A well-designed coffee station does more than hold an espresso machine—it creates a moment to pause, pour and ease into the day. Scroll through these eight examples from the WL archives to see what we mean.

Inside Scoop

Love the idea of having a coffee station, but not a crowded countertop? Take a cue from this Form Collective-designed home and install pocket door cabinets in the kitchen. The homeowners can bask in the beauty of the espresso machine or tuck it out of sight. Check out the rest of this Okanagan farmhouse.

Point of Brew

While we don’t know whether the owners of this lakefront sanctuary take their coffee with cream or sugar, it’s clear they take it with a view! The built-in cabinet next to the large window holds mugs, books and a coffee maker, offering a quiet spot to savour that first sip. Tour this Covet Interiors-designed home.

Shelf Life

Despite removing some of the upper cabinetry in this kitchen, Erika Keskitalo and Aly Velji didn’t minimize any storage—rather, they optimized it. By adding a coffee bar with open shelves, the designers created space for the homeowners’ cups, plants and decor. Check out the rest of this “prairie modern” home.

Pour Decisions

A coffee station wasn’t in the plans for this kitchen renovation, but an immovable pillar forced designer Robert Jobes to get creative. With open shelving, a microwave and a small coffee pot, he turned a problem into a stand-out feature. Peek inside more inspiring kitchens.

Double Shot

This beautiful built-in designed by Andrea McLean serves as both a coffee bar and a cocktail bar. From strong shots of espresso to drams of whisky, the homeowners can pour it all here. See more of this Kits Point beach house.

Drink Piece

This beverage zone designed by Martine Ast has got it all: storage for glassware, a dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer drawers and, of course, an espresso machine. In other words, the homeowners have got all the tools they need to make cappuccinos, iced coffees and more. Learn more about this kitchen’s dedicated drinks station.

Imagination Station

Okay, no… there isn’t a coffee machine in the above picture. But don’t you think this would be the perfect place to put one? The pocket-style cabinet doors slide out of sight when open, so there would be more than enough room for brewing, steaming and pouring. Step inside this Deep Cove home designed by Shift Interiors and Evoke International Design.

Good Hall

There’s no rule that states you have to brew your coffee in the kitchen! Rather than overlook the long hallway between the bedroom and ensuite, Aly Velji enhanced it with a makeup area, a sink, a small refrigerator and a coffee station.

“Because it’s on the third floor, you don’t want to have to go up and down the stairs,” says the designer . “It’s perfect for having a morning coffee, or an evening glass of wine while getting ready.” Explore the rest of this elegant ensuite.