Increasingly, designers have been turning awkward kitchen alcoves into breakfast nooks, coffee bars, and snack bars.

To give the coffee bar a more homely look, you can add wooden furniture and utensils, along with mason jar glass and an old touch.

Each week, Mansion Global tackles a topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week, we discuss tips for carving out a coffee bar in your primary ...