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If you’re a die-hard coffee lover like me, you can’t operate without your morning cup of joe. As much as I love swinging by Starbucks before going into work, I don’t always have time for it. Therefore, when I saw a friends’ professional looking coffee station right in their own kitchen, I knew I had to incorporate my own coffee station at my home. And I’m here to share alllll the inspiration with you, so you can have your own coffee bar too!

Therefore, if you’re unable to function without your morning cup of coffee, follow along for the best coffee station ideas!

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What is a coffee station?

Before I saw my friends’ beautiful concoction, my coffee supplies were scattered all over my kitchen countertops. Trust me, with a kitchen coffee station you won’t be trying to find stirrers or creamer anymore!

So what exactly is a DIY coffee station? Well, a coffee station is essentially a dedicated place where you can store all of your coffee making supplies in one convenient area. It depends how next level you want to take your DIY coffee bar, but if you really put some effort in, your home coffee station can look and function like a professional cafe! I mean, how cool is that!?

What are the benefits of a coffee bar?

In addition to completely elevating your coffee game, there are many benefits to having an at home coffee bar.

Firstly, if you’re juggling the stressors of children, work, and all of life’s craziness, it can be challenging to put time aside for yourself… to even drink your coffee! Like I mentioned earlier, running to Starbucks or your local coffee stand is not always an option. Therefore, by having a coffee nook in your own home, you’ll hopefully be able to put some time aside for yourself. Talk about convenience!

Secondly, you will save money! Long gone are the days of spending an obscene $7 for a sub-par latte at the local coffee shop. Plus, I know that before I had a coffee station, I was constantly misplacing coffee beans, syrups, sweeteners, and all that fun stuff. Therefore, I was always having to go buy more, only to find it days later. Trust me, you won’t have to worry about this with your own coffee corner.

Thirdly, there are many benefits of simply just drinking coffee. For instance, drinking coffee can can reduce your risk for Type 2 Diabetes, improve energy levels, reaction times and can even drastically improve physical performance.

Fourthly, incorporating a coffee bar into your home decor will leave you so much more kitchen counter space!

Lastly, a coffee bar or even coffee cart is seriously so cute and totally adds to your interior design. So, let’s take your decor ideas to the next level with a coffee cabinet or coffee bar cart!

What should I put on my coffee station?

If you’re ready to take the leap and incorporate a coffee station into your home, let’s discuss the coffee essentials you’ll need!

Coffee machine (s) – a french press, coffee pot, keurig, espresso machine…whatever your go-to coffee maker is!
Coffee mug rack (this is so convenient for hanging coffee cups and looks super cute!)
Sweeteners, creamers, pitchers, tea bags, etc
Spoons or stirrers
Functional storage space (whether you have mason jars to store coffee beans or simple bins to place excess coffee supplies)

How do you set up a small coffee station?

If you’re dealing with a small space but still want a cute coffee nook, do not fret! Get inspired by these ideas below:

Firstly, think about creating a coffee station by using a bar cart. They come in all sizes and are usually on wheels, so you can move them around!

Secondly, another great home coffee station idea for a smaller space is revamping part of your kitchen counter. Block off the space with bins to store coffee supplies, place your coffee machine there and TA-DA!

Thirdly, think about hanging supplies from the wall. If you have a small kitchen, you can buy stylish wall hangers and save A TON of space!

So, on the best coffee station ideas…

If you’re looking for the best coffee bar ideas to revamp your current coffee routine, keep reading!

Farmhouse Coffee Station

In conclusion on the best coffee station ideas…

So, are you ready to take your coffee addiction to the next level!? Because these ideas above are fairly simple to incorporate into your kitchen home design. So, what are you waiting for!?