Cups and mugs differ by use: a cup is smaller with a saucer for tea or coffee, while a mug is larger and stands alone for everyday hot drinks. At Eleish Van Breems Home we keep cups and mugs in simple, stackable shapes; the finer cups sit under luxury cups.
How many cups and mugs should a home keep?
How many cups and mugs a home keeps depends on the household, but six to eight of each everyday shape, with a few spares, covers most kitchens; finer mugs sit under luxury mugs. Buy a robust daily set and, if you like, a smaller run of fine cups for guests.
How do cups and mugs mix on open shelves?
Cups and mugs mix well on an open shelf when grouped by a shared glaze or tone, so a row of odd finds still looks intentional rather than jumbled, near a favourite coffee mug. One or two repeating colours are enough to tie the whole shelf loosely together.
Are these cups and mugs dishwasher friendly?
Cups, mugs and their saucers vary in care: everyday stoneware and porcelain take the dishwasher, while gilded or hand-painted cups are better washed by hand to protect the decoration; sturdier wine glasses take a gentle cycle. Metallic rims are best kept out of the dishwasher.
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