Home Rooms Kitchen
ByEmily Way
Updated: Oct. 02, 2023
Look forward to waking up with these clever coffee bar ideas, courtesy of a coffee snob.
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As someone who indulges in nearly every kind of coffee—from flavorful pour-overs to zippy espresso shots courtesy of my smart coffee maker. The best way to get out of bed on a weekday? A home brewing station that utilizes clever coffee bar ideas.
From finding space for a rugged Stanley French press to setting up a cold brew coffee station, the best home coffee bar ideas combine storage, accessories and—of course—a cafe-style bar cart.
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Briones Bar Cabinet
The best coffee bar ideas incorporate a coffee bar table, like this beautiful Briones bar cabinet. Store mugs in the six mini-shelves. Then, utilize the three larger open shelves for add-ins like syrups. Underneath, a sizable cabinet includes room for machines and coffee maker cleaning tools. On top, a two-tier table offers plenty of space to brew, grind and measure out your beans.
Snag it in one of four colors that coordinate with nearly any decor style. Pop it in the kitchen, office or dining room and enjoy a barista-style brew right from home!
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Amata Wood Kitchen Cart
Coffee bar ideas for small spaces don’t have to be drab. The Amata wood kitchen cart is small enough to slide into a corner. Four locking wheels make it easy to roll it from room to room. Two drawers in the front hold tools like scoops and whisks, while the two-shelf cabinet has enough room for unsightly items like K-Cup pods.
Make a mean-but-messy cup? A towel rack on the side makes it easy to wipe away any coffee maker spills on the attached butcher block counter.
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Wall-Mounted Coffee Mug Rack
When it comes to kitchen coffee bar ideas, make sure to utilize your wall space, too. This wall-mounted coffee mug rack is perfect for smaller spaces or coffee bars without cabinets. Simply use the included hardware to quickly and easily mount it above your beverage corner.
Made from high-quality, heavy-duty boards, this mug rack is resistant to cracks, wear and dents. It’s sturdy enough to hold up to twelve mugs or—for tumbler enthusiasts—several Brumate Toddys. A handy shelf on top offers space for additional mugs, coffee containers or coffee bar decor.
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Coffee Bar Accessories Organizer
The best coffee bar ideas for the kitchen consider storage. After all, it’s important to carve out space for a java enthusiast’s growing collection of brew tools. This coffee bar organizer boasts space for not just K-Cups, but also mugs, mix-ins and small machines.
Need to figure out a spot for your Aeropress, but don’t want to stuff it in a cupboard? Display it in the lower basket. Stow up to 48 K-Cups in the sizable rack on top. The mug hooks on the side keep cups within arm’s reach—an important feature for those who hate fumbling for glassware before their first cup.
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K-Cup Holder
Mini coffee coffee bar ideas are best for those in a smaller abode, such as an apartment. Consider displaying your Keurig K-Slim, tools and flavorings on top of this wooden K-Cup holder. Thanks to two-tier drawers, each holder hosts up to 48 K-Cups.
The top surface is sizable enough to fit a smaller brewer plus a few coffee bar accessories like tumblers, syrups and stirrers. Set the holder on top of the kitchen counter for a mini coffee bar, or add it to a cart with more kitchen storage for a fully furnished home cafe.
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Airtight Food Storage Containers Set
Nearly all DIY home coffee bar ideas include some kind of airtight container for storing grounds and beans. This airtight food storage container set is our top pick for the job. They arrive in a set of nine, which is perfect for bean-obsessed folks like me who enjoy rotating between different varieties.
Apart from the airtight containers and lids, each set comes with nine scoops and a set of reusable labels. This makes it easy to identify each blend and portion out the proper amount of grounds in each cup. In addition to storing ground coffee, the containers are also useful for spices, oatmeal, sugar and cereal.
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Vacuum Coffee Canister
Modern coffee bar ideas call for modern coffee storage solutions. This splurge-worthy vacuum coffee canister is for the biggest bean enthusiasts. A battery-powered vacuum seal system forces air out, which locks in freshness and preserves flavor.
Oxidation alters the flavor and aromas of coffee beans, which can lead to bitterness. For those who spend serious dollars on their preferred beans, protecting the flavor is well worth the cost of this fancy canister. As a bonus, the airtight seal helps keep coffee fresh while traveling. No more buying cheap beans for your camp coffee!
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Reactive Glaze Stoneware Mugs
While some of us take our morning beverage with us in a travel tumbler, others opt to enjoy their brew at home. These reactive glaze stoneware mugs make every cup feel like a cafe-style beverage thanks to the gorgeous colors and unique patterns caused by the stone firing process.
Choose from six pretty shades, or mix and match your dream set. At a petite 3.5 inches tall, these mid-sized mugs fit into most of the coffee bar cabinet ideas above. However, they’re so pretty that you may prefer to display them on the counter!
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Coffee Syrup Dispensers
Nothing elevates a home coffee bar like fancy flavorings, especially when they’re on display in these pretty coffee syrup dispensers. Not only do these 500 ml glass bottles preserve freshness, but the golden pumps and 84 easy-to-remove waterproof labels take any home coffee bar from “snooze” to “stunning.”
Each purchase comes with six bottles—perfect for the person who likes to mix and match their flavors. The metal-style PVC pumps dispense approximately half a teaspoon of syrup per pump. Use a flavor that’s not included on one of the 32 pre-printed flavor labels? Easy solution, write in your own custom blend with one of the 20 blank labels.
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Coffee Guide Canvas Painting
Let’s talk coffee bar decor ideas. While avoiding clutter is front-of-mind, adding a few finishing touches really brings a space together. This coffee guide canvas painting doesn’t just fill up blank wall space. Instead, it shows how to construct eight of the most popular coffee drinks, from a café latte to a flat white.
Apart from looking lovely on the wall, this canvas print also makes a thoughtful gift for coffee lovers.
How to Stock a Home Coffee Bar
Finding items for a home coffee bar is difficult when there are so many stores to choose from. Places like Lowes offer tons of options for bar carts and kitchen islands. Similarly, stores like Wayfair, Walmart and Amazon are perfect spots to locate coffee accessories like canisters, K-Cup storage and mugs.
When stocking a home coffee bar, consider everything you enjoy about your morning cup. Sugar, syrups and non-dairy creamers can be stored in pretty pump bottles and canisters. Beans and grounds should be emptied into their own labeled storage containers to preserve freshness.
Some brewers, like a pour-over or French press, look pretty on display. On the other hand, machine cleaners and tools can be kept in a cabinet beneath the bar to free up space.
Putting together a functional and eye-catching coffee bar takes time and patience. With the items above, you’re well on your way to building your dream coffee corner!
Originally Published: September 27, 2023
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Emily Way
As a former associate shopping editor for Family Handyman, Emily has covered everything from travel and food to DIY. She is passionate about locating the best products at prices that readers can afford. Her expertise lies in product testing and exploring viral products from Tiktok and Instagram.
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