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Kitchen Coffee Cabinet Help!

5 months ago

I have an empty spot in my kitchen (we should have extended the cabinets to fill the spot- hindsight) where I currently have my coffee setup on an open shelf IKEA island that I hate and would like to replace it with something else. The open black shelves get so dusty so I'm moving away from open shelving. I'm having a hard time finidng something I like that might look good there because it's right next to all of my kitchen cabinets which are maple. Not sure if I need to match the wood or stay away from wood completely.

Here are some photos of what I have now- I initially thought I'd add some open shelves but have since discovered how much I hate dust. I was leaning heavily on something tall with doors- it might be a bit of a pain to use but I thought it would look nice and keep everything clean.



These are a few cabinets I had in mind, but I really haven't been able to pull the trigger and have gone back and forth for literal years. I'm worried about clashing tones and it's tough since it's really right in my kitchen. I thought glass doors would help pull it into the rest of the kitchen??




Would like any thoughts/advice/ideas!!

Comments (13)

  • 5 months ago

    Do you have room for something even longer? Get the most use out of something, rather than specifically for coffee.

    So you can center it at the end of the peninsula?

    Is your kitchen table to the right of the image???

    I would look for something painted, rather than trying to match cabinetry, so it looks intentional, either black or a color you like.

    I would still want a counter space to set the coffee maker, even if the rest of the cabinet is enclosed to protect from dust.


    https://www.homedepot.com/p/HOMCOM-71-in-Light-Blue-Freestand-in-g-Pantry-Kitchen-Buffet-Hutch-Microwave-Cab-in-et-with-Drawers-and-Adjustable-Shelves-83A-009V80LB/327050098?MERCH=REC--pip_alternatives--334082324--3--n/a--n/a--n/a--n/a--n/a#overlay

  • 5 months ago

    Can you take a picture from a different angle so we can see that whole walls?

  • 5 months ago

    A quick fix would be to paint the Ikea piece the same color as the walls.

  • 5 months ago

    Can you add a lower cabinet, countertop and upper cabinet to match current ones.? If you don’t like dust, avoid anything black.

  • 5 months ago

    Do you need more closed storage or a surface to place the coffee stuff?

  • 5 months ago

    Something like this gives you closed storage with just a top for your coffee maker. The glass keeps it from feeling too heavy.


    Inga thanked katinparadise
  • 5 months ago

    Does Ikea no longer sell these kitchen cabinets? Can you not add an extra base and upper?


    I do not like the idea of a singular tall piece of cabinetry. I think it will really make that whole counter run feel closed off and halted.

  • 5 months ago

    Could the cabinet maker add another cabinet for you?

  • 5 months ago

    Since you don't have a floorplan with dimensions, I'm guessing, but whatever cabinetry in the foreground that is perpendicular to the Ikea shelving unit seems quite close to it. Isn't that a walkway into the kitchen space? I wouldn't put any piece of cabinetry/cupboard there since it appears to create a pinch point.

    I'd put the coffee paraphernalia either on the end of the cabinet run and remove the Ikea piece or in the corner where the Kitchenaid is presently (unless you use the mixer daily, it can be stored in a cabinet. I have two KAs and neither are on a counter in view).

  • 5 months ago

    @Kendrah - when I quickly read this post, I initially thought the kitchen cabinets were from IKEA - and had the same thought that you did - why not just add more IKEA cabinets?


    However, when I read it again, it seems like only the open cart thing that is currently being used for the espresso/coffee maker is from IKEA.


    It would look best if the cabinets could be extended - however, that would mean buying a new run of quartz for the countertop (otherwise, there will be a seam).

  • 5 months ago

    What you have right now looks eminently practical. Here's an idea: Line the shelves with something waterproof. Then you can quickly clean the shelf liners in your sink, and they can be replaced with very little expense if they wear out or you get bored with them.


    Hang a piece of art that you like on the wall above the cart. That will make the space feel finished. If you like theme decoration, try a coffee-themed poster.



  • 5 months ago

    I think what you have seems like it is a tight fit and taller furniture may make it feel too tight.


    If I didn't want the black base with solid shelves I might change it out to chrome shelving with a butcher block top (no dusting the shelves) and I would reduce the depth to 18 inches. Still pleanty big for the coffee station, but leave a bit more room between the end of the peninsula and the unit.



    I would add a nice piece of art over the coffee station.