DIY A Rustic Coffee Mug Storage Solution In A Day With This Easy Method

Whether you're a skilled potter or you're just extremely proud of your eclectic mug collection, you deserve a cool storage solution that allows your prized mugs to be on display, but still out of the way. Let your gorgeous mugs moonlight as wall decor in your kitchen using a rustic floating shelf design with this quick and easy DIY. While there are tons of DIY floating shelves perfect for kitchen storage, this mug wall makes a unique and practical decor piece above a tea or coffee bar, so your favorite mug is always in arm's reach when it's time for a cuppa.

Instead of lining those eye-catching mugs in a boring old cabinet, give each one its own spot to shine with a rustic mug wall. Each mug rests on a mini-floating shelf to create a wall display for your collection. Whether you have five cute mugs or 25, you can turn them into a stylish decoration in your kitchen with this project. Plus, converting an unused wall into a mug wall is a great way to utilize vertical space in small kitchens.

All you need is a 4-by-4 wooden beam cut into cubes, drywall screws, and a router. Before you begin, it's worth measuring your mug collection to make sure you go with a mini-shelf size that will fit them all. Also, map out the perfect spot for your mug display. Because your precious mugs will be resting on a small cube, it's best to make sure they'll be safe from foot traffic and high enough to be out of reach from kiddos and pets.

Cut the 4-by-4 beam to size yourself or have a hardware store employee make the cuts for you. Then, drill two screws into the wall for each mug stand. Using a keyhole or T-slot router bit (a very handy power tool accessory every homeowner should have), create a groove along the back of each shelf just wide enough to slide the two screw heads through, which will attach the cube to the wall.

To complete the look, add your own personal touch by painting or staining the wood cubes and arranging them on the wall however you see fit. Paint them to perfectly blend in with your wall so the mugs really pop, or make the cubes just as much of an aesthetic feature with a rustic stain or hand-painted design. There are endless possibilities to turn your mug wall into an inspired work of art. Paint the wall behind your floating collection a different color to define the decor feature, or add wall decals to the wall, the cubes, or both to create something of a mural. If you want to add more functionality to the display, screw in hooks on the bottom of each block to hang an extra mug, or use hooks on the sides or underneath to hang towels and other kitchen utensils.