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Don’t let a built-in become wasted space in your home. Instead, take on a DIY project to give it some personality. Give a boring and bland built-in new life by turning it into the perfect spot for a coffee bar. Change up cabinet colors, doors or hardware for a quick and easy makeover with a big impact.

If your budget allows, add a new countertop for a fresh new look and updated style. Instead of leaving the walls white, work with wallpaper or add paint behind the shelves to create pops of color and interest. Your new coffee bar will be the star of the room after just a few upgrades.

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Create a cozy and inviting atmosphere for your coffee station that warms your heart as soon as you spot it. Layering plenty of textures that add interest and soften the space is a great first step. Start with tea towels and decor for your textured elements. Next, move on to the lighting. Soft ambient light makes a pleasant ambiance that will help with the cozy vibe.

Consider incorporating plants that bring in freshness and color to the space. Finally, pull up a comfortable chair or stool so you can sip your coffee and enjoy your newly designed coffee station.

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Serve up your coffee bar with a bit of drama by using black coffee as your design inspiration. Monochromatic designs are contemporary and trendy, and it gives you the opportunity to layer on the color for a more dramatic effect. Since black is a bold and strong color, it pairs well against dark woods and soft wall hues. Even in a small space, a black coffee bar will be a real standout. While home design trends will come and go, black will always be in style.

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If you prefer to start your mornings on a light and energetic note, pull in bright and cheery colors to help set the mood for the day. Accents of yellow, pink or green paired with white and light woods can make early mornings a little easier. When you’re spinning the color wheel, think of accents that will keep the coffee station feeling light and reflective.

While your coffee station can blend with the other decor and color schemes throughout your home, it can also be a standalone and a standout. You can still go bold with color, but keep it feeling airy.

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If you’ve got the shelf space, put it to work by displaying a collection of coffee mugs, your favorite tea cups or a plate collection you’ve been working on for years. Showcasing a collection around your coffee station adds personality to your design, and will make pouring yourself a fresh cup of coffee a little more enjoyable because you’ll get to admire your lovely display.

Also, a coffee bar is a great small space to decorate for each season and holiday. Have a little fun decorating with your morning Joe.

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If making coffee in your house is an art form that requires a variety of tools, design your coffee bar to have easily accessible storage for all of your coffee supplies. From milk frothers and timers to presses and scales, you’ll need a place to store it all. Try a peg board shelving unit that lets you hang different accessories.

Gather a few small baskets that can be placed underneath the bar and serve as a catch-all for your larger supplies. Choose options that are versatile and personalized as well as functional.

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Your coffee maker doesn’t have to have a prominent spot on your kitchen counter. Instead of always having your coffee supplies on display, create a hidden coffee cubby. The inside of a cabinet or hutch can easily become the perfect spot for a hidden coffee bar and all of the other supplies you’ll need for your morning coffee.

You’ll get bonus points if you can hide the electrical outlets inside as well to create a seamless look. A hidden coffee bar is perfect for the days when you want to keep everything simple, but you still want the luxury of having your own coffee bar at home.

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To enhance organization and convenience, make creating storage for your at-home coffee bar a priority. Start by assessing the space and selecting which shelves and cupboards will be able to store your coffee making accessories. This can be tricky if you are working with a smaller space or if your coffee bar is pulling double duty and also functioning as a counter, hutch or desk.

Use the vertical space by installing hooks or racks for hanging mugs and consider incorporating jars or canisters for sweeteners and coffee beans or grounds.

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Your coffee station doesn’t have to be all business. In fact, it can be the perfect spot to showcase some of your favorite design and decor ideas. This is a great space to play with color, fill the shelves with beautiful items and bring in decor that showcases your favorite aesthetic. The actual coffee maker and other items can take a backseat in your design while the other items are showcased.