35 Creative Coffee Bar Ideas to Start Your Morning Off Right (2024)

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If your mornings begin with a fresh brew, it's important to keep your routine running smoothly — yes, we believe a great cup of joe can change the trajectory of your day. Whether it's a built-in coffee cabinet, corner coffee counter or kitchen pantry, we've rounded up coffee bar ideas that prove you don't need a luxe setup to capture the function and ambiance of your favorite coffee shop right at home.

It's easy to create a cafe-level beverage when you designate a space in your home for daily coffee essentials like pods or grounds, syrups and coffee makers. Not to mention, all of these DIY projects will elevate your home style, whether your kitchen design is modern, retro or farmhouse. Even if you're working with a small kitchen where every square inch counts, you'll find a setup that inspires you (hint: rolling bar carts, converted closets and hidden coffee cabinets are great ways to maximize space).

As you scroll, you'll find a ton of simple decorating ideas that add charm to your coffee bar. Think playful cabinet colors and bold backsplashes, plus hanging mug displays, floating shelves and wall art. We've also included genius upcycling ideas that involve turning thrifted furniture into striking coffee stations. And it's not all about caffeine, we've sprinkled in easy ways to customize the area with tasty treats, tea bags, hot cocoa or even wine and liquor.

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Mix Cabinet Colors

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Whereas the rest of this modern kitchen has pastel blue cabinets, the coffee bar cabinet stands out with wood cabinetry and glass panels. Clara Jung of Banner Day Interiors fills the see-through cabinet with modern white mugs and a stunning espresso machine.

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Display Mugs Using Hooks

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Located in the corner of a home office, this antique console table houses a high-tech coffee maker, alongside a trendy lamp and lush houseplant. Above, Christine Higgs of @forthehome uses gold rods with S-hooks to hang coffee mugs, utensils, tea towels and a few decorative items.

SHOP S-HOOKS

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Bring in Gorgeous Greenery

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Instantly bring color to your kitchen coffee bar with a few houseplants, which look beautiful paired with wooden accents. We love how Jenny Williamson, principal designer of West Rose Design, makes use of the vertical space by adding floating shelves for tiers of greenery.

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Merge Modern With Vintage

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Turn your coffee bar into a focal point by blending modern and vintage elements, like a mirrored backsplash, fluted cabinet doors and antique-inspired hardware. Here, the Mendelson Group adds hooks under the cabinets to display mugs and a bar sink for easy coffee prep.

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Maximize an Awkward Alcove

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If you've got a small nook or crevice adjacent to the kitchen, you have a perfect opportunity to turn it into a tucked-away coffee bar. To complete this stylish alcove, Jill Perry, interior designer at Design Works Studio, opts for dark blue cabinetry and wood floating shelves above for extra storage.

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Paint an Old Dresser

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Here's an affordable idea to consider. Repurpose a thrifted dresser (or one you're no longer using) into a coffee bar by painting it a fresh hue. Use the drawers to store coffee filters, coffee grinds, tea bags and mugs, then put your coffee machine and tea kettle up top.

See more at Kaleidoscope Living »

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Install a Prep Sink

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Instead of going back and forth to the kitchen sink, consider a prep sink in your coffee station. Filling the coffee machine and rinsing coffee mugs just got so much easier.

See more at The Handmade Home »

SHOP BAR SINK

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Designate a Space in the Kitchen

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Whether you have a spacious kitchen or separate butler's pantry, reserve a dedicated space for your coffee supplies. Liz Goldberg, founder of CAROLYNLEONA, also adds a wine fridge, so this area can effortlessly transition from day to night.

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Add Floating Shelves

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Paired with a geometric accent wall, two rustic wood shelves store coffee mugs and canisters filled with coffee grounds. Don't forget to layer in coffee-themed decor and a few houseplants to complete the aesthetic.

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Convert a Closet

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Here, interior designer Ashley Gilbreath converted a closet into a stylish coffee bar. The built-in shelves are perfect for storing mugs, stirrers and coffee grounds, while the decorative curtain helps hide storage and extra supplies.

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Tuck Everything Away

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Hidden behind beautiful Ross Alan reclaimed lumber cladding, this coffee and tea bar is equipped with a collection of mugs, a tea pot, cold brew maker and most notability, a coffee maker. The doors tuck in, so you can put away your coffee station when the afternoon rolls around.

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Transition From Day to Night

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Keep the drinks — caffeinated or otherwise — going from morning to night. This day-to-night cart is big enough to store the ingredients and accessories for morning brews, nightcaps and everything in between.

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Build a Beverage Nook

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Inspired by timelessness of English kitchens, designer Kate Marker dreamed up this gorgeous pantry cabinet. Open the stately doors to reveal your mug collection, then use the Native Trails Malibu sink to easily prep your morning coffee.

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Consider a Bold Backsplash

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Turn your coffee area into a design statement by going bold with the backsplash and countertop, like Unscripted Interior Design does here. If you have the space, a small round sink makes coffee prep that much easier.

