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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.