Coffee corner idea
The Sideboard Coffee Bar
Turn the top of a sideboard into a coffee bar. A tray keeps it tidy, and a canister and a stack of mugs make it feel like a café at home.
- Space
- The top of a low sideboard or console
- Budget
- Low to medium
- Renter-friendly
- Yes, nothing to install
What you need
- A sideboard with a clear top
- A wooden tray
- A French press or other brewer
- A glass canister for beans
- A small stack of mugs and a framed print
Shop the look
- Wooden serving traySearch on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
- Glass canister with lidSearch on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
- Ceramic mugsSearch on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
- Picture frameSearch on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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Gear for this corner
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ESPRO ESPRO Press P3 French press fans who are tired of grit at the bottom of the cup. Who it suits (ESPRO Press P3) -
OXO OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder Moving from pre-ground coffee to fresh ground for French press, pour-over and drip. Who it suits (OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder)
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How to set it up
- Clear the top of the sideboard and wipe it down.
- Put the tray at the center and place the tallest item at the back.
- Hang or lean a print above so the corner reads as one display.
Make it feel like a café
- Stack mugs in two or three colors for a calm look.
- Keep one small plant or a few stems of greenery nearby.
- Use a coaster or a small cloth to protect the wood.