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It’s the small things that transform a good kitchen design into a great one. Including a beverage bar in your kitchen remodel adds function and form, as it is both a clever storage solution. and a stylish design accent. You can dedicate a little corner or a whole section of your kitchen design to create a beverage station. The addition of a beverage bar benefits you and your guests when you entertain. Let’s look at beverage bar ideas to add the wow factor to your new kitchen design.

SHOULD I GO LARGE?

If you have the space and you like to entertain, then absolutely! At the kitchen design stage, plan where the best place for a beverage bar would be and then size it according to your available space, lifestyle requirements, and budget. A large countertop space can include a sink with a dishwasher and refrigerator underneath. Overhead shelving or cabinets can store drinks, glassware and coffee-making tools. A built-in coffee machine makes brewing a breeze. If your kitchen design is smaller, then scale down your beverage bar or simply designate an area away from the main cooking and clean up zones where you can make drinks or guests can refresh drinks themselves at parties. Whatever you go for, it will add value to your home as kitchens sell houses.

CAN IT GO ANYWHERE?

The most ideal place for a beverage station is away from the food prep area. This lets guests congregate comfortably without interfering with the kitchen workspace. In a large kitchen design with a second island, you might consider reserving space in the island for a wet bar. Or add a standalone beverage bar with its own storage, sink, undercounter refrigerator, and more.  If space is at a premium, dedicate storage and counterspace for your beverage bar in a section of your kitchen to create an efficient beverage station. You can move outside the kitchen either, to an adjacent living area, walk-in pantry, or even transform a closet. Custom-built storage takes care of everything you'll need. Your kitchen design expert can tell you if plumbing or wiring will need to be moved and what the best options for your beverage bar are.

THE SKY'S THE LIMIT.

There are many features you can add once you've established where the bar will be. Why not include a wine rack and refrigerator like this kitchen design in Pipersville? It also devotes space to a coffee machine with stylish glass-fronted cabinets overhead.

A stylish beverage sink never fails to impress. This countertop in New Hope has a sink near a coffee machine for convenience and a sleek design.

An integrated coffee machine and dishwasher can be plumbed in to make life easier, along with cabinets and shelving for all essential items.

HOW CAN I SPECIALIZE?

If your priority is to design a wet bar for your favorite drink, then this is easily achievable. Whiskey, tequila, wine, cocktails or coffee are all beverages that require specific ingredients and accessories. Your storage can be custom built to take latte glasses or cocktail shakers. Wine racks and icemakers can be incorporated into any design to make it high-end and functional. You could include a personal touch, such as corks from your favorite wine embedded in the backsplash, like this design in Yardley.

I WANT TO BE A HOME BARISTA.

Coffee is probably the most frequently consumed drink, so it makes sense to factor this into a beverage bar. A coffee station would be used every day so why not make it stylish as well as useful? An undercounter refrigerator can store milk and syrups. Coffee beans and tools can be given a home in a dedicated cabinet. A shelf to store glasses and espresso cups is a trendy but practical touch to your kitchen design. Pull-down covers can disguise a coffee machine when not in use, for a sleek finish to your remodel.

Check out our kitchen design gallery for more inspiration on what kind of beverage bar to include in your kitchen remodel. Call us today to start designing the kitchen of your dreams.