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Make room for small spaces
Photo by Polina Pigulevsky
Just like how designer Whitney Spinks of 27 South Home Group transformed an ungainly arched alcove into a sleek coffee station using bright white cabinetry and glossy subway tile, with natural wood shelves adding a bit of warmth.
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Install the rails system
Sarah Ligoria Trump 3
Hanging Cabinet Skirts
The most beloved
Revamp your bar cart by hanging a sink skirt or fabric curtain with trim to create a hidden space to hide a large coffee machine, glasses, bags of beans, and more.
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Make space in your butler pantry
Allison Corona 5
Refill your bar cart
Beautiful mess
When designing a coffee bar for your home or office, make sure you stock it with essentials to suit every taste. This office coffee cart includes machines for coffee, espresso, and French press coffee, as well as a range of sweeteners and syrups.
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Build a custom shelf
Design: Velinda Hellen; Photography: Sara Ligorria-Tramp
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Hide the essentials
Heidi Harris 8
Upcycle an old sideboard
The house I create
This blogger gave her white sideboard a makeover by spray painting it black, including the hardware. The black coffee station provides contrast against the white decor.
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Delegate Counter Space
Photo by Polina Pigulevsky
You don't need a big, fancy unit; you just need a space to make coffee. Take inspiration from designers Natalie Beach and Chuck Womack's Kitchen Envy and install a large coffee machine under a floating shelf.
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Change your decorations for each season
Sarah Joy's Blog
Add a seasonal touch to your coffee station: florals for spring/summer, pumpkins for fall, evergreens for winter. Purchase a wooden mug tree and rotate the mugs on display every few months.
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Acquiring vintage furniture
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Create a drink corner
Margaret Rajic
Designer Kate Marker took inspiration from timeless British kitchens to come up with this gorgeous pantry cabinet. Heavy doors open to reveal a collection of mugs, and the Native Trails Malibu sink makes it easy to prepare your morning coffee.
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Mix cabinet colors
Christopher Stark
While the rest of this modern kitchen features pastel blue cabinetry, the coffee bar cabinetry stands out with its wooden cabinetry and glass panels. Clara Jung of Banner Day Interiors has placed modern white mugs and a beautiful espresso machine in the see-through cabinetry.
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Use hooks to display your mugs
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In the corner of a home office, this antique console table holds a high-tech coffeemaker alongside stylish lamps and lush plants. In the photo above, Christine Higgs of @forthehome hangs coffee mugs, dishware, tea towels, decorative items, and more from a gold rod with S-hooks.
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Designate your kitchen space
Abigail Jackson Photography
Whether it's a spacious kitchen or a separate butler pantry, make sure to set aside a space dedicated to your coffee supplies. CAROLYNLEONA founder Liz Goldberg also added a wine fridge, so this setup can transition seamlessly from day to night.
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Consider a bold backsplash
David Patterson 17
Install a coffee bar in your office
Christopher Dibble 18
Remodel your closet
Laurie Glenn
Here, interior designer Ashley Gilbreath transformed a closet into a stylish coffee bar. Built-in shelves are perfect for storing mugs, stirrers, and coffee grounds, while decorative curtains help hide storage and extra supplies.
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Putting it all away
Sarah Trump Ligoria
Hidden behind a beautiful Ross Allan reclaimed timber exterior, this coffee and tea bar comes equipped with a collection of mugs, teapots, a cold brew maker and, most notably, a coffee maker.The doors close so you can pack up the coffee station come the afternoon.
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Add Floating Shelves
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Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the Associate Lifestyle Editor at Good Housekeeping, covering all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she contributed to publications such as ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine, and LODGING Magazine, as well as creating product copy for home brands such as BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, five of which were with Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas, and gift guides for every occasion. She also has a passion for heartwarming TV, writing about hit shows such as Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, and Hallmark Channel's When Calls the Heart.
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