Coffee is the classic drink that is part of many of our daily lives. So loved by some, there are those who strive to leave a special place dedicated to preparing this delicacy. In addition to being a great way to use the space, having this location helps with socialization, as it is perfect for getting together and impressing guests.

With that in mind, we teach you how to create a coffee station, whether in your home, office, or workplace, to enjoy all the moments that preparing coffee requires.

What is the coffee station?

The coffee station is that special place dedicated to preparing the drink. It can be a space in the kitchen itself; there are also options for remodeling pantries and small places within the dining room, living room, and gourmet area, among other possibilities.

Generally, large spaces are unnecessary, as the space can be set up in any corner. The investment is also small: a coat of paint and a new sideboard is enough to receive the utensils for preparing the best coffee.

Capsule coffee machines are present in the vast majority of coffee corners. However, those who are really root people — and a true coffee lover — like to grind their own beans and get their hands dirty when preparing it.

Therefore, good utensils for this environment are electric grinders, coffee makers (such as Pressca and Aeropress), and accessories like scales and meters. If you choose to create a coffee station in the kitchen, the range of options increases, as you can use pans, cups and utensils from the room to decorate the space.

Having this space at home or a company is a good option for coffee lovers who love using the black space to socialize and chat.

25 tips on how to create a coffee station

The coffee station can be created differently and according to each person’s style and desires. From little space to large areas, creating something that will make your coffee experience even more special is possible. Check out some tips on how to prepare this environment so that it is perfect.

How to create this space at home?

Before actually creating a coffee station at home, there are some tips we can give you to help you succeed in this endeavor.

  1. Choose the space

First of all, choose the space for your coffee station. It can be in the dining room or living room, in the kitchen, in the hall, in the hallway, among others. The important thing is that you and your visitors have easy access.

Furthermore, the space will determine which furniture to choose, the color and how ambitious you can be with the project.

2. Think of a style to decorate

Once the space has been chosen, it becomes much easier to think about and idealize a style for decorating the space. It can range from rustic to contemporary and modern, the coffee corner needs to have its way.

The style options for the coffee station are endless. There is the possibility of leaving the space your way.

Combining styles is also not out of the question. If you live with other people, harmonizing decorations in the right way can become a good idea and make the environment cozy for everyone.

3. Choose the furniture

To store and arrange all your accessories for preparing coffee, there’s nothing better than furniture that suits you. The options are as diverse as possible, the tip here is to innovate and have fun.

A good idea is to renovate old furniture, giving it a new look and imprinting a little of yourself on it. You can also reuse objects you have at home and give them a new function.

4. Use your coffee equipment

Of course, for the coffee station, equipment for coffee preparation is necessary. After thinking about the furniture and where this space will be located, you can idealize your needs in utensils.

For those who will have a stove nearby, it is possible to have coffee makers in their space, such as Moka, Italianinha and French Press. On the other hand, whoever decides to create a coffee corner in the living room can opt for a Pressca.

5. Be creative

The coffee station is a fun space, so be creative and let your imagination flow when creating. Use and abuse colors, different furniture, eccentric equipment and everything else you are entitled to.

When decorating the coffee corner, choose objects that match your style.

Also pay attention to the decoration. The paintings add extra charm and the plants help to make it more comfortable and cozy.

Choosing the space

The first thing to do is choose a space in the house to create a coffee station. This is a very important step when deciding to dedicate a place for preparing coffee.

6. Common areas are a good thing

Generally, the coffee station is located in common areas, where we receive visitors, such as the living room or dining room and kitchen. The idea is to use the drink as something for socialization, after all, it is customary to offer that coffee to our visitors.

So, look at these rooms in your home and imagine where you can transform and create a coffee corner. Remembering that there is no need to have large areas, any space can be used.

7. The kitchen is also a great option

The best option is for the corner dedicated to coffee to be in the kitchen, for functionality reasons. It is in this room that you can find the stove, sink and other furniture that, because they are nearby, end up making coffee preparation more practical.

The kitchen is a great place to set up a coffee corner.

So, if you have a corner in the kitchen, choose to use it to create your coffee space.

8. Small spaces are practical

To set up the coffee station you don’t need large spaces. Small areas are enough to make coffee preparation more special.

In these cases, use custom furniture, so you can make the most of each place and optimize space.

In addition to being very practical, small spaces give a more intimate and cozy feel, making them ideal for visitors to feel comfortable.

9. Suspended coffee station

A good tip for those who want to save space is to create hanging coffee stations. Although it may seem strange at first, this idea is very practical and charming.

To hang your coffee preparation materials, you need to make use of shelves and niches on the wall.

In this case, it is possible that the coffee corner is between an area that connects the kitchen and the living room, for example.

10. Asking for help isn’t a shame 

To carry out your coffee station project, ask for help from interior designers to create a space the way you always wanted.

Requesting this assistance is a good solution for those who have very small spaces and need to make the most of this environment.

One advantage of having a professional working with you is the certainty that it will look its best without you having to worry about running after all the things.

Furniture

Furniture is an essential part of the coffee station, as it is what will serve as the basis for the equipment and machines that prepare black coffee, as well as for decorations and other objects.

11. Sideboards are a great way out

A great option for the coffee station are sideboards. These pieces are versatile, have different uses and models and will definitely fit into the space you are preparing.

