Creating a coffee station in your kitchen

Instead of driving over to the coffee shop, how about walking right into your kitchen for a hot cup of joe? Having a built-in beverage corner in your kitchen can improve both the style and function of the heart of your home by making coffee preparation a breeze. With a few kitchen remodeling tips, you can create a modern java station to hold all of the fixings for this addicting morning beverage.

Choose the perfect location
Consider the location of your coffee station. You’ll want to place it near a sink so that you have a convenient area to fill up your coffee machine. There should also be a garbage can closeby to throw away coffee grounds, stirring sticks and sugar packets so that they don’t pile up on the counters. You may want to position your java station near a window to allow for plenty of natural light to help wake you up in the morning.

Wall-mounted kitchen faucets
Save space on your countertops with wall-mounted kitchen faucets. This type of faucet can also swivel to reach all the areas of the sink, making the flow of water easily accessible from your coffee station.

Floating shelves
Take advantage of wall space in your kitchen by installing a few hanging shelves near your coffee station. Place some hooks under the shelf for a convenient and stylish way to hang all of your coffee mugs. This will keep your countertops clear for other essentials.

Use mason jars
Mason jars are great for storing everything from sugar to coffee grounds to stirring sticks and other utensils. Label the jars and group them together on a tray of your choice. A vintage kitchen design may call for an intricately detailed silver platter, while a modern kitchen could use a pop of color with a brightly hued tray. It offers a convenient place to keep your coffee essentials organized all in one spot.

Designate shelves
Choose a few shelves in your distressed cabinets to hold items that may not fit on your counter or for things that you don’t use everyday. Extra coffee, coffee filters, boxes of K-cups, bags of tea, a coffee grinder and other similar items should stay organized in your cabinets. Why have them take up space on the counter when you don’t use them everyday?

Use contrasting colors
Set your coffee station apart from the rest of your kitchen design by adding some bold color. Opt for a shade darker than what’s already in your space. For instance, a neutral color palette may call for a deeper gray or a rich caramel color on your kitchen cabinets or shelves.

Offer seasonal varieties
In the spring and summer, you may want to have items at the ready to make a refreshing iced coffee, while the fall and winter will call for bold flavors like pumpkin, cinnamon and peppermint. Stay true to the flavors of the season by storing fun mix-ins in the cabinets nearby.

Add a tambour door
Keep your coffee station hidden when it’s not in use with a convenient tambour door that rolls up and down to keep the area covered.