How To Style A Coffee Bar

Let’s create a coffee bar station so that you can enjoy making this delicious beverage in peace every morning.

Hosting a coffee party is not only fun, but trending. I couldn’t believe how many people searched the internet for How To Host A Coffee Party. But, if you’re anything like me, you like drinking coffee in the comfort of your own home, alone!

We currently live in a small two bedroom apartment and when space is limited, I like to create an ambiance that speaks, “Home Sweet Home!”

Most homes these days have coffee bar stations on their counter tops. It’s becoming more convenient because appliances & gadgets are being manufactured with minimalism in mind. The bulk is so not in anymore coffee friends.

HOW TO STYLE A COFFEE BAR/CART/STATION

The Counter Top Style-

Clean the counter top so it’s free of clutter and be sure you can set up one area of the kitchen just for coffee. The coffee maker is the focal point. I prefer displaying an all in one system.

Place the coffee maker over to the side. You can also choose to put the coffee maker in the middle of the counter. As a stylist it just looks better to me, like this:

This is a simple, elegant way to showcase your machines. Next you’ll need your accessories.

I put all of our coffee essentials either below, in a cupboard, or on a shelf above. I’ve seen people organize their kitchen drawers just for coffee/tea related items. So, if you have a drawer to spare, use it!

When you are styling your coffee bar, you only want the things you need exposed. Especially if you have a small space. Hide the rest. Fill the sugar and coffee cups as needed. A decorative set is all you need. These are so versatile. You can put almost anything in them. The frugal gal in me just uses a mug!

You can hang a coffee sign on the wall area if you don’t have a tile back splash.

Add live houseplants for an instant mood booster.

The Coffee Cart Style-

In our home we have two coffee stations. One on the counter and one on a cart. You can create your own coffee bar by using any piece of furniture. I currently have the one cup station on a utility cart. You can use a plant stand, an old dresser and/or even a side table as a coffee bar. If you have an older piece that you are no longer using or you stumble upon a fab thrift find, think outside the box of what the original piece was used for. The plant stand I found at Home Goods had 3 small drawers underneath and an area below to place baskets and things. It’s on our IG if you want to get an idea. You can interchange often.

You’ll Need:

• A Cart To Create Your Bar or an Area on the Counter (preferably one that has a cabinet above or below for storing essentials)
• Coffee Maker & Espresso Maker
• Mugs
• Sugar Packets or Dish Bowl to Put sugar in
• K-cups, Ground Coffee, Pods (depending on your liking)
• Coffee Beans- for decor, smells, (I use a large clear glass jar to fill because it looks lovely) and easy grinding the night before. Keep the coffee grinder in a cabinet below when done using
• Essentials like small spoons, spoon dish or use a napkin/paper towel

Place your coffee maker as the focal point and stack your mugs beside it on top of your furniture piece! You don’t need a lot. A few mugs goes a long way. Store the other cups underneath your cart. What’s fantastic about this piece of furniture is that it’s small enough and functional enough to craft out your coffee bar.

Coffee bar styling is simple and fun. Remember that less is more. You don’t have to purchase a ton of equipment or products to feature a gorgeous bar in your home.

Most coffee bars you see on Pinterest are overwhelmed with too much. For me anyways. You can maximize to your liking.

We have these machines in our home:

• Ninja
• Pour Over Coffee Makers (stored in a cabinet)
• Nespresso Machine with Milk Frother (stored when not using)
• Grinder

Until next time, more coffee please.

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