15 Clever Kitchen Organizers That'll Make You Feel Like You Did a Remodel

I personally use a turntable like this in my own refrigerator, and it’s great for storing jams, miso paste, and other small items that tend to get lost in the back. While Papantoniou uses this one for spices, noting, “It spins smoothly, and the lip is taller than others I’ve tested, so spices don’t fall out when I turn it.”

Tall cabinets are a blessing, but without the right tools, it can be hard to take full advantage of all that vertical space without something breaking. Deputy Food Editor Trish Clasen Marsanico uses a similar set of cabinet shelves at home and swears by them, saying, “These were a game changer for making my kitchen cabinets more functional!”

We use these exact utensil crocks in the Kitchen Appliances Lab to store spatulas, whisks, ladles, and more. I use a similar crock at home, which I keep right by my stove so I always have the right utensil on hand—no matter what I’m whipping up.

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This versatile appliance stand with a drawer and pull-out shelf is a Kitchen Award Winner and ideal for kitchens with limited space. “I use it in my small kitchen to keep extra utensils, measuring cups, etc. I like that the pull-out shelf can be positioned above or below the drawer,” says Home Care & Cleaning Reviews Analyst Noah Pinsonnault.

If your kitchen knives are as important to you as they are to me, it’s essential to have a safe place to store them. I use a similar drawer insert that protects my knives while keeping them off my countertops.

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Pot lids are awfully hard to store without a good organizer, “I have a small space, and this turned into a game changer for me,” says Papantoniou. “I stack my cookware, so being able to store my lids neatly was key.”

If you have valuable wall space in your kitchen, you might as well make use of it. “I’m a big fan of the IKEA pegboard for organizing kitchen utensils like scissors and bottle openers. It’s very easy to install and saves me drawer space in my small kitchen,” says Home Care & Cleaning Reviews Analyst Kyra Bennington.

Sturdy bins that let you see all of the contents inside are key to an organized pantry. Plastic bins like these are also helpful for cleaning, and a handle makes them easy to pull up, even if they’re heavy. Contributing Writer and Analyst Jamie Ueda swears by these for her home kitchen.

Home Care & Cleaning Lab Executive Director Carolyn Forté recommends these freezer bins to help ensure your frozen foods don’t go missing in the depths of your freezer. I could also see these being helpful in your pantry for storing anything that comes in a pouch.

Not every refrigerator is easy to organize, and that’s where some storage bins can come in handy. “I love these for condiment organization in my fridge and for canned drinks,” says Food Producer Tina Martinez.

OXO also sells an 8-piece set that includes an egg bin and a non-slip mat with ridges to keep beverages secure.

I wouldn’t recommend simply tossing your silverware into a kitchen drawer—that’s where a proper storage solution becomes essential. There are plenty of options on the market, but both Ueda and Marsanico rely on this system.

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When you’re trying to maximize space while keeping everything easy to find, it’s smart to take advantage of the doors in your kitchen, too. I actually bought these just a week ago for my pantry doors, and I can’t get over how much they hold—I store cans, jars, sauces, bags, and so much more.

Don’t forget your kitchen cleaning supplies! They need a little organizational help, too. Forté recommends this option for storing everything from dish soap to dishwashing pods, and the roll-out design makes it especially easy to access.