Use acrylic paint to add some color to your pegboard for a bright decoration.

Arrange your dowels in a geometric design, like a square or a triangle, for some added flair.

If you have a lot of donuts, consider hanging two on each wooden dowel if there’s room. If your donuts are different colors, arrange them in a color gradient that fades from light to dark for an ombre effect.

Use acrylic paint to decorate your wooden letters to match the theme of your party.

Try using mini donuts for a oh-so-adorable tiny pyramid.

Poke small decorations, like a bride and groom, into the top layer of donuts to mimic cake toppers if you’d like to. Instead of putting donuts sideways, you can also stack them up on top of one another on each level.

This is a great idea if you’re throwing a party for someone with a sweet tooth or displaying both a cake and donuts.

Use old to-go containers that you’ve gotten food in before as an easy party favor box.

Add small sandwiches, pigs in a blanket, and cupcakes to the menu to make it a finger foods party.

This donut display tricks works really well for weddings, as feeding guests a treat before a reception can help tide them over until dinner.

This looks great at wedding receptions and baby showers, where flowers are often used as decoration.

Add some decorative banners around your shelves for added decoration. Clean your shelves thoroughly before setting up your donuts to get rid of any dirt or dust.

Paint your bookshelf to match the theme of your party for extra flair.

If you want to mix it up, look for a bookshelf with a geometric design to stack your donuts on.