Sharing a cup of coffee with friends is a taste of happiness and a way to spend a good time. If you agree with this statement, then you are part of the coffee country. People are serious about their morning work. Whether in a designer coffee shop or in an office lounge, coffee drinkers around the world unite in this daily ritual.
According to this tidbit from Wikipedia: more than 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed every day worldwide. It is the second most traded commodity on the planet, after oil. It’s no wonder that with such numbers, there is a trend in the design of private coffee bars and prep areas. Learn how designers are using coffee to give kitchens, butler kitchens, and bathrooms a new look.
This ultimate configuration includes a coffee maker, sink, and undercounter refrigerator for a delicious pot of coffee. The sink is convenient for filling and rinsing, while the refrigerator is convenient for storing cream. Coffee cups are stylishly stored on the countertop.
This prep area looks like it was built around this huge winery. I guess it makes coffee, espresso, froth milk and filters the oil in the car! just kidding on the oil, but what a beautiful thing it is. Note the coffee grinder and fresh water preparation sink on the left.
This coffee prep area is located in the housekeeper’s kitchen, which is a great alternative location if the kitchen is full. There’s a simple plug-in coffee maker with wall-mounted faucets and storage for coffee cups above and below.
This cozy little coffee corner sits between two 24-inch pantries on the back wall. The space is approximately 2 feet wide. Coffee preparation doesn’t have to be huge. Everything you need is here: coffee machine, cups with sink and fridge nearby.
Coffee, cups and creamer all make up this vintage-style prep station. Notice how the paint on the back of the cabinet accentuates the coffee utensils.
The Miele coffee system is a built-in alternative to coffee making. The unit can be equipped with a water tank or pipe connection option. Features include a coffee bean container, integrated LED lighting, and a pre-brew system. Optional cup and plate heaters are installed underneath this particular kitchen.
The coffee preparation area doesn’t have to be complicated. This quaint and lovely area is so simple and effective. You’ll need a small table, a coffee machine, cups, cream and sugar…… There was also a friend who came to participate in the review of Dancing with the Stars.
Is there coffee in the bathroom? Of course, and why not? Similarly, the Miele coffee system can be installed stylishly and easily almost anywhere.
Taking it a step further is the morning bar in this master bathroom. Usually this setup includes a coffee service, a sink, and sometimes a mini-fridge. The idea is to have the first cup of coffee when preparing in the morning, without leaving the bathroom. Now that’s the convenience of the four seasons.
Located on the side of the island and featuring a fireplace, this beautiful kitchen is the perfect space to spend lazy mornings sipping freshly brewed coffee and reading the newspaper.