This post offers 12 DIY coffee station ideas for your dorm or apartment.
Ask any college student and they’ll tell you, pulling all-nighters, getting up for 8 a.m classes and staying awake in 2-hour labs isn’t easy. For more than 78% of college students (especially freshmen), coffee is their go-to drink to keep their energy flowing.
Rather than paying top-dollar for coffee at high-end coffee shops, why not whip up your own brew in your dorm or college apartment? We know… space is tight, but with a little creativity and clever space-saving accessories, you can create a coffee station that’s fun, functional and makes dragging yourself out of bed a whole lot easier.
Here are 12 DIY Coffee Station ideas – complete with tips on how to copy the look – that will make your dorm or college apartment homier and make waking up in the morning way more fun!
Functional & Fun Coffee Bar
This simple DIY coffee bar has it all! The 3-tiered tray keeps all your coffee necessities right within arm’s reach and, with a few fun coffee-inspired signs tossed into the mix, this is one coffee bar that’s both fun and functional. And, it’s super easy to recreate for a dorm or apartment!
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Simple & Easy
This easy-to-copy coffee station idea for your dorm or apartment will make waking up easy. The cute wall-mounted mug holder is great to keep the space clutter-free and the simple wood crate is a fabulous idea for holding spoons and K-Cups.
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Creative Coffee Corner
A cute wood table tucked neatly at the foot of your dorm bed is the perfect place to set up your coffee station. Adorable canisters keep coffee and sugar fresh, an array of colorful mugs and a few sprigs of flowers pull this adorable coffee corner together.
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Rustic and Welcoming
Plenty of inspiration to pull from here! The cool, rustic cabinet is multi-functional and offers plenty of space to store coffee, accessories and even food or snacks. Don’t forget to dress out your coffee station with a few accessories like a cute plant or coffee-inspired framed quote. (Remember, you can’t damage dorm walls, so you’ll have to get creative. I love this shelf which can easily be hung with Command hooks.)
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For the True Coffee Lover
This maxed-out coffee corner couldn’t be any cuter! Who wouldn’t love waking up to this coffee station? It’s fabulously fun, functional and would work beautifully in either a dorm or an apartment. Plus, if you set your coffee timer to brew before you wake up, you won’t even have to crawl out of bed to grab your first cup of morning coffee.
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Pass the Pink Please
Pink is always in fashion! And, it’s especially fun and feminine when you add a splash in unexpected places like this coffee station! This easy-to-duplicate coffee station won’t break the bank and yet it’s a total stand-out.
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Barn Door Chic Coffee Station
Whether you purchase a chic barn door cabinet like this one or a simple, inexpensive rolling cart you put together yourself, the theme of this adorable coffee station makes you want to curl up and read a great book with a hot cup of coffee. Hint: when shopping for coffee-inspired wall decor for your dorm, look for items that can be hung using Command hooks.
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Freshly Brewed for You
What I love about this coffee station is how fresh and welcoming it is. The white shelves and cabinet paired with touches of brown and greenery make this coffee station fabulously neutral. For a dorm, simply improvise by using a much smaller cabinet and a shelf that can be hung with Command hooks like this one!
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Timeless Teal Coffee Station
Get creative with your coffee station! Just a few fun accessories in your favorite color can make it lively, inviting and all your own. The simple metal coffee mug holder (which is a great space-saver) and the fun mason jar, frame and flowers make this adorable coffee station really pop!
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Simplicity at its Best
When it comes to dorms and college apartments, space is a commodity, which means you have to find creative storage solutions that don’t take up too much space. We’re loving the mug stand and the fun wire basket storage container for sugar, tea bags, and K-Cups. Clever and cute!
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Coffee for a Crowd
This coffee station makes it easy to pour yourself a morning coffee when you’re dashing out the door or whip up a caramel latte’ on a cold winter night. Coordinate your coffee station with your roomies to create a space that accommodates all your coffee tastebuds!
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Waking Up Is Easy
DIY coffee station ideas for your dorm or apartment don’t have to be complicated or expensive. This simple coffee station is fresh, fun, inviting and a breeze to replicate! Coffee anyone?
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