Turn A Magazine Rack Into Appealing Mug Storage With A Savvy DIY

If you’re a coffee connoisseur or tea devotee with an , it may be time to think about a different storage system. Although you can find plenty of specially designed mug display shelves and racks available online, not everyone wants to spend time or money shopping for one. Instead, you could get creative and work with something you already have at home — like an old magazine rack. You know the ones: They were made from wood, had spindles around the sides, and sat on the floor. We got the idea from YouTube creator , who posted a fascinating video about how to upcycle different household items into home decor. This includes a magazine rack — it was taken apart, and its frame was transformed into a wall-hung mug holder.

You might not come across old-school magazine holders as often as you used to. In fact, most of the ones for sale on eBay are listed as “vintage” items. But if you’ve got a spare rack hanging around your house (or perhaps your parents’ place), you can easily turn it into a stylish new home for your mugs. Alternatively, you can check nearby thrift stores, vintage shops, or estate sales. To upcycle it into a mug holder, you’ll also need supplies such as wood filler, wood glue, primer, and paint.

Before you begin building, there is some prep work to be done. Since your magazine rack has likely been around for decades, you should clean it before doing anything else. To make a wood-safe cleaning solution, add a few drops of dish soap into a bowl of warm water. Dunk a microfiber cloth into the bowl, wring it out, and wipe down the rack. When you’re done, dry it with a clean cloth.