Everyday Home Edit
Coffee Shelf Planning Sheet
Print this before you shop, fill in the measurements, then use it to load each shelf.
Measure
- Brewer height with lid open, plus 3 inches
- Tallest canister or bottle, plus 2 to 3 inches
- Wall width between cabinets or corners
- Stud positions, marked with tape
- Distance to the nearest outlet
Choose a shelf
- Can drill: floating shelves above the brewer
- Renting: countertop tier shelf or mug tree
- No counter left: freestanding rack with outlet
- Odd corner: short corner shelves or a slim column
- Hidden: a riser inside the cabinet by the brewer
Load it
- Counter: brewer, canister in use, scoop
- First shelf: this week's mugs, sugar, pods
- Second shelf: syrups, tea, travel mugs
- Top or bottom: backstock, filters, descaler
- Leave a third of each shelf empty
Check monthly
- Wipe syrup rings and coffee dust
- Move older beans to the front
- Check the shelf is level and screws are tight
- Recharge the shelf lights
- Return unused mugs to a cabinet