Doing your coffee shop right will make any morning (or anytime of day) routine more efficient and enjoyable – from sipping espresso shots to brewing hot cocoa in style! However, having an unorganized cabinet or counter can quickly ruin this experience and detract from its value; but with some careful planning and organization any area can become an aesthetically pleasing and functional home coffee bar!

Start by emptying out your cabinet and taking an inventory of what supplies you use, before wiping down shelves and surfaces for a fresh start. Reorganize like items together so they’re easier to locate – for instance storing all spoons and mugs together will help make finding what you need when making coffee quicker. Consider investing in storage jars that complement your decor – HomeGoods has some beautiful black-and-white canisters as an addition.

Once you’ve determined what supplies you require for your coffee bar, select an open and dedicated space in which to establish it. This could include any unused corner of your kitchen, small table or bar cart which can easily move around as necessary. Make sure this space can accommodate essential coffee-making tools as well as any additional necessities you wish to include such as sugar containers, stirrers and coffee bean grinder.

If you’re entertaining guests at home, a coffee bar can double as a tea station. By including kettle, tea bags or loose leaf tins in your coffee station, this option will surely satisfy those who appreciate a hot cup of joe.

An inviting home coffee station can become the focal point of any living space, and creating it can be simple. Choose a piece of furniture that matches your aesthetic, then stock it with all your coffee-related necessities such as this vintage hutch from Semihandmade that provides ample room for mugs and drinkware. Alternatively, if counter or shelf space is tight, install a peg rail to display some of your favorites mugs!

Make the ambiance of your home coffee bar even more inviting with decorative elements that match its decor theme, like chalkboard art or framed quotes that speak to you. Don’t forget to add stylish touches like glass vases of flowers or jars filled with coffee beans or sugar to give the setup its own distinctive identity.

If you work from home, setting up a simple coffee station is an effective way to organize and motivate you during morning or afternoon breaks. Position your coffee maker on a small side table or shelf, with enough room for several mugs and other essential supplies such as spoons, ground coffee bags, sugar and canisters of syrup. Finally, hang several hooks to hold your mugs before adding a touch of decor like wall art or motivational signage for visual interest.