Try A Space-Saving Dollar Tree Solution For Storing Coffee Mugs Outside Of Cabinets

If you've ever opened your kitchen cabinet only to have a tower of coffee mugs nearly crash into your face, you're not alone. Mugs are fun to collect — whether they're souvenirs from trips, gifts from friends, or just too cute to pass up at the thrift store. But storing them can become a real headache. They take up a ton of shelf space, especially if you're short on kitchen storage to begin with. Sometimes it's nice to actually see your favorite mugs out in the open instead of buried in the back of a cupboard.

That's where this Dollar Tree wire shower caddy hack comes in. By installing a wire shower caddy underneath your shelf or cabinet, you can give your coffee mugs a home that's easy to access and totally out of the way. All you need is one wire shower caddy (like this Home Collection caddy from Dollar Tree) and four flat strap brackets, which you can grab from Amazon or any hardware store. You'll also need at least four S-hooks, though the number to get depends on the number of mugs you plan to hang. This simple, affordable upgrade keeps your mugs organized and frees up precious cabinet space while doubling as a cute little display under your shelf. It is also a genius way to repurpose shower caddies in your home.

Once you've got your shower caddy and strap brackets, it's time to make the magic happen. Start by removing the handle from your caddy so you're left with just the wire basket. Flip it upside down and position it under a sturdy shelf or the underside of your cabinet. Use two strap brackets on each end to secure it in place, and screw them directly into the wood so the caddy is stable and snug. The open grid of the shower caddy makes it easy to attach small S-hooks. From there, you can hang your favorite mugs by the handles.

It's a clever, renter-friendly way to get your mugs out of the cabinet and into easy reach without cluttering your counters. Plus, it adds a little charm and personality to your kitchen setup. If you have even more mugs you need to display but the caddy can't take them all, there are still a lot of DIYs to show off your coffee & tea cup collection while saving cabinet space. If you want to take this storage hack a step further, you can spray-paint the caddy to match your cabinet hardware or kitchen decor. You can also mix in a few hanging plants, tea towels, or even a small hook for your go-to coffee scoop. It's functional, affordable, surprisingly stylish, and proof that a $1.25 shower caddy can go way beyond the bathroom. If you're interested in cleaning up your kitchen space, you can also use a shower caddy to keep your kitchen organized.