It’s estimated that about two-thirds of Americans drink at least one cup of coffee daily. The national average for daily coffee intake stands at 2.7 cups. At the same time, coffee shops have been among the fastest-growing segments in the restaurant industry. With that in mind, it’s pretty clear that there’s something about a cafe that’s appealing to most coffee lovers.
However, sometimes it may not always be possible to visit one at will, mainly if you live in neighborhoods far from town or city centers. Luckily, you can create a coffee bar within your home to make your morning coffee experience more cozy and friendly. While you’re at it, you may also consider drinking your coffee according to your zodiac sign. Here are a few tips to guide you as you create your home cafe.
Invest in a Chalkboard Wall
As a coffee enthusiast, you may need to purchase and install a chalkboard wall in your kitchen if you want to have that cafe experience without opening the front door. It’s also a great way for coffee lovers to share the origin of their beans or even the day’s roast. When setting up the chalkboard wall, you should consider using floating shelves; they’re a great way to store your cafe accessories.
Purchase a Coffee Cabinet
If you have a spacious kitchen or you want to remodel its interior decor, you might want to add a unique cabinet that will be used to house the coffee maker, mugs, espresso machine, and other cafe gear. It could significantly provide you with that coffee bar experience you crave without having to open it round-the-clock. In such situations, the size of the cabinet may not be too critical. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about choosing a small cabinet.
For instance, you can choose one with only what you, the coffee drinker, need, and nothing else. You can also go for a slide-out drawer, which facilitates easy access to the coffee maker. Additionally, you can find a quality pot filler that allows you to add water without turning on the kitchen sink.
Use Themed Artwork
If the price of buying and installing cabinets in your kitchen may be too high for you, don’t sweat it, as there are many ways to obtain that coffee bar aura you’re looking for. You can add chairs and high tables, preferably close to a power outlet, which you can use to plug in your computer as you enjoy your coffee.
Once you’ve done that, you can set the mood with a piece of coffee-shop-inspired artwork. You can use zodiac-sign-oriented artistic pieces or artifacts that capture the European cafe culture in this context.
Add a Bookshelf
To some people, the central appeal of a coffee bar revolves more around the cozy atmosphere therein, making it possible to enjoy a book rather than coffee consumption. In that case, if you’re an avid book reader, the best way to add that cafe feel to your kitchen or home may involve adding a book or magazine storage compartment.
After all, adding a book or magazine shelf isn’t very expensive, and it’s a unique way to boost the level of charm in our home. You can also use zodiac-themed artwork to brand the bookshelf.
Consider Installing Commercial Shelves and Make the Coffee Bar the Focal Point
If your idea of a coffee-shop style leans more towards an industrial orientation, then you should consider investing in commercial shelving. For instance, you can go for open steel shelves, which have the look and feel of a commercial cafe that brews cuppas on the go.
Besides that, you should also ensure that your coffee bar is the first thing visitors see when they come into your kitchen. In this regard, if you have a particular coffee maker or espresso machine, don’t keep it hidden.
