups at home. Asking yourself these questions and evaluating all of these considerations is key to deciding if a coffee bar is truly the right choice for your new kitchen.

Things to Consider Before You Start Planning:

If you’re still reading, then you’re probably serious about getting a coffee bar installed in your home. Then, here’s the next set of factors to consider:

• How big should your coffee bar be? If you just use a basic drip machine, you could get away with a smaller coffee bar. If you’re a real connoisseur who uses all sorts of fancy appliances like big espresso machines and various devices like French presses and glass drippers, you might need more space to accommodate everything.
• What kind of storage should it have? Your coffee bar should include everything you need to make your cup without having to step away. This includes mugs, stirrers, condiments, and everything else you might use.
• Where will it go? Think about the most convenient place for making coffee. If you go straight to the breakfast table for your first meal of the day, it should be close to the busier part of your kitchen. If you tend to take your cup to your office or reading nook, you should place it closer to those rooms.
• What should it look like? If your coffee bar will be a part of your main kitchen, it should match and blend with the scenery. If you want your bar to feel like a separate entity, think about the aesthetic that would fit best for this niche space.

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Pro Tips On Building a Coffee Bar (From a Fellow Coffee Lover)

This section will feel more like a summary, but these are points that we can’t emphasize enough. For the best coffee bar experience, it should include these essential qualities no matter what it ends up looking like:

For starters, the point of a coffee bar is that it includes everything you need for coffee. You don’t want to be running back and forth between your coffee bar and the main kitchen to grab a mug, a spoon, sugar, etc.

Your bar should also be located in a place where it won’t feel cramped or in the way of high-traffic areas. You don’t want to be bumping hips with someone trying to cook up breakfast while you’re making your fresh cup of Joe for the day.

Ask, And You Shall Receive a Coffee Bar In Your Kitchen Remodel!

Excited to include a coffee bar in your new kitchen remodel? Reach out to Revive Design and Renovation St. Petersburg for expert kitchen remodeling services and let us know that you want one in your new space! We’ll do everything we can to make it happen.