Gone are the days when a kitchen is just a cooking space! Clever designers have figured out how to put every inch of the kitchen to work for all parts of your day. People are increasingly making space for what the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association calls “Lifestyle Enhancements,” a section of your space devoted to a particular part of your life! The most popular, according to a 2026 Trends report, where industry professionals were surveyed, is a Beverage Area—85% of respondents think people will be adding this feature to their kitchen!
Picture a beverage station devoted to your morning coffee, or to an evening cocktail. The beverage station is perfect for smoothing out entertaining, and for keeping everything you need all together in the same space.
Elgin Showroom Beverage Bar
Sims-Lohman designer Amber Moreland recently created a beautiful custom beverage bar for the Elgin showroom. The gorgeous piece is made with Homecrest Cabinetry and wooden countertops by Cafe Countertops. You’ll notice voluminous functional storage, including organizing spaces for pantry, utensils, and wastebaskets. There’s also plenty of space for decor and glassware. Picture the piece in a section of the kitchen, dining room, or anywhere as part of an open concept design.
Cabinet Brand: Homecrest
Door Style/Wood/Finish: Kendrick, Highland, and Waldron in Paintable Hardwood—Lakeside
Countertops: Café Countertops, Hand Rubbed Oil-Smoke Oak
Designer: Amber Moreland
Ready to add a beverage bar to your kitchen? Visit your nearest Sims-Lohman showroom to get started! Design work and estimates are free, and we can help with the whole process, with financing through GreenSky and installation with our ProInstall program! Set up an appointment today!
