Coffee mugs are among the most enjoyable pieces of kitchenware to collect, due to their diverse shapes, sizes, and colors. While this makes collecting them fun and addictive, their sheer variety can quickly become unruly within cabinets; but with proper coffee mug storage ideas even the messiest cabinet can become barista-grade mug storage!

Arranging your mugs by color or theme can give your display an intentional and curated appearance. Alternatively, inexpensive shelf organizers allow you to categorize them according to size or frequency of use – keeping them accessible yet organized while keeping cabinets looking their best!

Add cup hooks like these from Better Houseware ($8.00 on Amazon) to your cupboard walls as an easy and cost-effective way to organize mugs in cabinet, freeing up counter and cabinet space while making it easy to reach for your most-used mugs. As part of an inexpensive DIY project using reclaimed barn wood, create rustic wall-mounted racks to show off all your best-loved mugs in the kitchen.

If you prefer not to drill holes into your cabinets, an alternative would be a slide-in under-cabinet mug hook organizer such as those found at Home Depot ($2.50 on Amazon). These hooks don’t require drilling and can easily be relocated when your tastes shift; however, their weight capacity may limit their use with delicate or sentimental pieces.

Make the most of in-cabinet mug storage with a stacking plate or bowl holder to increase visibility and accessibility in shallow cabinets. Just ensure you use sturdy mugs that can withstand extra weight from this arrangement.

If your mugs come with matching saucers, stacking them together in the same cabinet to save vertical space and make it easier for grabbable access. This tip works particularly well when used with tall mugs with wide bases but narrow bodies, such as these Marin White Saucers ($6.95 on Crate & Barrel).

Repurposing an unused cake stand as a mug holder offers an elegant solution to organizing mugs. Simply place a plate or bowl underneath each cup to lift them from their base in order to fit more mugs on each shelf.

If you love all your mugs, create an impressive display by arranging them in an eye-catching vignette on a countertop or console table, like Emily Henderson Design’s coffee station. Or hang open shelving to keep mugs within reach on the kitchen wall to create a minimalist coffee bar that doubles as home decor item. For more ideas, see our list of coffee mug storage ideas for small spaces; or try installing this easy no-drill DIY wooden mug tree behind a window for something different altogether!