How to Create the Perfect “It Girl” Coffee Bar to Make Coffee At Home

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Over the past several years, there has been a major boom in at-home coffee consumption. With Gen Z and younger millennials looking for ways to save money in uncertain economic climates, finding cheaper alternatives for the morning latte has become a necessity for many. 

As girls who struggle to go a morning without our homemade maple cappuccino, it’s not lost on us how grateful we are for our espresso machine. We have become obsessed with making your morning Joe at home. Plus, we may be biased, but there are few places now that make our coffee just how we like it. 

To create a full experience at home, styling a coffee bar to our fun, girly taste is a must. Everything from cute canisters to store the coffee beans, a fun espresso maker, simple syrup bottles, and more. Today, we’re sharing how to create the perfect “it girl” coffee bar to elevate the experience of your at-home coffee-making morning routine. Keep reading to see all the essentials and fun items you didn’t know you needed.

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How to Create the Perfect “It Girl” Coffee Bar

Espresso Machine

First things first, an espresso machine that fits all your needs and wants is a must. Whether you’re looking for something simple like a Nespresso machine, or something more complex, like a Breville Barista Pro, choosing the espresso machine that’s perfect for you and your space will make all the difference.

A quality espresso machine is an investment, but it’s 100% worth it. We’ve had our Smeg espresso machine for six years now. We use it every day, multiple times a day and it’s never failed us. Plus, it has a cute retro style that adds the perfect, girly touch to your space.

Coffee Canisters

Having canisters to hold your coffee beans, coffee utensils, and other related items is a must. Not only are they functional for storing items, but they create a cuter aesthetic when they match your design style.

To create the “it girl” aesthetic in your kitchen coffee bar, look for canisters with fun designs and cute colors. We love these canisters from the Mackenzie Childs collection. The checkered pattern is to die for! Plus, places like Crate and Barrel and Anthropologie have equally adorable options as well.

Simple Syrup Bottles

Adding some cute simple syrup bottles to your coffee bar is such a personalized touch. You can add homemade, seasonal syrups to the bottles, or buy your favorite flavored simple syrups to fill the dispensers. It’s a small detail that adds a custom touch to the space.

Cute Coffee Mugs and Glasses

As coffee mug connoisseurs ourselves, we absolutely love personalizing our coffee bar with cute coffee mugs. We change them out with the seasons, but always make sure that they match the “it girl” aesthetic. 

Adding some juice glasses to the collection is a great way to serve iced coffee. Our favorite icon juice glasses from Anthropologie have become our go-to for every season. They are just too adorable to resist! 

Add Trays, Countertop Riser, and Rod & Hooks

Whether you have a designated coffee bar or are creating one on your small kitchen counter, adding a tray to keep the canisters and mugs in their place is a great idea. You could even add a countertop riser for more storage.

Rod and hooks add a custom touch and are the perfect way to store coffee mugs — contributing to the aesthetic and functionality of the space.

Extra Coffee Bar Decor

Lastly, adding personality to your space with small framed art prints, candles, and other decorative items can bring the complete design of the coffee bar into reality. We’ve rounded up a few decorative items to create the “it girl” coffee bar of your dreams.