The Easiest Way To Store And Display Seasonal Mugs Is With This Kitchen Staple

Do you treat your mugs like part of your home decor? With so many creative ways to display your impressive mug collection, why settle for pushing them all into a cabinet so they only come out when you make a coffee or tea? When it comes to showing off your pieces, don't use anything less than a storage solution that lets you show off your themed or seasonal pieces and change them out whenever you want. One clever hack only requires a cake stand and a few of your mugs to turn your counter into a decorative and functional space. By keeping your cups on a two or three tiered stand you have a way to keep them organized without putting them behind cabinet doors or cluttering your countertops.

If a cake stand isn't a staple in your kitchen, you can easily source one from anywhere that suits your needs, including thrift and secondhand stores, antique shops, online resale sites, or big box stores. You can even use an easy Dollar Tree DIY to make your own cake stand using plates and candle stick holders, so you can style and decorate it however you want. Keep in mind that the stand for your mugs is just as much a part of the aesthetic as the cups themselves, so choose one that matches your theme and color palette. 

Depending on how many mugs you want to display, you may want to try to find a cake stand with at least two tiers, if not three. This will allow you to add more cups to it. The larger the platforms, the less cramped your cups will be, too. If you need to make any alterations to your holder, do this before placing it on your counter. If making your own, use an adhesive that will keep it secured because mugs can get heavy when stacked. Once it's dry, place it on your countertop or on your at-home coffee bar to elevate it even more.

If you thrifted a cake stand, repaint or sand and stain it to give it a little TLC upgrade before using it as a display for your mugs. To protect the stand itself, you could also add a layer of shelf liner or felt to keep it from getting scratched whenever you remove or place a mug on it, which could also add to the overall finish. The tiered stands are usually used for cupcakes or smaller desserts so keep that in mind when picking your mugs as you may want to find smaller options, while a single tier one can hold a few bigger mugs. Finally, if you're putting your mug display on your coffee station, you could even use the top tier for keeping spoons, a sugar bowl, or an attractive tin filled with chocolate powder for your cappuccinos.