Coffee is an important part of my life. Just the smell of a fresh pot brewing instantly lifts my mood (any time of day, I might add). Because of this absolute love of coffee, one of the most difficult areas to de-clutter are my coffee mugs. I began collecting them on my travels many years ago in high school. They mean a lot to me and some are irreplaceable. That’s why it was a big deal when I took on decluttering this spring that I pared down my collection. I kept the ones that I simply couldn’t part with and decided that items that emotionally charged deserved to be displayed. Thus, this DIY coffee mug organizing rack idea was born.

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Thrift Store Decor Upcycle Challenge

The Rules:

Upcycle an item(s) from a thrift store, resale store, or garage sale into a new piece of decor.
There’s no monthly theme.
There’s no budget to stick to.

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Having all of your mugs on display with this DIY coffee mug organizing rack will totally brighten up your mornings and you will have more cabinet space!

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Materials

Thrifted Loft Bed Mattress Support (The one I bought came with 4 but you only need one for this project)
Krylon Oil Rubbed Bronze Spray Paint
20 Pack of S-Hooks
Command Picture Strips

Having all of your mugs on display with this DIY coffee mug organizing rack will totally brighten up your mornings and you will have more cabinet space!

Step 1

First, spray paint your mattress support on a protected and well-ventilated area.

Having all of your mugs on display with this DIY coffee mug organizing rack will totally brighten up your mornings and you will have more cabinet space!

Step 2

Next, lay out all of your s-hooks and spray paint them.

Step 3

Allow both your mattress support and s-hooks to dry.

Having all of your mugs on display with this DIY coffee mug organizing rack will totally brighten up your mornings and you will have more cabinet space!

Step 4

Flip your s-hooks over and spray paint the other side.

Having all of your mugs on display with this DIY coffee mug organizing rack will totally brighten up your mornings and you will have more cabinet space!

Step 5

Add a second coat of paint to your mattress support.

Tip:

Make sure that all of the sides, corners, and wires are covered during this step.

Step 6

Allow all of your paint to dry.

Step 7

Flip over your mattress support and add 12-16 Command Picture Strips around the edges that will face the wall.

Step 8

Hang your organizer on the wall by pressing the edges firmly against it.

Having all of your mugs on display with this DIY coffee mug organizing rack will totally brighten up your mornings and you will have more cabinet space!

Step 9

Lastly, add your s-hooks and mugs to your organizer.

Having all of your mugs on display with this DIY coffee mug organizing rack will totally brighten up your mornings and you will have more cabinet space!

Having all of your mugs on display with this DIY coffee mug organizing rack will totally brighten up your mornings. Guests will be able to strike up a conversation about your unique collection and you will have freed up extra cabinet space. One last tip I want to leave you with: Definitely hand this on the wall and don’t skimp on the Command Strips. I got impatient and wanted to test out my DIY coffee mug organizing rack. I loaded it up and leaned it against the wall behind our coffee pot. The next day, I walked past it, into the kitchen, and immediately heard loud crashing and glass breaking.

Having all of your mugs on display with this DIY coffee mug organizing rack will totally brighten up your mornings and you will have more cabinet space!

I knew before I had even seen it that the mug rack had fallen. I saw the shattered mugs that meant so much to me and wept. Thankfully, not all of my mugs were on it yet. Once I hung the organizer, I tested it by pulling down on it with all of my strength. It didn’t budge so I felt very confident. It has now been hanging for 3 weeks with mugs on it and no more incidents.

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Having all of your mugs on display with this DIY coffee mug organizing rack will totally brighten up your mornings and you will have more cabinet space!

And now for more thrifty goodness!

Check out what my fellow upcyclers created below!

An InLinkz Link-up

Is anyone else dying to relax on a beach right now? Nothing sounds better than sitting in the hot sun with a great book listening to the sounds of the waves crashing. Unfortunately, not all of us can just take a jaunt to the ocean whenever we want. (I know. It is sad right?) Since visiting the ocean isn’t in the cards, bring the beach to your home with these 11 DIY coastal home décor ideas. Then you can throw on some headphones with ocean sounds playing and at least relax like you’re on vacation. At least, that’s what I’ll be doing.

When visiting the ocean for vacation isn’t in the cards, bring the beach to your home with these 11 DIY coastal home décor ideas.

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Summer Mantel Ideas and Inspiration (Daune at Cottage in the Oaks)

This beachy mantel is absolutely gorgeous. It will make you feel transported to a fantastic summer beach house.

DIY Coastal Terra Cotta Pots (Ashley at Cherished Bliss)

It never ceases to amaze me what paint can do, like turn ordinary terra cotta pots into gorgeous coastal décor.

Summer in a Jar- Vintage Coastal/Beach Décor (Sarah at Sadie Seasongoods)

I love the bubble imperfections in these beachy mason jars! You won’t believe how easy this DIY is to make.

DIY Sea Glass Rope Lantern (Kimberly at A Wonderful Thought)

This lantern is amazing! It is an easy DIY with a giant impact.

Starfish Garland Sea Vignette (Kim at Made in a Day)

If you have some shells and twine you are all set to make this gorgeous vignette. It is perfect edition to your coastal décor.

DIY Driftwood Fish (Angie at Crafts Unleashed)

Speaking of super easy crafts, this driftwood fish is perfect for swimming on your wall.

Clay Pot Lighthouse (Angie at Crafts by Amanda)

Don’t stop with decorating the inside of your home. Bring the beachy feeling outside with this awesome DIY lighthouse.

Pink Flamingo Planter (Ann at The Apple Street Cottage)

This planter is another easy way to bring the coast to your outdoors. Spice it up with some tropical flowers if you have the right weather to grow them.

Coastal Jar Makeover with Sea Glass Paint (Beverly at Across the Boulevard)

Here is another example of how you can give an old décor item new life with some paint.

DIY Sunset Sailboat Painting (DIY Adulation)

Of course, I had to give you some coastal décor ideas from yours truly. This painting is so easy to make and a gorgeous piece of wall art.

DIY Upcycled Pink Flamingo Wall Hanging (DIY Adulation)

Last, but not least, is another awesome flamingo DIY. Turn an ugly thrift store goose into something gorgeous!

When visiting the ocean for vacation isn’t in the cards, bring the beach to your home with these 11 DIY coastal home décor ideas.

There you have it. With these 11 DIY coastal home décor ideas you can turn your home into an oasis. It’s not quite as great as the beach but it is absolutely a close second. Don’t forget to check out the Merry Monday link party before you go. Be inspired by your friends and share what you’ve been creating below!