The Easy And Affordable IKEA Hack For Customizable Coffee And Tea Mug Storage

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Let's face it — these days, making a cup of coffee or tea at home is way cheaper than grabbing one from a shop. In fact, most Americans prepare their java at home, according to the National Coffee Association. Sure, you may not get as many dreamy options, but it's an excellent way to save money while still getting your morning jolt. There's just one issue, though — it can lead to an overflow of clunky mugs. Not everyone has a ton of extra cabinet space to sacrifice for this type of glassware either. So, why not create a spot they can call their own? IKEA sells a set of bamboo boxes that's easy to repurpose as a fun and creative way to display your mug collection. Plus, it's budget friendly! With IKEA's 4-piece DRAGAN set, you can show off all those coffee and tea mugs in style instead of stuffing them away. 

IKEA advertises the DRAGAN set as essential items you can use to organize your bathroom. Although they can indeed be used separately to keep things tidy, you can also stack them together to build a charming display piece in the kitchen for mugs. One box measures 5 ¾ inches by 4 inches, and the other measure 6 ¾ inches by 4 ¾ inches, so you can turn and stack them in different ways to fit your space. It's completely customizable, and multiple sets can be mixed together for more storage. It all depends on your preferences and how creative you want to get.

Putting your mug holder together should be a lot of fun, especially if you liked playing with blocks as a kid. Essentially, you want to stack the DRAGAN containers together to create a display box. They can be used both horizontally and vertically, so it opens up the possibilities! For example, use a row of three horizontal boxes, and then top them with a row of vertical ones. Work in additional boxes if desired. Since the included lids are shallow, you can use them as flat trays. The sets are priced at $18.99, so arrange it in whatever way makes sense for both your budget and your counter space. Once you decide exactly how you'd like your mug storage piece to look, glue the boxes together with a strong adhesive, such as Gorilla Glue, or use grippy double-sided tape for an adjustable hold in case you want to change your layout later.

Although the boxes are made of a beautiful, durable bamboo, you can easily paint them a stunning color combo to help boost the mood in your kitchen. Once the piece is dry, fill the cubbies with all of your favorite coffee and tea mugs, and they'll have a lovely new home. You can build it simply for storage or use the mugs as pieces of decor as well. After all, they're often pretty unique! You can also swap the mugs out anytime you like to update the vibe. If you place the organizer on a counter, it'll be like your own personal coffee bar. Complete it by using the tray tops for hot drink accessories like stirrers and sugar packets, and you might enjoy drinking your coffee or tea at home even more.