Building my Dream Espresso Bar
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Capee7
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- Joined: 4 years ago
Hi Everyone!
I recently had the privilege to build something I have been wanting for years. My wife graciously gave me a corner of our small kitchen. I hope this inspires some!
This is the end product....
1. Remove old drywall, wall, and move a door
2. Add plumbing for drain and water line. Also add Electrical outlets
3. Redo drywall and paint
4. Install cabinets
5. Create plywood template of slab with all the necessary holes.
6. Install extremely heavy slab and set up pitcher rinser and Faucet
7. Eventually add filtration system for plumbing machine and set up drain line for espresso machine.
Thank you for all you do on this site! It has blessed me soooo much!
I recently had the privilege to build something I have been wanting for years. My wife graciously gave me a corner of our small kitchen. I hope this inspires some!
This is the end product....
1. Remove old drywall, wall, and move a door
2. Add plumbing for drain and water line. Also add Electrical outlets
3. Redo drywall and paint
4. Install cabinets
5. Create plywood template of slab with all the necessary holes.
6. Install extremely heavy slab and set up pitcher rinser and Faucet
7. Eventually add filtration system for plumbing machine and set up drain line for espresso machine.
Thank you for all you do on this site! It has blessed me soooo much!
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BaristaBoy E61
- Posts: 3552
- Joined: 9 years ago
Beautifully done! Enjoy your new setup and space.
Welcome to HB!
Welcome to HB!
"You didn't buy an Espresso Machine - You bought a Chemistry Set!"
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nguye569
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- Joined: 4 years ago
Is your electrical behind machine or under counters? I'm trying to figure out how I want to do mine.
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Capee7 (original poster)
- Posts: 29
- Joined: 4 years ago
Hey,
I placed them under the counter because we wanted a clean look up top.
A few things to consider:
1. Having them under the counter makes it hard to plug things in so if you have to unplug and plug things in frequently, this may not be the way to go.
2. Keep in mind what type of cabinets you are using because drawers can make it difficult to plug things in (I used a smart switch that allowed me to plug in from the side which solved this for me. The smart switch also gave me the ability to schedule when my machine turned on and off which is nice).
3. I placed the counter cutouts in hidden places so you wouldn't really see a random hole.
I hope this helps
I placed them under the counter because we wanted a clean look up top.
A few things to consider:
1. Having them under the counter makes it hard to plug things in so if you have to unplug and plug things in frequently, this may not be the way to go.
2. Keep in mind what type of cabinets you are using because drawers can make it difficult to plug things in (I used a smart switch that allowed me to plug in from the side which solved this for me. The smart switch also gave me the ability to schedule when my machine turned on and off which is nice).
3. I placed the counter cutouts in hidden places so you wouldn't really see a random hole.
I hope this helps
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redbone
- Posts: 3564
- Joined: 12 years ago
Went through similar build recently. Highly recommend adding a 240v outlet with GFCI at circuit breaker. NEMA 6-20.
Between order and chaos there is espresso.
Semper discens.
Rob
LMWDP #549
Semper discens.
Rob
LMWDP #549
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Ken5
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Nice work! Nice setup! Nice Wife! She didn't just give you a part of the kitchen, she gave up a closet... Wow. Now that is a big deal.
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Capee7 (original poster)
- Posts: 29
- Joined: 4 years ago
Thank you!Dpk wrote:This is gorgeous. Great job!
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Capee7 (original poster)
- Posts: 29
- Joined: 4 years ago
It is honestly awesome to have! Hahahaha! I'm going to show her this comment! You are definitely right! She deserves so much more than I give her!Ken5 wrote:Nice work! Nice setup! Nice Wife! She didn't just give you a part of the kitchen, she gave up a closet... Wow. Now that is a big deal.
