Best Ideas for Creating a Coffee Shop Atmosphere at Home

Best Ideas for Creating a Coffee Shop Atmosphere at Home

Most people won’t say no to coffee – while some countries are heavier coffee drinkers than others, it cannot be denied that coffee is more than just a beverage in a lot of cultures. Much of the process of coffee preparation and coffee drinking is surrounded by certain rituals, and all coffee drinkers have their own associations with this beverage, be it a well-deserved work break or a fun social interaction.

Many people prefer to have their cup of joe in coffee shops where the unique interior and the pleasant atmosphere make the experience of coffee drinking even more special. The booming coffee shop industry shows us just how much people like to spend time in such places. However, frequenting coffee shops every day is undoubtedly an expensive hobby. The good news is that you can bring the coffee shop atmosphere into your home with a bit of interior decoration. Here’s how!

Invest in Quality Equipment

First of all, no matter how much your room feels like a coffee shop if your home coffee doesn’t hit the mark, the magic will be gone. So, not only for aesthetic reasons but also for practical ones, it would be a good idea to invest in quality coffee-making equipment. Still, that does not mean that you have to buy the most expensive coffee machine on the market. Simpler models can reward you with delicious coffee just as well. Add to this shiny new frothing pitchers, measuring cups and spoons, and you will immediately feel like you’ve stepped into a cafe. If you love the process of hand-making each cup of coffee that you drink, a new mocha pot and a hand-grinder will scream tradition, even if they will mostly serve as decoration. And once you have all the equipment you need, don’t forget to look up coffee recipes and practice in order to be able to make the perfect cup when your coffee corner is finished!

An Eye-Catching Cabinet

Now that we mentioned all the new equipment you will be buying; we must also talk about where you’re going to store it. Just putting them away with your other kitchenware does not cut it. Instead, you should invest in some special shelving that will be the perfect center of your coffee corner. You can look up coffee cabinets that accommodate espresso machines as well as mugs and other accessories in smaller compartments. These cabinets are also a right choice if you don’t want to constantly have your little coffee shop in front of your eyes, as you can simply close the cabinet doors. However, you can also find a suitable sized shelf that can hold your equipment and you’ll be able to organize everything in one place attractively.

Get a Chalkboard

 Chalkboards have become somewhat of a tradition in coffee shops, and no one can deny that indeed, they can look quite lovely. And they can also find their place in your home coffee corner easily. All you need to do is get some chalkboard paint and dedicate a section of your wall to this. You don’t even have to go this far if you don’t want to; simply getting a smaller chalkboard you can hang up is also a great solution. You will be able to use this board to draw some coffee-related doodles, leave messages, or decorate it any way you want.

A Few Artworks

Speaking of decoration, no coffee shop has empty walls, so you should decorate your coffee corner at home as well. When you think of coffee shops, the first thing that comes to mind is probably coffee-themed artworks and other coffee-related pictures. So, what you can do is look around flea markets and see if you can find the perfect piece for your home. You can also browse art on the internet and order high-quality prints, which might be an easier solution if you want several artworks that go well together. Besides art, if you are a true coffee fanatic, you can also think about finding interesting infographics or maps related to coffee and coffee production and framing them.

Decorate

Decoration does not stop at wall art. In fact, when decorating your coffee corner, your creativity is your only limit. For instance, we all love when coffee shops have books and other entertainment displayed. Even if you’re not going to read those books, they help create the atmosphere. So, you can also do the same and add a bookshelf to your mini coffee shop. Besides, there are also lots of DIY ideas that you can try. Even something as simple as displaying your coffee beans in see-through jars will boost the look of your design, but you can also design your own coasters or even mugs!

Bring in Some Brown

While everyone has their own unique idea of a coffee shop, one thing you cannot go wrong with is the color brown. It is a warm color that makes space feel cozier and combined with other natural elements; it can create a very attractive interior. Keep this in mind when choosing your shelving or cabinetry, and balance the modern look of the metallic coffee-making equipment with some wooden tones. In addition, you can also consider upgrading your floors and going for something sleek and classy such as timber flooring from Carpet Right that is not only durable but also easy to maintain.

Add Greenery

Greenery is simply an essential part of any interior, and the same goes for your coffee corner. Depending on the vibe you are going for, you can use plants in different ways. For example, hanging planters are an attractive solution that doesn’t even take up space. Similarly, adding an array of potted plants on a high shelf above your chalkboard or sitting area is also a stylish choice. But you can also go even a step further and put fresh flowers in flower vases to adorn your table. Plants will not only make space look better, they will also help in creating a calming atmosphere with their stress-relieving effects, and that is exactly what you need in your home coffee shop.

Some Soothing Tunes

There is never silence in coffee shops, but besides the pleasant buzzing of people chattering, there is also music in the background that your home coffee corner also needs. You can create your own coffee shop playlist with your favorite songs to go for a certain mood, or you can simply find already existing playlists of soothing coffee shop music, and the whole atmosphere will change immediately when you turn it on. Just make sure to put it on low volume, and your home coffee shop is already nearly perfect.

 Final Words

Finally, when you have prepared everything for your perfect coffee shop at home, there is only one thing that’s missing: the smell of coffee! We all love the amazing smell that hits us as soon as we step into a coffee shop, and to reproduce it, all you need to do is start using your brand new coffee corner and brew a cup of delicious coffee. Don’t forget to practice your latte art so that you will be able to do it just like professionals. And then, just sit back and enjoy your coffee shop atmosphere at home!

 Author Bio:

Mia Ackerson is a Melbourne-based writer. Loves writing about home decorations and home improvements. She’s also interested in reading books, movies, music, baking, and gardening. You can follow her on twitter.

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