RELATED: Stylish Kitchen Backsplash Ideas for Every Style and Budget

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Bring the Coffee Bar Into the Office

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With a hidden coffee station inside this built-in desk, you won't even need to leave your office to make yourself a cup of afternoon coffee. With a sophisticated cabinet color, interior designer Krisanna Sanders of Recast Homes ensures your guests will have no idea what's inside.

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Go Glam

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From the mirrored backsplash to the sleek gold accents, this coffee bar by Malka Helft of Think Chic Interiors makes a statement without overshadowing the rest of the kitchen. The cabinets above and below are ideal for storing mugs, utensils and other frequently used ingredients.

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Thrift an Antique Buffet

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For a true trash-to-treasure DIY, coat an antique buffet with a glossy finish to give it a more modern feel. Cover any imperfections with baskets, jars and an assortment on monochromatic mugs.

See more at Bless'er House »

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Turn Dishware Into Decor

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Designate a space in your kitchen to your morning coffee routine. Add floating shelves to ensure your coffee maker, grounds and mugs are all within reach — plus the collection looks gorgeous on display in this space by Becca Casey of Becca Interiors.

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Elevate With Wallpaper

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Turn a spare closet into a stylish coffee bar by covering the wall with a bold temporary wallpaper and dotting the shelves with decorative accents.

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Add Pocket Cabinet Doors

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You can leave these cabinet doors open while you make your coffee without worrying you'll walk into them, since the doors easily tuck inside the cabinet. Designed by Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions, this kitchen features a built-in coffee station complete with a small shelf that fits a small collection of coffee mugs.

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35 Creative Coffee Bar Ideas to Start Your Morning Off Right (2024)

FAQs

35 Creative Coffee Bar Ideas to Start Your Morning Off Right? ›

A coffee bar can be as simple as a coffee machine in a designated spot on a kitchen counter or a bar cart. Use a decorative tray to corral mugs, spoons, a bowl for sugar or sweetener, and a small pitcher for milk or cream. Source thrift stores for inexpensive items that will look collected over time.

How do I set up a good coffee bar? ›

A coffee bar can be as simple as a coffee machine in a designated spot on a kitchen counter or a bar cart. Use a decorative tray to corral mugs, spoons, a bowl for sugar or sweetener, and a small pitcher for milk or cream. Source thrift stores for inexpensive items that will look collected over time.

How to make a coffee station at home? ›

You can create a functional coffee station using a variety of surfaces. Take advantage of empty countertop space and utilize decorative trays, trivets or stands to keep supplies organized. You can also repurpose a side table, end table, night stand, bar cart or hutch.

What goes on a coffee bar? ›

Set up your coffee bar on a dedicated space of countertop or clear off a small kitchen cart and place your fixings there. Put out mugs, stirrers and spoons for adding goodies, plus festive beverage napkins and coasters to help protect your tabletops from rings.

What color is best for coffee bar? ›

Colors: Brown, olive green, beige, umber, dark orange

An earthy color palette features colors found organically in nature, including shades of brown, green, and some neutral colors. An earthy color scheme is ideal for relaxed and welcoming environments like cafes, bars, and trendy restaurants.

How do you make coffee brands stand out? ›

Coffee branding basics
  1. Your values. Do you make ethical and environmentally friendly coffee? ...
  2. Your buyers' values. Do you know who your customers are? ...
  3. Where your brand fits into the industry. ...
  4. How your coffee stands apart from its caffeinated competitors.

What do you put in a coffee bar at home? ›

“Consider which mugs, canisters, bowls, and silverware you will need.” Depending on your available storage space, stock up on supplies, from coffee beans, tea, cocoa, and sweeteners, to straws, stirrers, and napkins.

Does a coffee bar have to be in the kitchen? ›

I think home coffee stations tend to be in the kitchen most often because that way it is near a water source (and the dishwasher). However, if you have a nice corner or area in a nearby sitting room, dining room, or even an office that would function well as your home coffee station, then utilize that space.

What is a coffee bar called? ›

A coffeehouse, coffee shop, or café is an establishment that primarily serves various types of coffee, espresso, latte, and cappuccino. Some coffeehouses may serve cold drinks, such as iced coffee and iced tea, as well as other non-caffeinated beverages.

What room does coffee bar go in? ›

Kitchen Countertop

Defiantly the most popular option for a coffee bar, in which everyone can adopt. The kitchen countertop is the easiest and most affordable way to set up your coffee station.

Are coffee BARs profitable? ›

Owners of small to medium-sized coffee shops can make anywhere from $60,000-$160,000 annually . Usually, the owner's salary is between 2% and 6% of the restaurant's sales. In a small operation, your salary may be a higher percentage of the profits, relative to how much labor you put in.

How much does it cost to build a coffee bar? ›

On average, the cost to open a coffee shop with seating is between $80,000 and $300,000. However, it is possible to open a coffee shop for less.

How many bar should a good coffee machine have? ›

The ideal level of BAR passing through your coffee grounds should be around 7-11 BARs of pressure, though some espresso machines will be able to hit higher BAR. Machines capable of hitting 9 BARs of pressure will have the ability to produce a rich and concentrated espresso shot.

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