If coffee is part of your daily ritual, why not transform a space in your kitchen into your own coffee bar? Being serious about coffee means being serious about where you make it. We dig into broader beverage bar options in our beverage bar guide.

However large or small your kitchen is, you can make room for a coffee station. It can be incorporated into an existing nook or built into a full kitchen remodel as a coffee bar designed to your specifications.

Declutter and you'll probably find space in an existing cabinet for glassware, cups, and supplies. Clear the corresponding area of countertop for the coffee machine. An existing drawer below is ideal for coffee-making supplies and accessories. That creates a basic coffee bar that fits any kitchen.

If you have the space and budget, factor a full beverage bar with a purpose-built coffee station into a remodel. A sink, dishwasher, and fridge dedicated to beverage-making adds real wow factor.

A mini fridge under the countertop stores milk for cappuccinos and flat whites. It can also hold wine, beer, and the kids' sodas. Toppings and syrups for hot chocolate and coffee go on shelving alongside tea bags, grinders, strainers, and stencils. If it looks untidy, a pull-down cover lets you close off the area when not in use. Or use drawers with customized storage inserts and dividers.

Keep the beverage station away from where you cook, for minimum interference with the main work zone.

What equipment do you need?

Depends how much you love coffee. A built-in coffee maker is a good investment for any kitchen because it supplies water directly from plumbing. Super-automatic espresso machines do all the work, but a semi-automatic gives you involvement and control over the brewing process.

After the coffee machine, invest in a good grinder and tamper. Better quality means better coffee. You can add scales for beans, a thermometer for water temperature, and a pitcher and frother for milk. A tamping mat keeps the countertop clean. A knockbox takes the used grounds. Cups and glasses for different types of coffee make a real difference: lattes are nicer in tall glasses, espresso cups should be porcelain.

Talk through your coffee bar with a designer

If you're planning a kitchen and want to talk through how to work in a coffee bar, we'd love to talk.

Schedule a showroom visit at our 5,000 square foot showroom in Norwell. No pressure, just a real conversation about your home.

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