I just found this clever IKEA hack that turns a classic storage staple into a stylish coffee bar
Repurpose your IKEA storage
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My morning routine usually consists of two things —a perfect cup of coffee from my bean-to-cup De’Longhi machine and a regular scrool of home inspiration and affordable finds from IKEA. So I was thrilled, to find these clever IKEA coffee bar hacks that combine the best of both.
Having your very own coffee bar at home is becoming a popular trend on social media, and if you want to create a barista-style coffee bar in your kitchen, you don’t even have to spend a fortune.
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I recently discovered this simple yet brilliant IKEA HAGAAN hack. This clever idea instantly turns the classic storage wall bathroom cabinet into a chic coffee bar, perfect for showcasing all your coffee essentials and keeping everything in one dedicated spot.
Article continues belowBest of all, this requires zero effort, and you can repurpose this versatile piece of storage across different rooms, earning its place as the ultimate IKEA essential. Here’s how to make a fuss-free coffee bar station.
If you want to maximize storage space or have a small bathroom or kitchen, this HAGAÅN open wall cabinet is ideal. It comes with adjustable, open shelving to display your items in style. It also comes with a suspension rail, should you wish to wall mount or place it on a counter. Plus, its wood effect adds a rustic warmth to any space — making it the perfect fit for a cozy coffee station.
The IKEA coffee bar corner hack
Before you start, first decide on an empty corner or space in your kitchen that is suitable to place the storage unit, keeping its dimensions of 18 inches wide by 37 inches tall in mind.
The easy ‘IKEA Coffee Corner hack’ was shared on Instagram by @pieceofhayel. Here she simply places the HAGAAN storage cabinet on a clean and empty spot on her kitchen countertop, flush against the wall.
She then places her coffee machine at the bottom, before using the above shelving to store her coffee mugs and essentials. To complete the look, a potted plant was placed at the top of the cabinet as a finishing touch.
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I really liked the simplicity of this, especially the fact that it requires no effort or complicated installation at all. With that said, comments were a mixed bag. While many users praised how ‘beautiful’ and great it looked, others mentioned the practicality of it in order to fill the water in the coffee machine. However, another user suggested: “If the first level is removed, would it be easier to refill water?”
Of course, you can customize this to suit your needs and kitchen, and I’ve even seen some similar hacks where the user has turned the HAGAAN horizontal instead of upright.
Needless to say, this is a super easy (and lazy) way to create a stylish coffee bar that can spruce up your kitchen — and charm your guests when they visit.
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As the Homes Content Editor, Cynthia Lawrence covers all things homes, interior decorating, and garden-related. She has a wealth of editorial experience testing the latest, ‘must-have’ home appliances, writing buying guides and the handy ‘how to’ features.
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