Upcycled Coffee Bar: From Bruised to Brewed

I’ve been wanting to upcycle a hutch into a coffee bar for ages.

Fortunately, a client came to me wanting just that! Watch this simple hutch transform into a great beverage nook.

Every good cup begins with grinding!

In order for the coffeemaker to fit on the main shelf, it was necessary to remove the shelf above it. This shelf was inserted into the sides of the cabinet by a tongue slotted into a groove, so it took a lot of tools to hack out pieces. I also removed the doors to detach broken trim and then later paint.

Phew! That was a lot of elbow grease but the results were just what I’d hoped. Next, I filled the shelf grooves and repaired all the old wear and tear with wood filler.

After the filler dried, I sanded everything down with 320 grit so the repairs would be unnoticeable after painting. I also applied a coat of Zinsser® BIN primer as I could tell this wood would bleed through the paint if not properly sealed.

Adding the Liquid

Every good cup needs high quality ingredients. My client selected Farmhouse® Paint’s “Rouge” for the backdrop and interior of the cabinet and “Pigeon Blue” for the body and shelves. It does kind of look like the color of a pigeon!

The Cream & Sugar

To top off this brew, themed decor would be apropos. So much coffee decor out there! My client selected some cute wire art as well as a small sign for next to the coffeemaker (which we’re still waiting on).

Rechargeable puck lights above the coffeemaker provide helpful illumination.

And don’t forget the hole for the coffeemaker’s electrical plug!