Coffee corner idea
The Bedside Morning Tray
A tray, a flask and a favorite mug make a slow-morning coffee spot for a bedroom or small studio.
- Space
- One small bedside table or dresser top
- Budget
- Low
- Renter-friendly
- Yes, nothing to install
What you need
- A small tray
- An insulated flask or travel kettle (filled the night before)
- A single-serve brewer and filter
- A mug and a small jar of coffee
- A glass of water and a small book
Shop the look
- Small bedside traySearch on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
- Insulated flaskSearch on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
- Single-serve pour-over dripperSearch on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
- Ceramic mugSearch on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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Gear for this corner
- AeroPress AeroPress Original One strong cup at a time, and concentrated coffee for iced lattes. Who it suits, and who should skip it
- James Hoffmann How to Make the Best Coffee at Home Beginners who want clear explanations of the basics, with photos. Who it suits, and who should skip it
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How to set it up
- Put the tray on a stable surface away from the edge.
- Fill the flask with hot water in the evening or in the morning.
- Keep milk in the fridge. Use shelf-stable milk or black coffee for the tray.
Make it feel like a café
- Use a small lamp with a warm bulb.
- Keep the tray tidy so mornings feel calm.