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Coffee Bar Ideas
It's hard to imagine a world without coffee, a world where you don't have your favorite roasts and brews on hand. Fall in love with coffee all over again by adding a coffee station to your home, and you'll wonder how you've gone so long without one.
Coffee Bar 101
Maybe the day doesn't start until the caffeine hits your bloodstream, or maybe you simply love the ritual of making a cup of joe. If you're a coffee enthusiast, this morning beverage deserves a special place in your home no matter what. A coffee station can give you all the charm and atmosphere of your favorite cafe within the comfort for your own kitchen. It's perfect for making your guests feel at home and keeping your coffee necessities organized.
Coffee Bar Essentials
Milk Frother
Look no further than your kitchen when the need for a morning latte strikes. A milk frother is like the icing on the cake of your coffee accessories. This tool often comes as an attachment on an espresso machine, but a handheld frother is easy on your wallet and simple to use.
Mugs
Deck out your coffee station with your favorite mugs. Keep it uniform with all-white latte mugs, or get colorful if your taste is more eclectic. If you're a coffee connoisseur, take things to the next level by including mugs that match your coffee's style. Espresso, latte, or cappuccino mugs make for a fun coffee shop experience and offer stylish serving options.
Coffee Syrup
Add flavor to your coffee station with syrups that customize your drink. Syrups add a fun factor to your coffee, and there's a flavor for everyone. Look for coffee syrup in pump bottles to minimize mess.
Coffee Grinder
If you prefer whole bean coffee when trying to achieve the freshest brew, then a coffee grinder is a must. Though these range from industrial sizes to simple hand-crank designs, you'll probably benefit from a small electric grinder that's easy to store.
Coffee Bar Accents
Tray
A tray is a stylish and functional way to help you group and organize similar elements at your coffee station. A tray will keep napkins, spoons, and mugs neat and keep fragile items safe on your coffee bar.
Coffee Sign
Make your coffee bar the real deal with a menu or sign that openly proclaims your love for all things java. Use a small chalkboard to write your own menu, or choose a fun cafe-style sign.
Napkins
Napkins can add a pop of color to your design and act as a stylish way to tackle spills on the spot. Look for your favorite colors and patterns, and keep some on a shelf or in a basket near your coffee station.
Table Lamp
Light the way to the perfect cup of coffee with a table lamp. Added light makes for a cheery space to prepare your coffee and can give a small space some height. Find a lamp with a tall, thin base, which will still provide light but won't take up too much space among your coffee gadgets.
Coffee Bar
No matter what style you're going for, every coffee station starts with a great serving space. This could be as simple as making room on your kitchen counter, or using a separate piece of furniture that lets you have fun with different placements. Whatever space you have to work with, there are plenty to ways to create a stylish and functional coffee station.
...every coffee station starts with a great serving space.
Coffee Bar Styles
Bar Cart
If you're constantly entertaining or experimenting with new furniture arrangements, get things moving with an industrial-style bar cart. This makes for the perfect mobile coffee bar experience and adds urban flair to your room.
Buffet
Use a buffet to create a coffee bar with a vintage, homey look. The drawers offer plenty of storage with room to house all your coffee station needs. Give your dining room buffet new life by transforming it into a coffee bar, or look for an antique buffet to add shabby chic style.
Cafe Table
A quaint cafe table recreates the style of a French bistro or an Italian coffee shop right inside your kitchen. Style this European look with a round table that's great for making the most of corner space and for brewing a “perfecto” cup of coffee.
Countertop
If you have extra counter space in your kitchen, use it to your advantage! Reserve a spot in the kitchen for your coffee-making endeavors. Make your countertop coffee station stand out with coffee-themed decor. Everything you need for a morning jolt can be within arm's reach.
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Coffee Bar Storage
Help your coffee station do its job by including easy and accessible storage.
Your coffee station is a serving space and an extension of your kitchen. This means you want to keep everything you need in one spot while avoiding a mess. Help your coffee station do its job by including easy and accessible storage. Use these tips to keep your coffee station tidy and well-stocked.
Coffee Bar Storage Essentials
Hooks
Hooks aren't just for coats and keys. They make a great hangout spot for tea towels and mugs when space gets tight. Here, coffee mugs can stay safe without being shuffled around on a shelf. Install hooks on the underside of a floating shelf for a dual-purpose storage space.
Shelves
Go vertical with storage and add shelves to your coffee station design. Floating shelves are practical for an out-of-the-way decorative statement. Use them to store your canisters or to show off the decor that makes your coffee station unique.
Baskets
Place a small basket on top of your coffee bar and fill it with spoons or drink stirrers. If you want to have easy snacks on hand, keep granola bars in a basket beneath the bar. Crates are also a smart place for storing plates and silverware.
Canisters
These handy containers keep things fresh with airtight storage that adds personal style to your coffee station. Canisters are great for storing coffee and sugar so you get the most out of your supplies. Look for a set that complements your style, or go DIY and decorate your own.
Coffee Makers
You can't have a coffee station without the main act! There are so many ways to prepare a cup of joe — it's just a matter of your unique tastes and the rituals you love. Some methods take up a little more space than others, though. Be mindful of how much room there is for your coffee maker of choice when it's time to set up your coffee station.
There are so many ways to prepare a cup of joe — it's just a matter of your unique tastes and the rituals you love.
Coffee-Making Essentials
Espresso Machine
If you like coffee that is a little more involved, an espresso machine is right up your alley. It's the key to making the perfect cappuccino, an ideal latte, or a smooth shot. Espresso machines give you plenty of barista freedom and come in fun colors to match your coffee bar.
French Press
If you're a fan of a rich and creamy brew without espresso's intensity, a French press is the perfect in-between. This method provides the simplest brewing process and takes up little space. Not to mention it serves up the perfect amount of coffee for two.
Pour Over
A pour over coffee maker ensures a rich brew that undercuts bitterness. Though it takes more time than other brewing styles, it's worth it! This style is growing in popularity and will bring the intimacy of a boutique coffee shop into your home.
Single Cup Coffee Maker
Just because your mornings are busy doesn't mean you have to set aside precious minutes to make your coffee. A one-cup coffee maker is perfect for the person on the go. All you do is install the single-serve cup, press a button, and let this little machine work its magic. If you want to keep your coffee-making eco friendly, choose a refillable single-serve cup that you can use over and over.
Olivia comes from a long line of coffee-drinkers, and considers her need for caffeine a birthright. Over the past year, she has enjoyed the coffee bar in her home, but has fallen in love with the way it makes guests feel welcome and cozy.