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I Finally Organized My Crowded Mug Cabinet With These Simple Hooks
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items My kitchen cabinet was a mug graveyard. Every morning I'd reach for coffee and knock two other mugs sideways, chip the rims, and curse under my breath. If you're stacking mugs three deep because you ran out of shelf space years ago, this is everythin...
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Under Cabinet Mug Hooks That Actually Hold
Cabinet Shelf Organizers to Free Up Mug Space
Adhesive Hooks for Renters Who Can't Drill
Wall Mounted Mug Racks for Counter Space
Mug Storage for Small Kitchens and Tight Spaces
Under Cabinet Mug Hooks That Actually Hold
I tried three different hook styles before I found ones that didn't wobble or pop out after a week. These stay put even with my oversized pottery mugs that weigh a small brick.
Grab these if your cabinet shelves are standard thickness. I hung all six in about four minutes and my heaviest stoneware mug hasn't budged in three months.
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Use this one if you want something that slides onto the shelf without drilling. I rent my apartment and my landlord would lose it if I put screws in the cabinets.
Spectrum Diversified Designs Under the Shelf Mug Holder
Pair this with thinner mugs. It holds six in a neat row and freed up an entire shelf I now use for bowls. My partner noticed the extra space before I even pointed it out.
Under-Shelf Coffee Mug Holder with 6 Hooks
Snag this if you want hooks plus a little basket underneath for tea bags or sugar packets. Two birds, one rack. I keep my sweetener stash right next to the mugs now.
Under Shelf Baskets for Kitchen Storage
Try these when you've got a deep cabinet. They screw directly into the shelf bottom and each hook swivels so you can angle mugs however you need. Solid metal, not flimsy.
Evelots Countertop Coffee Mug Organizer Stand Holds 8
Keep this in mind for narrow cabinets. It's slimmer than most options and I fit it in a cabinet that I thought was too small for any organizer. Proved myself wrong.
Under-Shelf Mug Rack
Switch to these if you want industrial strength. I originally bought them for the garage but realized they work perfectly screwed under a thick wooden shelf for heavy ceramic mugs.
Rubbermaid FastTrack Hooks for Garage Storage
Cabinet Shelf Organizers to Free Up Mug Space
Half my mug problem was that plates and bowls were hogging the shelves. Once I added risers and stackers, suddenly there was room for mugs I forgot I owned.
Toss one of these on any shelf and you instantly double your vertical space. I stacked plates on top and mugs underneath. Should have done this three apartments ago.
Kitchen Details Freestanding Medium Helper Shelf in Satin
Get this if your cabinets are different widths. It expands to fit and I stopped playing Tetris with my dishes every time I unloaded the dishwasher.
SimpleHouseware Kitchen Cabinet & Counter Organizer
Use this for the cabinet where you keep all your travel mugs. I had them rolling around loose and knocking into each other. Now they sit in tidy rows like they behave.
Copco Non-Skid 3-Tier Spice Pantry Kitchen Cabinet
Try this for tall mugs and tumblers that don't fit under normal shelf risers. The adjustable shelves inside actually accommodate my 20oz Yeti without tipping.
YouCopia UpSpace Cabinet Organizer Small Premium
Grab a couple for stacking bowls above and mugs below. Clear plastic so you can actually see what's in there instead of blindly reaching and hoping for the right one.
mDesign Plastic/Steel Corner Kitchen Organizer Shelf
Pair two of these side by side in a wide cabinet. I went from one usable layer to three, and my morning routine went from excavation project to grab-and-go.
Sorbus Black Under Cabinet Can Organizer
Keep one in every cabinet that feels too short for what you're storing. The legs are sturdy and it doesn't wobble even when I slam the cabinet door because I'm running late.
Honey-Can-Do Steel Stackable Adjustable 2-Tier Cabinet
Adhesive Hooks for Renters Who Can't Drill
My lease specifically says no drilling into cabinetry. I spent a month finding adhesive hooks strong enough for ceramic mugs that wouldn't rip the paint off when I move out.
Stick these inside cabinet doors for lightweight mugs. I put four on one door and they've held for eight months. When I move, they peel off clean. Tested it on one already.
Command Medium Slate Terrace Hook Value Pack
Use these for heavier mugs that regular Command hooks can't handle. The wire design distributes weight better and my chunky handmade mug from the farmer's market hangs fine.
Command Wire Toggle Hooks, Clear, Medium, 6 Wall Hooks
Swap to these if Command strips have failed you before. They grip harder and I stuck a small wooden hook rack to the inside of my cabinet with them. Still holding after five months.
