Create a personalized space for coffee cups and supplies with these coffee shop ideas. From DIY coffee carts to custom nooks in dining rooms, there are options for every space and budget.
Thinking of setting up a coffee shop or coffee station in your home but not sure where to start? This is the post for you! I’ve rounded up the best DIY coffee stations in different design styles and sizes, so you can create one whether you’re working with a small space or a large one. Plus, I share everything I recommend including your space so it’s the perfect balance between function and style.
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What should be included in a café?
Exactly what you choose to include will be a person depends on how much space you have. But here are the things that most coffee shops include:
Coffee Basics
- coffee maker (This is our coffee maker for years and love)
- Choice of coffee or beans
- K cups (if using them)
- coffee grinder
- coffee dispenser (Can’t believe it took me so long to get one of these – amazing)
- 6 to 8 coffee cups or coffee cups
- Few coffee mugs for travel
- portable grip (I use this little thing every day to stir collagen powder into my coffee)
- milk foam (I only use it when I have time to enjoy my coffee, but it’s very nice)
- Packages for storing things like sugar/sweetener of choice, collagen powder, etc.
my choice coffee accessories
These items are completely optional and will depend on how much space you have as well as what you like/care about!
- Coffee Bar Decor (scroll through some of my favorites below)
Now that you have an idea of what to include in your home coffee station, let’s take a look at some of the great coffee shop ideas out there!
DIY Coffee Bar ideas and inspiration
Use a rotating coffee bar cart in a small space
All you need is a mobile cart and your favorite coffee supplies to create this functional and adorable coffee station! Just place the cart near an outlet in the dining room, family room, or wherever you like!
If you don’t want to buy a moving cart, you can Make a DIY coffee cart with copper and wood Just like Hey Wanderer did. Very elegant and practical.
If you’ve ever wondered “how to make a cheap coffee shop?” This might be the perfect solution for you. This is clean and simple DIY rolling coffee cart They cost less than $50 to build. Like the others above, you can really put this anywhere in your home as long as you are near an outlet to plug your coffee machine into!
Use an old wardrobe as a coffee station
I love coffee like most people, but my love for coffee isn’t why I set up a coffee area in the breakfast nook of our house (we didn’t need another table because we usually eat at our house. dark blue dining room or on our kitchen island). The truth is that we have limited space for our kitchen table and we don’t want to cover up a large portion of it with a coffee maker and related stuff! We created this simple cafe using a file An old simplified wardrobe that I drew. Cabinet drawers hold coffee filters, extra coffee, and coffee and tea cups. And the top surface is perfect for a coffee maker, tea kettle and bowls. From afar, you would never guess that this is a dedicated cafe. It just looks like a sitting area!
You can tour my coffee station in the short video below.
Add shelves
If you’re short on space, add some vertical storage. I love the look of this pegboard shelving combo!
and this is Colorful coffee bar Combines a small wardrobe with shelves to increase storage without taking up more floor space.
Turn a closet into a beverage station
Do you have an unused closet? Turn a closet into this DIY Beverage Station By adding some cupboards and a shelf. It’s a perfect place to include a coffee bar. And I love that there is a mini fridge included – it would be a perfect place to keep your cream or half and half!
Farm coffee bars
It’s not hard to find a lot of coffee stations on the farm, but this Cafe by Bless’er House Is one of my favourites! I tweaked that gorgeous marble top piece and gave it a new look. Then she added an inexpensive IKEA dish rack on top of it to hold coffee mugs and some decor.
Here’s another farmhouse look that saves space – it folds into a small corner! This is a clever use of space and I love the mug rack!
Add the blackboard
The duo behind Gray House Studio didn’t just make this one Make your own coffee bar from scratchbut they also made a file DIY framed chalkboard like that. I love how the chalkboard makes this coffee area look like a stylish retail café! This setting is in the breakfast nook, and it’s a great use of space.
Add a home coffee bar to your dining room
I love the idea of creating a coffee nook in the corner of the dining room, especially if you have a lot of guests and love serving coffee after dinner. This antique piece makes a beautiful statement and is a totally functional coffee station.
Use your kitchen counter space
If you have space on your kitchen counters for a coffee station, use it by all means!
While you’re at it, why not add interest to it with a feature like this DIY grooved arched accent wall?! How cool is this?
I love this too DIY modern coffee station. It’s part of her kitchen, but the stunning glossy wall treatment sets it apart!
Spread out if you have enough space
If you have an entire wall to spare, why not build an entire wall of DIY Kitchen Cabinets Under $200 And add your coffee station to the top?! I love that this creates the perfect spot for a coffee area but also adds plenty of storage for everything you might need!
I hope you’ve found the perfect inspiration for creating your own coffee area at home! If you need ideas for decorating your coffee shop once you’re done, check out the perfect art and decor options below!
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