The Genius Coffee Mug Storage Idea That Doesn't Take Up Any Cabinet Space

You shouldn't have to settle for cramming coffee cups into stuffed kitchen cabinets. Instead of playing Tetris every time you reach into your cupboards, transform a small corner of unused countertop space into a genius storage solution for your coffee mugs and accessories. A rotating Lazy Susan-style coffee bar that sits on your countertop is a functional and stylish way to show off your coffee and tea cup collection while saving cabinet space. Curating your spinning coffee station can be a fun and creative process, especially if you have an eye for design — think decorative sugar bowls, hanging spoons, and pops of color. (It's also a great place to show off funky, mismatched coffee mugs, if that's your style.) Not only will your Lazy Susan coffee bar add fashionable flair to your kitchen, it will also free up coveted space in your kitchen cabinets, where every square inch counts. 

The type of rotating organizer that you choose will depend on how many mugs and accessories you need to store, the available countertop space, and the overall style of your kitchen. You may find that a single round tray provides enough coffee mug storage space for your needs. If there are several java drinkers in your household, you will also find plenty of two-tiered designs featuring hooks and storage compartments that are perfect for a well-stocked coffee station. Once your foundation is set, you can get to the fun part of accessorizing and customizing it to complement your decor. 

There are so many ways to bring your rotating coffee mug organizer to life. All kinds of options are available on Amazon, including this 360 Degree Rotatable Mug Tree Stand with hooks to hang mug handles and spoons, as well as tiered a display for coffee and tea. Another highly-rated option is this Mug Tree Stand from ZDDLOINP, with three tiers of storage for all of your mugs and accessories. But if you already have a spare Lazy Susan tray lying around, you don't need to shell out for a new organizer, you can simply repurpose what you already own.

Home decor expert @victoriapretzer demonstrated on TikTok how a simple two-tiered Lazy Susan can be transformed into a stylish coffee nook. The tray was accessorized with a ground coffee tin, sugar jar, decorative mugs filled with faux greenery, and coffee-themed signs with wooden frames, adding both style and function to her rotating organizer.

If you have limited countertop space, you can also place your coffee machine onto the tray with your rotating java station. This take on a Lazy Susan coffee bar by Smallish Home uses a 15-inch acacia wood tray that complements the kitchen's walnut cabinets and fits perfectly in a countertop corner, with enough storage for a Nespresso machine, mugs, spoons, milk frother, and sugar canister. Instead of a wooden tray, you may find that natural stone looks better in your kitchen, such as this Marble Lazy Susan Turntable from Jalz.