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24 Creative Coffee Mug Storage Ideas (to make or buy)

If you or someone you know are coffee lovers, then you’ll love and appreciate these creative coffee mug storage ideas. We have a bunch of DIY solutions as well as a fun shopping guide to make the most space of your room.

Whether you’re looking for an easy way to make the most of your available space or are looking to make a small coffee station, we have plenty of creative ways to store coffee mugs.  

I still have and cherish a wooden tree coffee mug holder my parents made over 30 years ago! I use it to display my tea mugs while also freeing up some space in my cabinets.

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DIY Coffee Mug Storage Ideas

Coffee Bar Sign and Organizer

I love this idea of a DIY coffee sign that doubles as an efficient coffee mug holder.

Coffee Bar Sign and Organizer
This coffee bar sign and organizer combo is great for small spaces.
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Under Cabinet Mug Hooks

Adding under cabinet mug hooks is a great way to display mugs while also freeing up cabinet space for other things.

Kitchen Coffee Station
Organize a corner of your kitchen to store coffee mugs, makers and accessories.
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Vintage Plate Rack

If you don’t have enough room in the kitchen, consider hanging a vintage plate wall-mounted rack to display a large collection of dishes and mugs. Look out for these at a local thrift store to buy for cheap!

Vintage Plate Rack
Repurpose a vintage plate rack into a coffee mug holder.
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Repurposed Barn Wood Shelves

We love this DIY project repurposing barn wood into rustic wood shelves to add a unique look to your space while also creating a space-saving solution.

Repurposed Barn Wood Shelves
Create storage for your coffee mugs by repurposing barn wood doors into a shelf with hooks.
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Easy Mug Display

Adding cup hooks to the sides of existing kitchen cabinets is a great storage idea, freeing up counter and cabinet space while storing mugs within easy reach for all family members. 

Easy Mug Display
Reclaim the sides of your cabinet space with this easy hanging solution for your mugs.
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DIY Coffee Station

Use a kitchen wall to make an entire coffee organization system for easy access and displaying different kinds of coffee mugs or even just your favorite mugs. This tutorial shows you how to easily add a floating shelf to your small space.

DIY Coffee Station
Follow these 5 tips to make a coffee station at home, including how to use floating shelves to display your coffee mugs.
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Pipe and Wood Shelf

For everyday use, create an industrial-style pipe and reclaimed wood counter top shelf for a simple and practical coffee cup holder for the kitchen countertop. 

Pipe and Wood Shelf
Make a tiered shelf for your coffee mugs using some pipe and reclaimed wood.
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DIY Farmhouse Style Mug Rack

If you’re looking for a unique vertical storage solution, then this DIY coffee mug rack is a perfect way to display you coffee mug collection. 

DIY Farmhouse Style Mug Rack
Save money by using an old thread rack and repurposing it with a bit of paint to make a farmhouse style mug rack.
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DIY Mug Rack with K-Cup® Storage

This is a great idea for storing coffee pods as well as a way to display your favorite coffee mugs. 

DIY Mug Rack with K-Cup® Storage
Build a 2 tiered shelf for your mugs with space underneath for more storage.
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DIY Coffee Mug Holder

An adorable little nook that doubles as a coffee mug display and can be made on a budget with scrap wood. 

DIY Coffee Mug Holder
Follow this step-by-step tutorial showing you how to make a coffee mug holder from scratch.
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Hooks on a Rod

I love this creative way of storing and displaying special mugs or even tea cups each and everyday. Let’s face it some mugs are just too pretty to tuck away in the cabinet. 

Hooks on a Rod
Attach a rod with hooks underneath your cabinets for extra storage space for your coffee mugs.
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Chevron Coffee Mug Wall Rack

Now if you have lots of mugs, then this DIY project is a great storage space solution. It’s for a more experienced wood-worker but the tutorial is very detailed and easy to follow along. I would love to display my collection of mugs here. 

Chevron Coffee Mug Wall Rack
A stylish combination of wooden wall art and storage, this DIY coffee mug rack is a perfect wall mounted woodworking project.
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And of course if you’re not feeling the DIY options, then consider these for-sale storage options as a way of getting an organized kitchen. 

Where to Buy Storage for your Coffee Mugs

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Here are a few different ways to store mugs including metal racks, a metal coffee mug tree and a couple of wooden coffee mug trees as well. Look through these options to find ways to personalize your own home while finding pratical solutions to storing your coffee cups.

Now that you have these options for storing coffee mugs, check out this round up of best cookies to enjoy with coffee as well as these coffee themed gifts for the coffee-loving men in your life! 

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