Put Your Adorable Coffee & Tea Mugs On Display With A Budget-Friendly Storage Hack

Attention, all mug hoarders! Digging through a cluttered cupboard of mugs is no way to start the day. But we get it — each cup tells a story, whether it's tied to a special memory or reflects your personality. And so now you've got more mugs than you've got cabinet space for. The good news? You don't have to part with your collection just yet, considering there are heaps of creative ways to display mugs. Granted, some options can cost a pretty penny. But that's not the case for today's idea: an accordion rack.

Remember those extendable, zigzag-shaped coat hangers you'd typically find in an entryway back in the day? Turns out, they make stylish mug organizers. They also generally cost no more than $10 a pop. You could snag one from Walmart, currently on sale for $7.99. Or buy a whole set (like the RamPro 4-Piece Accordion-Style Wall Rack, currently on sale for $15.99) if you have a whole army of mugs to display. You might even have one lying around the house or at Grandma's. Whatever your pick, a peg rail can make grabbing your mugs quick and easy. Just place it under your kitchen cabinets, next to your coffee station, or wherever you have the wall space.

The first step is optional but highly recommended if you fancy adding a pop of color to your kitchen. Paint the rack. Playful hues, like turquoise, red, or pink, are guaranteed to give the piece some oomph. However, you can also opt for a simple white finish to make your funky, mismatched mug collection the star of the show. A can of spray paint can help get the job done pronto.

Next, grab a pencil and measuring tape to mark where each hole should go on the wall. Remember to mount the rack at a comfortable, accessible height — preferably at eye level. However, if you're hanging multiple racks across the wall, keep a little stool nearby for the higher ones. Drill the holes, and then secure everything in place with screws or nails. And that's it for the installation.

Now comes the fun part: choosing which cups to showcase (if not all of them). Of course, your daily mug deserves a prime spot. It's the one you reach for every morning, after all. In addition to mugs, you can hang tea towels, your coffee scoop, and little decor pieces to make the display even more functional and pretty. The cherry on top is that you can switch things up as often as you want.