Gorilla Clear Mounting Tape - Crystal Clear, Tough | Gorilla Glue
Try these if you need a bunch at once without spending much. I lined the inside of two cabinet doors and suddenly had spots for 12 mugs that were crowding my counter.
Koomade 12 Packs Adhesive Wall Hooks 13LB Heavy
Snag a few for hanging a mug rack on the wall next to your coffee station. They hold way more than you'd expect from something so small. My wooden rack with four mugs stays solid.
3M Claw 15 lb Drywall Picture Hanger
Get these for a budget option that still works. I put them inside my upper cabinet and they hold my standard coffee mugs without any drama. Not for the heavy pottery ones though.
Hyper Tough Mini Removable Self-Adhesive Plastic Hooks
Use a strip of this to mount a lightweight hook rail under a shelf. I combined it with a thin wooden strip and made my own custom mug rail for about three dollars total.
Scotch® Wall-Safe Tape | 3M United States
Wall Mounted Mug Racks for Counter Space
When I ran out of cabinet space entirely, I went vertical. These racks turned a blank kitchen wall into my favorite part of the room and my mugs became decoration instead of clutter.
Grab this if you have a bare wall near your coffee maker. I mounted it in ten minutes and now my six favorite mugs are on display. Guests always comment on it.
Apeya Wall Mounted Mug Holder Metal Coffee Cup Rack
Try this for a farmhouse kitchen vibe. The dark wood looks like it cost way more than it did. I hung it above my coffee bar and it made the whole corner feel intentional.
MyGift Wall Mounted Coffee Mug Display Rack
Use this if you want something minimal and black. It disappears against a dark wall and just makes the mugs float there. Holds eight and I've loaded all eight without any sag.
Apeya Wall Mounted Mug Holder Metal Coffee Cup Rack
Pair this with small hooks underneath for a boho coffee corner. I added screw-in cup hooks to the wooden plank and it holds four mugs while looking like I planned it from the start.
Mkono Macrame Hanging Shelves Boho Wall Decor Set
Keep this in your cart if you want the tree-style look but mounted on a wall. It holds up to 18 mugs and I finally got every single one out of my cabinets. Freedom.
Wall Mounted Coffee Mug Racks for Home
Snag this shelf and add your own hooks underneath. I drilled in brass cup hooks every three inches and it looks custom. People ask where I got it done and I just say me, a drill, twenty minutes.
Kate and Laurel Levie Wooden Picture Ledge Wall Shelf
Toss this on the counter or mount it low on the wall. I put hooks inside each cube for mugs and used the top for my coffee maker. One piece solved two problems at once.
Better Homes & Gardens 4-Cube Storage Organizer
Mug Storage for Small Kitchens and Tight Spaces
My kitchen is barely 60 square feet. Every inch matters. These are the weird, clever solutions I found for storing mugs when you literally have nowhere left to put them.
Try this if you have one tiny corner of counter space. It holds six mugs vertically and the footprint is smaller than a dinner plate. I squeezed it between my toaster and the wall.
Spectrum Diversified Euro Large 8-Mug Holder
Use the smallest containers from this set to corral mug accessories like stirrers and sugar cubes, then stack mugs on top. Sounds weird but it gave me back a full shelf.
Mainstays 12-Piece Square Clear Glass Dinnerware Set
Grab one of these slim rolling carts for next to the fridge. I padded the drawers with shelf liner and each one holds four mugs safely. Rolls out when I need it, tucks away when I don't.
Sterilite 3 Drawer Wide Cart, Clear Plastic Storage
Get this if you want a mobile coffee station. I hung hooks on the side rails for mugs and keep the coffee maker on top. Wheels it to the dining room when people come over.
Honey-Can-Do 3-Tier Rolling Craft Cart with Handle, White
Swap your pantry door for mug storage. I hung this on the inside of my pantry door and six mugs live there now. Out of sight but I know exactly where they are.
Mainstays Over-the-Door 6-Hook Rack Satin Nickel No
Use this inside a deep cabinet to create a back row for mugs you use less often. I rotate them seasonally. Holiday mugs go in back from January to October.
Whitmor Supreme Stacking Shelf, Chrome
Keep this on the counter if you drink coffee constantly and want your daily mugs within arm's reach. Holds up to eight and spins so I can grab whichever one matches my mood.
VORJELT Christmas Tree Shaped Ceramic Mug Blank