Resembling a narrower and longer table, the sideboards are formed by a lid and a base. This furniture looks very harmonious in dining and living rooms. They can be the main piece of your space or just serve to be functional, with simpler and minimalist models.

See how to set up a coffee corner on a sideboard.

You can customize it and transform it into a minibar or a coffee corner. It’s even more charming with the matching shelves.

12. The coffee bar can be multifunctional

There are furniture that are known as bars. They have more niches than sideboards and are therefore more practical, as they do not need shelves to accompany them.

Being able to serve as a space for all your drinks, it is possible, with this piece of furniture, to choose those with a built-in wine cellar and transform the simple coffee corner into a space for coffee and alcoholics.

There are also bar cart options. This piece of furniture is very practical as it can be moved to different places in the house.

13. Make a kitchenette

For those who have a lot of space at home, there is the option of making a small kitchenette for your coffee station. The idea is to have everything this environment usually has, but in a minimalist way.

Invest in custom furniture and kitchen countertops to better optimize space.

Never forget that, if necessary, you can ask for help from professionals, such as interior designers and architects.

14. Buffets are practical and versatile

Another piece of furniture that looks great in the coffee station are the buffets. Unlike sideboards, this piece has doors and niches, making it perfect for storing utensils and equipment.

Practical, beautiful and quite versatile, buffets are a great option to invest in, as they don’t need to be complemented with shelves if you don’t want them.

Buffets look great in dining and living rooms, kitchens, common areas and even bedrooms.

There are different types of buffets, from the most modern to the most rustic.

15. Bet on shelves

A big bet on furniture for coffee stations is shelves. Because they are versatile, they help to save space and optimize equipment organization.

Countless models of shelves, from wall-mounted to large ones, take up an entire space. 

In this case, the idea is to be creative and use the one that best fits your environment.

Equipment and accessories

Of course, the most important thing in a coffee station is preparing the coffee. For this, some equipment and accessories are essential.

Lovely girl at the kitchen in the morning

16. The coffee is the real star

Coffee is the protagonist of this corner and deserves to be the center of attention, so opt for high-quality options.

17. Scales for accuracy

Another essential item is the coffee scale. This equipment helps to provide precision when preparing coffee.

Generally, coffee lovers use it to dose the amount of coffee needed to prepare the drink. Depending on the equipment you use, the measurements may change, so it is important to be careful.

18. Coffee grinder is essential

There is nothing like the aroma of freshly ground coffee, right? In addition to this moment being very good sensorially, it is advantageous, as the flavor of the coffee is more highlighted and pure.

Therefore, having a grinder in your coffee corner is essential. It can range from the most modern and automatic to the most classic and manual.

19. Filters cannot be forgotten

Filters are essential to hold the coffee powder and just let the drink flow. From the grandma classics, like cloth ones, to traditional paper ones, just choose the one that best suits your equipment.

20. Choose your ideal equipment

To brew coffee, you need brewing equipment. There are several types of methods, such as the French press, the Aeropress, the Chemex, the Clever, the Koar, among others.

There is no best type of equipment, only the one that suits you best. There is the possibility of collecting several and alternating them when preparing.

Decoration

Decoration is another important part of the coffee station. It is this step that will transform the space and leave it with your style.

Bet on rustic furniture and pieces, if that’s your desire. If you are more modern and minimalist, contemporary artifacts can be a solution.

21. Let there be color!

Colors are true wild cards when it comes to transforming environments. From strong tones, such as red, orange and yellow, to more sober ones, such as grey, white and black, it is possible to adapt the space and make it your own with just a coat of paint.

Additionally, “chalkboard” paints are a great option. Just as the name suggests, it turns the wall into a blackboard so you can draw or write with chalk.

22. Plants make great decorations

Currently, the interior design trend called biophilia has brought organic plants and decorations to indoor environments.

To make the coffee corner more charming and comfortable, plants are great options and, as there are several species, they also have a lot of versatility.

The best choices for indoor environments are St. George’s sword, fern, cacti, peace lilies and begonias.

23. Frames help to make it more stylish

The frames are other wild decorations. With several models on the market, there are those that fit perfectly with the theme you chose and harmonize with the environment.

One tip is to use different sizes to give it more charm. The frames can also be varied to give the feeling of a wider space with rich details.

24. You can never have too many mirrors

Another favorite piece of decoration among interior designers are mirrors. In addition to being beautiful and elegant objects, it is possible to do some tricks with them.

Placed in strategic locations, they give the impression of enlarging the space, that is, it appears to be larger than it is. Another very cool trick with this decoration is greater lighting since, when inserted into the environment, the object gives a feeling of brighter space.

25. Use personal objects

To make the coffee station more yours, use personal objects in the decoration. In that case, anything goes! They can be vases, picture frames, rugs, sculptures and colorful cups, all the things you like most.

Be sure to reference your coffee-lover style. Add something that shows your love for the drink and transforms the space into something much more intimate and personal.

The coffee corner trays are a good idea. In addition to keeping everything organized, they leave the environment clean.

Furthermore, the hanging cups are great decoration options. Practical, they optimize space and make the environment more modern and versatile.

Inspirations for coffee station decoration

You’ve already seen the tips on how to set up a coffee corner. Now is the time to be inspired by those spaces that look like they were taken from an interior design magazine, such as the minimalist coffee corner that is very fashionable and looks beautiful in any home.

And you? Have you already started preparing your coffee corner? Leave your comments and send photos of your space! Let’s share the best!