Home coffee bar ideas to boost your morning routine

We’re a nation of coffee lovers. And you’re here, which means you must be one of us!

We love nothing more than a strong Americano to give us a buzz for the day ahead. But why spend money on a café bought brew when our home coffee bar ideas will help you recreate your favourite barista menu from home?

Setting up a home coffee bar in your kitchen doesn’t take up much space. But having a designated spot for all your coffee-making tools, crockery, syrups and stirrers to enjoy your cuppa does make a world of difference.

So whether you prefer a potent double espresso or a refreshing iced tea, read on for home coffee bar ideas that are sure to give you a buzz.

Let’s take a deep dive into home coffee bar ideas. We’ll look at what kit you need, where to place your coffee station and how even the smallest corner can fit in a coffee nook.

Baristas get ready to brew up and create a buzz at home.

Coffee station ideas

A home coffee bar or coffee station lets you create and enjoy café-quality drinks at home – whether you have time to sit and enjoy your flat white in peace or if you’re whipping up an on-the-go brew.

First, you need to choose an area of your kitchen that will work best and then decide what tools you need to craft your favourite coffee.

Read on for some red-hot tips to setting up a home coffee bar:

Pick a spot

Coffee station ideas don’t need masses of space. Consider using a corner of a worktop, a small table or a bar cart on wheels so your freshly brewed coffees can be taken to your guests.

Site your home coffee bar near utilities

Coffee makers, milk frothers and coffee grinders need to be close to an electricity source and water supply, so bear this in mind.

Research your equipment

Take time researching what coffee equipment you need and what works for your budget.

• Do you want an espresso maker?
• Srip coffee pot or a capsule coffee machine?
• Do you prefer ground coffee or coffee beans (a bean to cup machine with a built-in milk frother is easier to use but can be expensive)?

Store your kit

Find a home for mugs, mug racks, coffee storage (ground or whole coffee beans), measuring scoop, spoons and extras such as sugar and syrups. Do you want your kit on display on open shelving or behind closed doors. The style of your kitchen might dictate this.

Stock up on coffee and tea supplies

Keep your home coffee bar stocked up with a good selection of blends. Some guests might prefer teas and tisanes so keep a good stash of these too.

Have a trial run

Have a trial run of your coffee routine to see if everything works smoothly.

Make sure you have adequate shelf or countertop room for coffee makers and other small appliances like frothers and kettles. You don’t want dangling or tangled cords getting in the way or causing a trip hazard.

Coffee nook ideas

We don’t need much more than a coffee nook to get our morning coffee routine spot on and geared up for the day.

These cute, dedicated coffee stations can showcase all your barista kit whatever size of space you have.

Here’s how to get a buzz out of your coffee nook at home.

Breakfast cupboards: These are popular designs features of a kitchen scheme that sit directly on top of the worktop. They have roller-style shutters or concertina-style doors that effortlessly reveal or hide away all your coffee kit as required. Check out our blog for more kitchen storage ideas.

Glass cabinets: Display you collection of mugs, cups and coffee accessories by repurposing a glass cabinet. For a vintage vibe, try floral crockery and painted cupboards.

Retro styling: Pastel coloured coffee makers, milk frothers and kettles will create the cutest diner vibe in your coffee nook.

Steal a corner of a larder: If your kitchen is space-starved, consider stealing a corner of a larder or utility room to set up a coffee nook.

Coffee bar ideas for small spaces

Setting up a DIY home coffee bar doesn’t need masses of space. The priority is making sure your coffee machine has adequate clearance and is near a plug socket.

Be inspired by these small space hacks and create the coolest coffee bar for crafting artisan brews and blends at home.

• Look at available vertical space if your worktop space is tight. Add wall shelving and hooks to stash your coffee kit within easy reach of the action.

• Set up a coffee bar behind a cabinet with space-saving sliding doors. Pocket doors that neatly slide out of sight within a side cavity are another space-saving hero.
• Place all your coffee making kit on a bar cart with wheels. This portable coffee bar can also double up as a cocktail station.
• Use an unused corner of the kitchen and install shelving and racks. Stick to a single colour to enhance the visual appearance of a clutter-free, coffee hub.

• Transform a small cupboard and invest in a compact coffee machine that fits snugly inside.
• Call on the expertise of a carpenter or kitchen expert if you are remodelling a small kitchen space and want to squeeze in a coffee bar.

Get help in making your coffee bar at home a reality

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