Whether you’re an experienced potter or simply proud of your unique mug collection, you deserve an innovative storage solution that displays your cherished mugs without cluttering your space. You can transform your beautiful mugs into wall art in your kitchen by employing a rustic floating shelf design with this simple DIY project. While there are numerous DIY floating shelves ideal for kitchen storage, this mug wall serves as both a distinctive and functional decor piece above a tea or coffee bar, ensuring your favorite mug is always within reach when it’s time for a cup.
Rather than hiding those striking mugs in a mundane cabinet, give each one a spot to stand out with a rustic mug wall. Each mug sits on a mini-floating shelf, turning your collection into a wall display. Whether you own five charming mugs or 25, this project allows you to convert them into a fashionable kitchen decoration. Moreover, transforming an unused wall into a mug wall is an excellent way to maximize vertical space in compact kitchens.
All you’ll need is a 4-by-4 wooden beam cut into cubes, drywall screws, and a router. Before starting, it’s advisable to measure your mug collection to ensure you select a mini-shelf size that accommodates them all. Also, plan the ideal location for your mug display. Since your valuable mugs will rest on small cubes, it’s crucial to place them safely away from foot traffic and high enough to be out of reach of children and pets.
How to Create Your Floating Shelf Mug Display
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Cut the 4-by-4 beam to size yourself, or ask a hardware store employee to make the cuts for you. Then, drill two screws into the wall for each mug stand. Using a keyhole or T-slot router bit (an essential power tool accessory for every homeowner), create a groove along the back of each shelf wide enough to slide through the two screw heads, securing the cube to the wall.
To finish the look, personalize your design by painting or staining the wood cubes and arranging them on the wall as you prefer. Paint them to blend seamlessly with your wall, so the mugs stand out, or make the cubes an aesthetic feature with a rustic stain or hand-painted design. The possibilities are endless to transform your mug wall into a creative masterpiece. Paint the wall behind your floating collection a contrasting color to highlight the decor feature, or add wall decals to the wall, the cubes, or both to create a mural effect. For added functionality, 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.
