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There are some kitchen decor trends that should come with a safety warning. Magnetic knife racks, smooth floor tiles, and things hanging from the ceiling. Mugs, in particular, are becoming a popular thing to display by hanging them on wire or twine — you may have seen this at some Costa Coffee locations. While there’s no arguing with the fact that hanging mugs have a certain visual appeal, your kitchen should be decorated in a way that prioritizes safety, not just aesthetics. Thankfully, there are many affordable hacks to organize your coffee mug collection that don’t involve suspending them in mid-air.
The main reason for hanging the mugs is obviously the design effect — you love the way they look. They’re also closer at hand than if they were stacked in a cubby — fair. Here’s the problem, though: if the mugs are accessible while hanging from the ceiling, they’re simultaneously in the way. Not to mention, the idea is a massive hazard in the case of an earthquake or even a really strong gust of wind. As soon as those cups bump against each other, you’re in trouble. So, our suggestion would be to instead hang the mugs in a safer way — one that involves sturdy hooks. There are some clever storage spaces you are ignoring in your kitchen right now that could serve as nifty areas for displaying and storing your mugs. The side and underside of your cabinets are great examples of that.
Displaying your mugs can be simple or complex without being unsafe
Because you’re hanging fragile mugs, go for mounted hooks over the self-adhesive ones to ensure they won’t lose strength over time. The simplest option is to get regular screw hooks (like the ones from EIENHOSHI) that offer a lot of flexibility around the size. Mount them on the side of your cabinets, underneath them, or even above the sink, if you have space, which could then double as a drying rack. If you prefer something that’s already half-done, though, we love the look of these golden double Mug Rack Under Cabinet Hooks by FOMANSH.
Now, it’s possible that you want something a bit more complex and out of the box, the two qualities that likely drew you to ceiling-hung mugs in the first place. In that case, a great option is to dedicate a large portion of the wall entirely to the mug collection. Because this idea claims a significant amount of space, it creates a true statement piece in the kitchen. You could even make a built-in mug storage spot inside the wall using a grid-type cubby with as many rows and columns as you need. Another unique idea is to repurpose a rustic ladder as a mug stand, screwing hooks into the rungs and displaying your mugs like that. But if you’re not looking for functionality and are only after the decor, we have some brilliant uses for old coffee mugs, too.
