Do you need a coffee bar? The short answer is “yes!” One of the coolest things about being a Realtor is that we see how people are setting up their homes. Recently we have been tracking a trend to include a dedicated space in kitchens or adjacent eat-in spaces for coffee bars. Since 74% of people looking to remodel their kitchens have coffee bars on their “wish list” we’re digging deeper into the coffee bar obsession.
Classic movies of the 1950s often featured cocktail stations or bar carts. Check out the bar cart in The Seven Year Itch (1955) with Marilyn Monroe and a homemade martini. Flash forward to today where everyone is looking to recreate their favorite drive-through coffee brew whether it is a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte or a Dunkin Cereal and Milk Latte. The home coffee craze, whether iced or hot, has lead to the coffee station trend.
Coffee not your thing? How about a smoothie bar, hot chocolate bar, or energy drink bar? So many possibilities to explore once you delve into this trend. Whether it’s a dedicated section of your kitchen countertop or a separate built-in area, all of our buyer clients appreciate the option to skip the drive-through and concoct a brew at home.
Whatever you choose for your beverages we highly recommend setting aside an area dedicated to your favorite drinks. If you’re looking for design ideas for your current kitchen or searching for a dedicated coffee bar in your next place, get in touch. We'd love to help make your at-home beverage dreams a reality.