Coffee Bar Furniture
Retailers will show you four hundred cabinets and no way to tell which one fits your machine. These guides start from the other end: what to measure, how much width, depth and clearance each setup needs, and which features are worth paying for.
- Closed storage, 16 to 20 in deep, holds everything.
- Legs make it easy to clean underneath.
- Shelf 18 in or more above the top.
- Top at least 16 in deep, 18 in for espresso.
- Cable hole in the back panel, or drill one.
| Type | Typical width | Typical depth | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet or sideboard | 30 to 60 in | 16 to 20 in | A permanent bar with closed storage |
| Cart | 18 to 36 in | 14 to 20 in | Renters, small kitchens, moving it around |
| Table or console | 30 to 48 in | 14 to 16 in | A lighter look on a smaller budget |
| Shelves | 24 to 36 in | 8 to 12 in | Adding storage above any surface |
| Hutch | 30 to 48 in | 16 to 20 in | The most storage in one footprint |
Not sure which type suits the room? The ideas gallery shows each of them drawn to scale.
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Coffee Bar Cabinets: How to Choose One That Fits
What to measure before buying a coffee bar cabinet: width, depth and height by setup size, machine clearance, shelf load, materials and corner options.
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Coffee Bar Carts: Sizes, Weight Limits and What to Check
How to pick a coffee bar cart that holds your machine: top shelf size, weight rating per tier, locking casters, materials and when to skip a cart.
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Coffee Bar Tables: Console, Sideboard or Small Table
How to choose a coffee bar table: minimum depth and height, weight the top must carry, console vs sideboard vs small table, and when a cabinet is better.
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Coffee Bar Shelves: Depth, Height and Weight Limits
How to choose and mount coffee bar shelves: how deep, how high above the counter, what each shelf type can hold, which anchors to use and what to skip.
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Coffee Bar Hutch: Clearance, Sizes and Who Should Skip It
What to measure before buying a coffee bar hutch: clearance above the counter, overall height, base depth, and when shelves or a plain cabinet win.