Hot Cocoa and Coffee Bar – The Reveal!

I recently shared some Thrift Store Finds that are being used in our Hot Cocoa and Coffee Bar. I’ve been working on our Hot Cocoa and Coffee Bar for a month now, and it’s finally ready to be revealed! What do you think? 

Hot Cocoa and Coffee Bar

The space that our Hot Cocoa and Coffee Bar takes up used to have bi-fold doors and store our washer and dryer. But a few years ago the Hubs put them in our garage, built a pantry and left this area open.

From the moment the pantry was built I knew I wanted a Coffee & Wine Bar in the space. But as the years went by I decided that this space would best be used as a Hot Cocoa and Coffee Bar instead, and a month ago we got started on the project. 

Hot Cocoa and Coffee Bar
– getting started

We knew we wanted to the walls in this space to coordinate with the marble counter-tops, the backsplash, and ceramic tiled floor. There were thoughts on wallpaper, tile, and even a mural. But none of them jumped out at me.

Then we came across a technique that used 3 or more colors to create a marble looking effect. (not sure if that’s the right word) I decided to go with that technique and picked out a deep brown, a caramel, and a beige color to create my space. 

Hot Cocoa and Coffee Bar
-painting

Basically, you use a 4″ brush and a tool called a Wooster. Working in 12″x12″ sections, using the paintbrush smear a thick 6″ square of each color in that area. It’s supposed to be thick and runny after you’ve added all the colors you’re using them smear them together.

Take the Wooster and dab the paints, this blends and spreads them. Once you’ve got the look you want then move to the next section. Continue this process until the wall is completed.  The below image is how ours turned out. It looks slightly different without the furniture and wall decor.

Hot Cocoa and Coffee Bar
– cabinet before and after distressing

If you look in the background of the above image you can see a black cabinet. That was how the coffee bar cabinet looked before distressing. You can also tell that it was being used for a drop-all/store-all. One of the reasons I wanted to turn it into a Hot Cocoa and Coffee Bar area. 

This is how it turned out after distressing it. I used a white matte chalk paint and a scouring pad to distress the edges. The top I kept black but I  applied some gold wax in different areas. When it was dried I applied 4 coats of polyurethane to help seal and protect the top. Below is a better picture of the cabinet. 

Hot Cocoa and Coffee Bar
– Shelves

The shelves in the above picture were picked up at Hobby Lobby. They were unfinished so I painted them with the same white chalk paint as the cabinet. I distressed them a little and applied some black paint in those areas.

I am still debating whether or not to add legs to the cabinet. It would raise it off the ground and also hide the plug. I will let you know if I do and share pictures too. Now it’s time to decorate! My favorite part!! I will be changing the decor out seasonally and can’t wait to share each change with you all. 

Hot Cocoa and Coffee Bar
– decor

I bought the hanging pumpkin I grabbed at Michael’s and the Thankful & Blessed from the Dollar Store. But I made the monogrammed M, Hot Cocoa & Coffee Bar, #coffee, and the family sign. I am not sure I like the #coffee or the hot cocoa and coffee bar signs, but for now, they work. 

There will be a larger sign hanging above the shelves, but I haven’t made it yet. Well, honestly I haven’t figured out what I want it to say. I picked up the pumpkin with the bible verse on it from Walmart for $10. The little pumpkins I also got them there for .98 cents each.

Hot Cocoa and Coffee Bar
– decor cont. 

The mason jars although you can’t tell are distressed. I grabbed the flowers from Michael’s one day on sale. The hanging coffee cups are from the dollar store. We don’t drink out of them they are just for decoration. 

The Pumpkin Patch sign was another one I made. I am not sure I like it and will probably repaint it for next season. The truck needs to be bigger as well as the lettering. I used it only because it was done and I had so many other things to get done. 

The metal tray in the center of the cabinet was another thrift store find, I’ll tell you all about it in another article. I made the mason jar canisters which are distressed as well. They hold sugar, mini chocolate chips, and marshmallows.

Hot Cocoa and Coffee Bar
– all the other stuff 

I will be writing about the white canisters, little tea pot, yum plate, and cookie jar in another article. There is a little bit to explain about each one and I feel it would be best to do that in another article.

The below image is what the Hot Cocoa and Coffee Bar looks like today. I’ve made a few little changes with decor since the day it was finished. But I won’t be changing anything until after Thanksgiving, at that point I’ll be doing it up my Christmas decor.

The light you see is a motion sensor light and turns on when someone walks by. It’s great for the early morning hours and for late night trips for water. I love my hot cocoa and coffee bar. What do you think? 

Hot Cocoa and Coffee Bar 
– Final Thoughts

I believe our little cocoa and coffee bar turned out great. The wall took a few days to grow on us, as we weren’t sure if we liked it at first or not. The Hubs has never really liked the distressed look. But he’s adjusting and letting me do my own thing. I can’t wait to decorate this area each season. It’s going to be fun! 

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I am working on some DIY Christmas decor, decorating on a budget dollar store crafts, and some Christmas Knock-off decorations that I will be sharing in the upcoming days & weeks.