10 Creative Ways To Use Your Personalised Coffee Mugs Beyond Drinking Coffee

In Singapore personalised gifts have become increasingly popular in recent years, and it just so happens that coffee mugs are one of the personalised gifts Singapore consumers have had their eyes on.

There are many benefits to customising gifts like coffee mugs, which are elaborated on in the table below:

Here are some of the various creative ways in which you can use your personalised coffee mugs beyond their intended usage:

• As a stationery holder
• As a cutlery holder
• As a plant pot 
• As a decorative showpiece
• As a storage tool
• As a kitchen tool
• As an art tool
• As a trinket collector
• As a creative tool for idea generation
• As a space for keeping small snacks

As a stationery holder

Starting off this list is this creative idea – beyond solely being used for storing and drinking coffee, personalised coffee mugs can be used to store various types of stationery such as pens, pencils and markers. Coffee mugs tend to have favourable dimensions for holding stationery-sized items, and this takes full advantage of the wide-bottomed and sleek design which most mugs sport. This idea is absolutely perfect for individuals who use these stationery tools frequently, as it places these items within easy reach and allows for the unique personalised nature of the coffee mug to stand out at the same time.  

As a cutlery holder

As an extension of the previously mentioned idea, coffee mugs can be used to store much more than simply just different pieces of stationery. In the kitchen, these coffee mugs can also be used to store and organise a wide array of cutlery items. Some suitable cutlery items which can be stored in coffee mugs include spoons, forks and even knifes – though it is best to proceed with caution with knives as their sharp edges may scratch the bottom of the mug itself. 

As a plant pot 

For individuals with green fingers and a burning passion for all things related to gardening and plants, this next idea will be absolutely ideal: coffee mugs can be used as plant pots to grow an assortment of smaller-sized plants such as marigolds, money plants and perhaps even cacti. This idea is perfect for brightening an otherwise dull room with vibrant shades of green, while enhancing the environmental qualities of the room at the same time. Separately, if it is too much of a hassle to take care of the plant, it is also possible to use the coffee mug to display artificial plants for the added room aesthetic too – this will depend on each individual’s preferences. 

As a decorative showpiece

Sometimes objects need not have a specific purpose – they can simply be admired on their own, and this is certainly the case for personalised coffee mugs as well. Personalised coffee mugs tend to be highly individualised items which are aesthetically pleasing and a joy to look at, so they are perfect candidates for a decorative showpiece on a shelf: here, the mug can be admired for its inherent aesthetic qualities. 

As a storage tool

Coffee mugs can be used for a wide variety of purposes, but they are equally suited for generalised storage usage. Some examples of this include scrunchies and hair clips – in this case, the cup provides a centralised space to store these items, preventing them from getting lost or being misplaced.

As a kitchen tool

Mugs can be used for generalised measuring purposes when cooking, especially for quick and fast meal fixes where precise measurements are not exactly necessary.

As an art tool

In the art world, coffee mugs can serve an entirely different purpose – perhaps the most feasible usage of a coffee mug in an art context would be as a paint brush water holder, where it can be used to store water and remove the paint off paint brushes after each individual colour. The coffee mug can also act as a source for inspiration – to motivate and encourage artists to continue thinking out of the box, and continue experimenting with creative concepts to push the boundaries of art and aesthetics. 

As a trinket collector

Coffee mugs are also great for storing small yet valuable trinkets such as stamps, coins or any unique collectible items from overseas. They are great organisation tools to make a home more organised while still retaining a high amount of individuality within the individual’s home. 

As a creative tool for idea generation

One of the more unusual ways of using a coffee cup is to use it for idea generation and brainstorming. Numerous creatives use this method to derive creative and unique ideas – whenever creativity strikes, they write their rough idea on a piece of paper and put it into a small bowl or cup. Thereafter, after an extended period of time they will then review the idea and make further refinements to it to make it truly a great idea. A personalised coffee cup is more than suitable for this role, and many creatives will appreciate this unorthodox yet practical way of using a coffee mug beyond its intended use. 

As a space for keeping small snacks

Last but not least, coffee mugs can also be used to keep small snacks for the occasional snacking session at home. Given its ability to store anything from nuts to chocolates and candies, this is a perfect way to utilise a personalised mug in a unique manner. 

Conclusion

To sum up, there are many ways in which a personalised coffee mug can be used for, from art tools to gardening pots and even a decorative showpiece on its own. When it comes to personalised gifts Singapore consumers are becoming increasingly discerning about the quality and value of these gifts, and numerous personalised gift SG shops are now offering more unique services to cater to these changing preferences.