14 DIY Coffee Bar Ideas to Try at Home

This DIY copper and wood coffee cart from Hey Wanderer is so smart—not to mention super stylish. Even better, you can pull off this on-trend project in just two hours! It looks lovely below this beautiful collage of pictures and clippings. Don’t you think?

While you may be thousands of miles away from France, you can still inject some Parisian charm into your AM routine with this quaint bakery-inspired vignette from Junk Chic Cottage. Hanging baskets, cute creamers, and a chalkboard add that certain je ne sais quoi.

If having your go-to mugs at your fingertips each morning is a must, put your carpentry skills to the test by engineering a heart-shaped sign out of reclaimed wood planks. (Alternatively, you can buy a prefab version on Etsy or at your local craft shop.) Then, all that’s left to do is stencil and affix cast iron hooks. Hanging your mugs also saves counter space for adding in your cream, sugar, and any other fixings.

More into java than vino? Use your home bar as a dedicated coffee area. A built-in shelving unit provides plenty of room to store your provisions and equipment as well as a few decorations for added flair.

Easy access to the essentials—an espresso machine, single-serve pods, homemade vanilla syrup—plus a DIY mini chalkboard and playful tip jar is the recipe for success in this convenient and compact system.

How stunning is this streamlined setup from Only Deco Love? The monochromatic palette and curated accents exudes Scandinavian simplicity. And can we talk about that greenery? 

Love hosting friends and family for weekend brunch? Take a cue from Dream Green DIY and repurpose your bar cart into a coffee buffet. Guests can chill and chat while enjoying a cup of joe in a relaxed environment.

On a budget? Instead of discarding an old bookshelf, refurbish it into a java station. Add wire baskets and canisters for extra storage. Display family photos, so you can savor the fresh-brewed aromas with loved ones nearby.

Upcycling is good for your wallet and the planet. Plus, it allows you to show off your artsy side. Turn discarded wood into a delightful sign that doubles as a mug holder. (Going green? There are so many amazing uses for coffee grounds.)

While you’re more likely to see coworkers huddled around the water cooler in movies, in real life it’s all about having access to caffeine—whether that’s a full-scale kitchen setup or a designated coffee cart. This versatile version from A Beautiful Mess would work well in a home office too.

Hate clutter? Keep staples on the counter and then consider wall-mounted shelves for more decorative items. How cute are these colorful tins? They totally give this area a whimsical vibe.

Problem: Your morning supplies are taking up tons of valuable real estate on your countertop. Solution: Pare down your spread and double your usable inches with this ingenious DIY from Funky Junk using industrial pipe and reclaimed wood.

Not everything has to serve a practical purpose. This hand-painted sign from Brooklyn Limestone proves that. Simply styled with a pair of Jonathan Adler mugs, it’s a welcomed relief every morning.

Why buy when you can DIY? Make a coffee bar from concrete and reclaimed wood. This copy-worthy example from The Merrythought tucks neatly into an empty corner of the kitchen.