This one small gadget doubled my kitchen cabinet space in seconds

Cabinet with cups and glasses (Image credit: Shutterstock)

If you have a compact kitchen, there just never seems to be enough storage space. And it’s so easy for your cabinets to get packed to capacity with cups, mugs and glassware.

This was my dilemma when it came to keeping my excess mugs organized. After struggling to fit everything in a Tetris-style manner, it wasn't very long before it quickly became a cluttered, unsightly mess. That was until I stumbled across a quick and simple space-saving hack to organize kitchen cabinets. So what exactly is this game-changing gadget I've now sworn by?

My favorite tool — Mug stackers

These coffee mug stacking discs have instantly doubled my kitchen cabinet space — making it look much more presentable. Simply place this small disc at the top of the mug, while another sits on top securely. Mugs are held in place by adjustable arms to fit most shapes and sizes, and you can either place directly on top or upside-down.

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Mug stacker tool — (Image credit: Future)

Best of all, there’s no danger of your favorite coffee mug breaking or chipping, and are suitable for stacking glassware and cups. It was a bonus that these handy tools are affordable and for a set of six, it costs around $24. You can also opt for different colors to suit your kitchen style.

Stacked mugs in kitchen cabinet (Image credit: Future)

Perhaps what impressed me the most was how they transformed my kitchen cabinet, and made good use of vertical space. This made it easier to organize and store mugs without the hassle.

Other top tips for decluttering your cabinets are to do a proper cull, getting rid of chipped or damaged cups, or donate anything old that you don't use. After deep cleaning to remove dirt and stains, you can divide your cabinet space into 'zones'. This way, you'll be able to categorize and find things easily, without rummaging through endless clutter. Finally, once everything is ditched, donated and cleaned, you can begin setting up storage solutions to make your life fuss-free, such as these 7 ways to organize your dishes and maximize your kitchen storage.

So if you want to wave goodbye to cluttered kitchen cabinets for good, these are my must-have, kitchen tools every home needs.

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As the Homes Content Editor, Cynthia Lawrence covers all things homes, interior decorating, and garden-related. She has a wealth of editorial experience testing the latest, ‘must-have’ home appliances, writing buying guides and the handy ‘how to’ features.

Her work has been published in various titles including, T3, Top Ten Reviews, Ideal Home, Real Homes, Livingetc. and House Beautiful, amongst many.

With a rather unhealthy obsession for all things homes and interiors, she also has an interior design blog for style inspiration and savvy storage solutions (get rid of that clutter!). When she’s not testing cool products, she’ll be searching online for more decor ideas to spruce up her family home or looking for a great bargain!