3 Types of Kitchen Beverage Centers To Consider

When you’re designing your ideal kitchen, your lifestyle matters. What you like to cook … how often you entertain … your passion for the perfect espresso or glass of pinot … it’s all important to consider.

In fact, if you’re passionate about your beverage of choice, why not create a dedicated space for it in your kitchen? With a little creativity and vision, you can design the perfect kitchen beverage center for your lifestyle (whether you end the day with juice boxes or Veuve Clicquot).

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Here are three types of kitchen beverage centers to consider:

Create a coffee bar

With an in-home coffee bar, you can say goodbye to the lines at Starbucks and hello to the perfect cup of coffee, any time of day. Carve out some space in your kitchen for a coffee maker, some storage, a small sink and a cabinet for your favorite mugs.

Want to get really indulgent? Give it that real coffee bar feel by adding a counter and some stools. Make it a space that allows you to slow down, relax, and actually drink your coffee while it’s still hot.

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Bring your favorite wine bar home

If your motto is “Every day should end with a good rosé,” then it’s time to bring that wine bar feel to your kitchen. A wine nook takes entertaining to new level, too.

As you envision your ideal space, consider adding a wine cooler and bar sink. You can create plenty of custom storage for wine glasses, corkscrews and other accessories. Add in a display cabinet to make your passion for wine part of the décor.

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Design a kid-friendly snack center

Devoting a section of your kitchen to the kids can help them feel involved in the renovation process—but the benefits extend far beyond that. You can stock an under-the-counter fridge with snacks that already have your stamp of approval. An easily accessible sink with a water filter allows your kids to quickly refill their water bottles and clean up after themselves. A cabinet for snack storage puts items within their reach.

Consider what your family’s needs are based on your kids and their ages. No matter what you come up with, it’s possible—and it will make your life (and theirs!) a lot easier.

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The added storage and counter space created by all of these options extends their use and practicality. So often, people dismiss the idea of adding a bar area to their kitchen because they think it won’t get used. But when you expand your idea of a bar to include any type of beverage center—that’s how the kitchen of your dreams is created.

Do you have a beverage center in your kitchen that you love? Share what makes it special in the comments below, or join the conversation on Facebook!