How to build a DIY coffee station?

[mkh1991]

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to transform an unused corner in my kitchen into a functional and aesthetic coffee station. The space measures:

• Height: 2200 mm

• Width: 720 mm

• Depth: 620 mm

My current plan is to install a custom-cut timber shelf Specrite 1200 x 600 x 18mm Golden Teak Acacia Multi Use Panel   mounted using angled brackets Carinya 125 x 100mm Black Heavy Duty Angle Bracket . I’m also considering adding decorative wall panels (possibly timber or fluted MDF)  easycraft 2400 x 1200 x 9mm easyVJ100 Wall Lining Primed Wet Area  on the back wall for a more finished look.

I'd really appreciate any advice or suggestions on:

• The best type of timber or panel material to use (taking into account kitchen humidity and cleaning ease)

• Recommended brackets or shelf support systems for a clean but sturdy installation

• Finishing touches or storage ideas (e.g. floating shelves above, hooks, lighting, etc.)

I’ve attached a photo of the corner for reference. (just above the Robot Vacuum
Thanks in advance for your ideas!

[Jason]

Hi @mkh1991,

Sounds like a great addition to the kitchen.

Let me tag @EleventhCoastal to see if she can kick off the discussion as she has great experience from her popular coffee station using Flexi Storage floating shelves.

Jason

[EricL]

Hello @mkh1991, 

Your choice of using the Specrite 1200 x 600 x 18mm Golden Teak Acacia Multi Use Panel and angle brackets should work nicely, but I would suggest using a larger angle bracket around the 300mm x 300mm size, especially if the panel is holding up a large coffee machine. 

Another alternative I would like to recommend is to build a simple open box cabinet underneath to hold accessories and perhaps serve as a base for the bottom panel rather than using angle brackets.

Can you please tell us what kind of coffee machine you are planning to put on the shelf? Will you be putting cups around the area as well? How many wall shelves were you planing on installing? Have you seen an image of a coffee corner nook you would like to emulate?

We look forward to assisting further. 

Eric