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We can’t live without our coffee!
If you are the same way, then you know what it’s like to have a coffee making ritual in the morning. Our morning routine revolves around making our first cup of coffee, before we even decide what we are going to eat for breakfast.
We know the struggle of living with a small kitchen where there isn’t much counter space. If you struggle with having enough space to create the coffee bar of your dreams, allow us to tell you…it is totally possible!
Whether you have a small amount of counter space to work with or a small bar cart for your coffee station, we are going to show you how you can create the perfect situation with the space you have.
Here are 12 coffee bar station ideas for small spaces that we can’t stop obsessing over!
This post is all about coffee bar station ideas for small spaces.
12 Coffee Bar Station Ideas for Small Spaces
1. Traditional Coffee Bar Station

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We love this traditionally designed and styled coffee bar idea. A coffee bar doesn’t have to be extravagant. It can be simple, and beautiful. The open shelves are perfect storage for mugs, cups, cookbooks, and other glasses. This clears clutter and gives you more prep space on your counters. Add your favorite espresso machine to complete the look of this coffee bar station!
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Black Stone Mugs

Brevillle Espresso Machine

Clear Glass Mugs
2. Cute Farmhouse Coffee Bar Station

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If you love the farmhouse, look, then you’ll love this coffee bar idea! The adorable white hutch stores dishes, as well as providing a surface for a coffee bar. It’s tucked perfectly in a small corner, and is such a great use of space.
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White SMEG Drip Coffee Machine

White Vintage Cabinet
3. Add Personality with Decor

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Do you have a small amount of counter space you’re wanting to turn into a coffee station? Adding some of your personality to the space will help define it and make it a feature of your kitchen. Buy an espresso machine in a fun color to match the aesthetic of your kitchen, decorate with patterned canisters and layer items to add visual interest
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Breville Espresso Machine

Mackenzie Childs Canisters

Round Marble Board
4. Mid-Century Modern Coffee Bar

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If you love mid-century modern style, this is the perfect coffee bar station idea to get some inspiration from. Use a sleek, clean-line cabinet for storage and the coffee bar surface. On top of the cabinet, add your coffee machine, mugs and other utensils.
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Bar Cabinet

Fellow Stag Tea Kettle
5. Aesthetic Coffee Syrup Storage

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We love this idea for storing coffee simple syrup in an aesthetic way. Pouring syrup in labeled bottles that match the style and look of your kitchen is a great way to personalize your space. Place the bottles on a small shelve and place it next to your coffee machine for the most adorable coffee bar look!
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Simple Syrup Bottles with Labels

White Coffee Mugs
6. Coffee Bar Cart

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If you don’t have any counter space left, using a bar cart to store your coffee machine and tea is a great alternative. Bar carts are perfect if you have small space to work with because you can place them against a wall and they don’t take up a a lot of space.
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Gold Bar Cart

White SMEG Drip Coffee Machine

Tea Bag Organizer
7. Use a Book Shelf

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An inexpensive way to create a separate coffee bar station is to use a bookcase in a small space. Not only does this provide more storage in your kitchen, but it also creates the perfect amount of space for a coffee bar.
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Book Shelf

Delonghi Espresso Machine
8. Trendy Coffee Cabinet

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We love this trendy coffee cabinet! It’s such an aesthetic and fun space to make your coffee in the morning. If you love a more modern, boho design style, this would be a beautiful coffee bar station idea to recreate in your space.
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Green Cabinet

Trendy Wall Art
9. Coffee Station for Apartment

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Apartments are limited on space. Having lived in a small apartment with a kitchen that had very little counter space, we know the struggle of finding a way to make your coffee bar fit.
That’s why we love this idea of adding an open shelf off to the side of your kitchen to create a coffee bar. It creates additional storage for your coffee pods, coffee beans, mugs and coffee machine tools.
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Modern Rustic Shelf

Nespresso Vertuo Coffee Machine
10. French Inspired Coffee Bar

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French and European interior design has become super popular over the past year. It’s resurgence is something we love, and that’s why we can’t stop obsessing over this coffee bar station idea.
The open shelves provide an opportunity for beautiful storage and to add french-inspired mugs and decorative details. The small counter space is perfect for placing any decorative jars, coffee bean bags and your coffee machine.
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Bistro Tile Tea Pot

White SMEG Drip Coffee Machine

Vintage Wall Art Print
11. Complete Drink Bar

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If you have a small counter or bar space for other beverages and beverage refrigerators, then adding a coffee bar to the space will fir right in. Your coffee station does’t have to just be for coffee. You can maximize the space for any type of beverage.
Add your favorite sparkling water, soda bottles and alcoholic beverages below the counter top. Then, create your coffee bar space above for easier access in the morning or throughout the day.
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Delonghi Espresso Machine

White Stoneware Mugs
12. Boho Coffee Bar

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Do you love boho design style? If so, this look is for you! We love the idea of using a beautiful caned console for a coffee bar. It adds storage and looks gorgeous in any space. Add additional storage for other kitchen items by installing open shelves.
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Portola Hills Caned Door Console

Glass Canister with Wood Lid

White Montauk Bin
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