An at-home drink station is a must-have for the coffee connoisseur.

Create your own coffee bar with these stylish and functional ideas.

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Get inspired to perk up your morning routine with our coffee station ideas.

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These clever beverage hubs hold all the fixings for your favorite cup of joe in one convenient spot.

If you’re short oncounter space, don’t worryyou can create a coffee bar just about anywhere.

Consider abar cart, open shelves, inside a cabinet, or in your pantry to start.

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Take inspiration from these stylish (and functional!)

coffee bar stations and create your own at-home java spot.

Mount a hanging mug rack above to hold coffee cups and scoops.

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This single-cup coffee maker is just the right size for a small space.

Usegold hardwareand accessories to give the space a touch of glam.

Add a pretty table lamp and a bouquet of fresh flowers for the ultimate indulgent wake-up routine.

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The wall display is limited to a few colors for a deliberate palette that keeps it from looking messy.

Use Clear Containers

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An at-home java station can hold more than just coffee.

Add a second shelf of matching mugs for a cohesive aesthetic.

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Aplate of muffinsis a delicious breakfast or a tempting snack later in the day.

Keep things uncomplicated with a clean coffee station idea.

Add a bag of grounds, a jar of spoons, and a container of sugar in the caddy.

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Avase of flowersand a vintage coffee-themed hanging sign on the wall add a sweet yet simple touch.

Leave shelves above to use for displaying oversized bowls and other hard-to-store items to add a decorative element.

Place a cabinet against the wall to serve as a prep station.

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Hang a large mirror on a wall with no windows to reflect light coming in from across the room.

If you have guests,set out breakfast itemsand juice so your guests can help themselves.

Create more vertical storage byinstalling floating shelves.

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Since they’re out in the open,style these kitchen shelvesneatly while keeping supplies within reach.

Air-tight jars keep coffee and tea bags fresh, while a mug rack displays your favorite coffee cups.

Fun artwork will make guests smile while a clock keeps you on schedule for the day.

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Modernize the Look

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Streamline your morning coffee experience with a modern coffee setup.

Use a large kitchen cabinet to conceal the coffee or espresso machine.

Include beans in anairtight canisterand neatly line coffee cups on a nearby shelf.

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Use extra space tostash wine glassesand wine bottles when it’s time to switch from energizing to relaxing beverages.

This coffee station idea, designed for hot coffee lovers, takes advantage of the extra space.

It’s conveniently located near the dining area.

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Thepantry boasts generous storageand serving space andhouses a microwave.

The doors close to conceal the space during the rest of the day.

Make your coffee station movable by corralling everythingonto a tray.

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Keep it simple by adding a handful of matching mugs, saucers, and cream and sugar set.

If you’re hostingnon-coffee drinkers, add hot tea or cocoa options instead.

A few sweet snacks are always a good idea when people come to visit.

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The coffee machine niche is large enough to stow several stacks of cups.

The drawers below hold coffee, filters, and other hot beverage andbreakfast supplies.

This multi-tasking coffee station idea is simple to create.

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Carve Out a Coffee Station Idea

This cabinet configurationmaximizes a narrow wallnear acozy banquette.

The bright green details are continued on the banquette pillow to tie the two areas together.

This coffee station idea is around the corner from themain cooking space.

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The storage-richcabinet’s dark finishfurther separates the designated beverage area from the mostlywhite kitchen.

The built-in coffeemaker leaves counter space for bagels and muffins.

Keep cream and sugar servers filled to keep coffee prep to this spot.

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Abuilt-in microwaveand toaster complete the breakfast setup.

Line up mugs, bowls of single-serve pods, andboxes of teaso everything is visible and accessible.

Include coffee stirrers or a mug filled with small spoons for a quick stir of cream or sugar.

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The drawers below provide out-of-sight storage for other supplies, and awine fridgekeeps bottles cold for cocktail hour.

A floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelf is ideal for displaying a sizable collection of coffee cups.Store mugstogether so shelves look neat.

Rather than overloading the bookcase, hang extra mugs on a nearby wall.

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It might be worth splurging on a high-end automatic coffee maker orespresso machineto create coffee shop-worthy drinks at home.

Include a Prep Spot

A built-in espresso maker is the centerpiece of this home coffee station.

Mirror the Back Walls

Amirrored glass built-inis a gorgeous place for a beverage station.

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Whether in the dining room or living area, its pretty and functional.

In addition to the coffee maker, include a large glass jar and scoop for the grounds and beans.

A coffee station idea becomes a fourth point of utility and interest inan efficiently designed kitchen.

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The coffee station is conveniently locatednear the refrigeratorfor easy access to milk and cream.

Lower cabinets provide storage for extra coffee grounds and other morning must-haves.

Slide Into a Coffee Maker Garage

This handyappliance garageprovides a stylish recess for an espresso machine.

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Setting the machine beneath the upper cabinets ensures ample counter space for laying out fixings and prepping coffee-filled cups.

When the doors are shut, they hide the appliance and free up the counter for other tasks.

Place the espresso machine on a sliding pad for easy access and to simplify cleaning.

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Turn that additional room into a coffee bar with plenty of room to spread out.

Pretty trays hold supplies to frame this coffee machine and fashion an expansive coffee station idea.

Cups, coffee grounds, sugar, andother necessitiesare within reach.

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The under-counter wine fridge completes this in-kitchen beverage station.

Closed cabinets provide discreet storage for coffee-making supplies.

Herringbone subway tile and a granite top add decorative accents to the useful niche.

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A cabinet door slides upward to uncover coffee supplies and cups.

Ample cabinetryholds glasswareand cups.

A built-in coffeemaker and a freestanding espresso machine team up, so a refill is always close at hand.

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Plenty of drawer space below has room for additional coffee-making supplies.

This coffee station idea allows room to set your cup down while you add cream and sugar.

The wide counter holds acoffee grinderand an espresso machine while leaving space for serving.

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Store cups and breakfast bowls on anopen shelfdirectly above for easy access.

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Dark wood cabinetry with light countertops with traditional style

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