21 mugs to instantly elevate your kitchen

If you want a mug that will work seamlessly with your existing tableware collection, you can’t go wrong with Kelly Wearstler's minimalist offering. A slate colour and simple handle-free design means it will suit a stripped-back kitchen aesthetic just as well as a maximalist one. Approx £22 for two, serax.com

This amber coloured glass mug omits a warm glow even when it's empty. Kinto's classy design is a nod to mid-century glassware and would look right at home on a dining table laid with unique vintage pieces. £14, paulsmith.com

Italian porcelain manufacturer Richard Ginori is known for its luxurious china and this delicate option is a case in point. Gold threads its way around the rim and handle while dark pink has been used to illustrate the carnation flowers. One for when guests come for tea. £150, ginori1735.com

An all white set of mugs look uniform and clean however there’s also a joy in mixing things up which is why Anna + Nina's mix-and-match style cup is the ideal solution. A quirky tiger stripe on the handle offsets the classic white vessel. Approx £15, anna-nina.nl

This is a mug that calls for hands to wrap around its curvaceous outer shell, preferably while a steaming hot beverage is inside. Glazed and finished by hand to give it a unique look, it would be just as at home in a rustic cottage as in a modern apartment. £12, folkinteriors.co.uk

This sculptural mug is part of British designer Faye Toogood's first homeware collection, ‘Dough’. Informed by the kneading of bread and pottery, the mug features a thick reassuring handle, while the rest of the design remains simple and honest. £38, scp.co.uk

Produced to mark the historic British brand Wedgwood's 250th birthday, this elegant handcrafted mug is quite a cause for celebration itself. Crafted from fine bone china it champions the classy feel you’d expect from the brand. The best thing about it? It's lined with 22-carat gold. Espresso never tasted so good. £105, wedgwood.com

Of the many playful mugs on the market, this one is surely top of the charts. Designed by Alessandra Baldereschi for the notoriously cheeky Italian brand Ichendorf Milano, the mushroom handle (which comes in a range of colours) riffs on the fantastical world of Alice in Wonderland. £28, koibird.com

Getting out of bed on a winter morning is made a breeze when you've got this eye-catching yellow coffee vessel. Milo Made Ceramics handcrafted the matte glazed stoneware mug, which has an angular handle for added zeal. £65, ssense.com

Named after its monochrome colour scheme, The Conran Shop's ‘Mono’ mug, which is made from Cape clay in Sotun Africa, is set to become your favourite drinking receptacle as soon as it hits your cupboard shelf. £29, endclothing.com

Japanese ceramicist Yuta Segawa crafted this striking mug from porcelain before finishing it with a distinctive water-colour effect that'll make it stand out on a kitchen shelf. Plus, it's the perfect size for a cup of matcha tea. From £30, heals.com

Every detail of Monoware’s ‘Everyday’ mug feels exactly right in the hand, from the curve of the handle to its reassuringly weighty feel. Made in Portugal from tough but elegant stoneware, it’s ideal for elevating your daily rituals, whether that’s an early morning Earl Grey or a mid-afternoon caffeine fix. £19, monoware.com

These jazzy espresso cups are part of Bella Freud’s ‘I Love You In The Morning’ collection for Matches Fashion. Each ceramic piece features an art-themed slogan in Freud’s signature script and uplifting colours - guaranteed to pep up your breakfast. Set of two, £90, matchesfashion.com

Mexican-made in a range of bright ceramics with a slimline shape and pleasingly weighty handle, this mug is Algo Studio’s very first project. It went through several iterations before the designers found the ideal balance between form and function, so you know it’s just right. A clean, fun choice for a city flat. About £34, byalgostudio.com

Rounded and durable, this mug from Soho Home is characterised by its organic shape and unique finish, created using a reactive glaze. Microwave and dishwasher safe, this design is crafted by artisans in Portugal and would be a great, slightly 1970s-inspired finishing touch for a pared-back kitchen. £60 for four, sohohome.com

If you prefer your mug to come with a matching saucer (perfect for a biscuit or two) the ‘Inlay Cup’ from Ferm Living is a distinctive yet versatile choice. The large-scale marble inspired pattern, created by a two-tone mix of clays, is unique to every piece. A high-gloss glaze sets the whole thing off to perfection. Around £34, fermliving.com

Fast becoming as well-known for his ceramics as for his clothing designs, Henry Holland has hit the sweet spot with this Art Deco-inspired mug, built in a sumptuous chocolate brown and white earthenware clay and finished with a high-gloss glaze. We’re particularly fond of the chunky, slightly off-set handle. £55, henryhollandstudio.com

Inject some colour into your kitchen with Hay’s functional but fabulous mugs, crafted from heat-resistant borosilicate glass. Light, streamlined and modern, we love the sunshine-hued jade yellow shade best – but we wouldn’t say no to multiples, for an eclectic table arrangement. £29, hay.dk

Handmade in Australia using porcelain sourced from France, this mug comes in a staggering array of rich colours to suit every kitchen. The rounded shape is ideal for a slightly bigger cup of tea or frothy coffee and can (for extra ease) be popped in the dishwasher, microwave or oven. Around £34, mudaustralia.com

The marvellously named ‘Chug Mug’ from Studio Arhoj has achieved practically iconic status since first being introduced in 2017. Our favourite iteration? The delightful ‘Pink Grapefruit’ design, which accents a soft wash of baby pink with a lemon yellow rim for the ultimate summer mug. Around £34, arhoj.com