The Benefits of a Home Coffee Bar

Aside from saving money, there are so many reasons homeowners are currently loving custom, built-in coffee stations. First off, they just look and feel cool. You can have that quaint-yet-trendy coffee shop feel right in your own home, which is fun for you to use and show off to guests. Second, they’re super convenient. If you can brew a great cup of coffee at home and avoid the 25-minute drive-through line at Starbucks, why wouldn’t you? Third, a dedicated space for all of your coffee and tea tools, machines, and accessories helps to declutter the kitchen counters and keep like items together for a more efficient space. Finally, your own personal coffee bar will help you create those small moments of reprieve from the hustle and bustle of work and everyday life.

If you’ve been considering different built-in coffee bar ideas for a while now, you know that a custom coffee bar set-up can be more than just a Pinned idea or something you long for during those chaotic mornings–it’s a practical home upgrade that can genuinely improve your daily routine. You’re ready to take the leap and get the project started, but there’s one big question remaining: who do you call? You want expert guidance, but who specializes in custom, built-in coffee stations? They’re so niche.

We do! At Inspired Closets, we specialize in custom organization solutions for the entire home. That includes pantries, wet bars, and yes, personal coffee bars, too. Our design experts will work with you to get those Pinterest ideas off your boards and into your actual home. From space planning to essential coffee bar tools to consider and everything in between, keep reading to learn how Inspired Closets can create a built-in coffee bar that makes your favorite part of every morning even better.

First thing’s first: you need to decide where you want your coffee bar cabinet built-ins, what you can do with that given space, and how you want it to be laid out. Sounds simple enough, but there’s actually a lot that goes into making these decisions so your home coffee bar is completely functional and looks good, too.

Our best advice is to work with the experts. By partnering with an Inspired Closets designer from the get-go, you’re not just going to save a lot of time and feel less overwhelmed, but you’re also getting the insight of a design professional who has extensive experience in the space. Plus, we follow a tested process that was created specifically for our clients, ensuring you end up with a space you love. At Inspired Closets, we’re all about making things as easy as possible for you.

Our design experts will come to your home, take a look at the space you’re considering for your built-in coffee bar, and help you think through everything you’ll need–even those little details you might forget yourself, like how close your proposed coffee station location is to the nearest outlet or where to hide a trash can for used filters and pods. You’ll talk through the workflow of your station and consider how different coffee tools and accessories will play into the design. Efficiency is our thing, so you can also be sure that you’re getting coffee station ideas that put every inch of space to use.

Coffee Machines and Equipment

From a classic espresso machine to Nespresso, an automatic brewer, a Chemex pour-over, a French press, and even machines that can be built right into the coffee bar itself, no matter your equipment preferences, we can incorporate any type of machine into your custom coffee bar. We’ll also ensure you have space for a sink or access to a water line and electrical outlets to make your process easier. If your new built-in coffee station cabinets aren’t right by your refrigerator, we can also create space for a mini fridge so you have easy access to milks, creamers, whipped cream, you name it!

Good Lighting

Another key element of a built-in coffee station is good lighting. Trust us, when brewing an early morning cup, you don’t want to accidentally grab the cumin instead of the cinnamon because you can’t see everything in your space. We often light up home coffee bars through strip or puck lights that are built right into the cabinetry. You can also opt for sconces or a decorative lamp.

Custom Shelving and Cabinets

Aside from the equipment you need to brew the perfect cup of coffee, you also need a place to store everything for your personal coffee bar. That’s where our built-in coffee bar cabinets and custom shelving systems come in. Open shelving is perfect for displaying canisters, your favorite mugs, syrups, and even a cocktail shaker–they’re great for mixing cold brew! Then, you can store your grinder, tea caddy, thermoses, tumblers, and toppings like honey, sugar, and cinnamon inside of custom-designed cabinets.

Hooks

Hook racks are popular additions to built-in coffee bars for a few reasons: they use wall space that otherwise goes unutilized, they’re functional, and they make a visual impact. Hooks are perfect for hanging special mugs, tea towels, and your favorite mixing spoons.

Soft-Close Drawers

If there’s anything you don’t want out on display in your built-in coffee station, soft-close drawers are a convenient, easy-access solution. They’re great for storing extra spoons or mixing utensils, frothers, extra filters, coffee pods, tea bags, tea towels, and airtight containers that hold freshly ground coffee and loose-leaf tea.

Aside from mugs and equipment, which are very personal to you, here are additional ideas for adding personal touches to your built-in coffee bar that will really give it that at-home café vibe while still reflecting your own unique style.

Enjoy Your Coffee at Home

Let’s make that bright spot in your morning even better by creating the built-in coffee bar you’ve been envisioning. If you’re looking for more coffee bar cabinet ideas and inspiration, check out our digital brochure. Our team will help you save time and money by creating an organized coffee bar set-up that lets you easily brew your own coffee at home. Plus, that first cup will taste even better in a space you love that makes your mornings smoother and your daily routines simpler.