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1. A sleek acacia wood utensil holder that'll warm up your countertop and make it look like you actually know what you're doing in the kitchen. The crock has a 360-degree turntable, too, so it's just as functional as it is beautiful.
Promising review: "I didn't think I could love a utensil holder as much as I do this one. The wooden material looks and feels great and also feels very sturdy. And the rotating base gives it a nice and smooth spin. Not to mention, this thing can hold A LOT! Such a great addition to my kitchen!" —Nguyening
Get it from Amazon for $19.98.
2. A slim storage cart to utilize the dead space between your fridge and wall (or any appliance, really).
Promising reviews: "This is EXACTLY what I needed to fill the space between the cabinet and fridge. We removed an old, unwanted dishwasher and replaced the cabinets and there was this space that we didn't have any plans for so I ordered this cart to complete the collection. It looks awesome, holds a lot of needed items for the kitchen, freeing up the spice cabinet so it looks and feels more organized. It pulls out without any wobbling and seems very stable overall. I would order it again, maybe for the laundry room." —Mary P
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in two colors).
3. A nonskid washable runner you can throw down to hide dated tile and give you a little extra cushion while you cook.
Promising review: "I've grown tired of 'washable rugs' that are as thin as paper. They're folded into small squares and placed in bags, and the creases never seem to disappear when you unfold them. This rug lies flat immediately and it features a rubber backing that keeps it in place. What surprised me even more is its remarkable thickness, nearly comparable to a professional anti-fatigue mat. Its thickness effectively protects my spine, making me feel less tired when I leave the kitchen. It's very easy to clean, effortlessly vacuums, and spills can be wiped away with a towel. Cleaning tools easily collect pet hair, too." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five sizes).
4. A magnetic stove shelf on which you can stack your go-to spices, oils, and kitschy salt and pepper shakers.
StoveShelf is a US-based small business that specializes in stove shelves for various sizes of stoves.
Check out a Tiktok of the StoveShelf in action.
Promising review: "I had no problems with install. It’s secure and doesn’t move, and I was genuinely surprised at how much counter space I freed up. Now, it makes more intuitive sense to reach in front of me for my frequently grabbed cooking items on the StoveShelf (EVOO, S&P, etc.) instead of reaching off to the side to wherever I set it down last." —Online Shopper
Get it from Amazon for $35.99 (available in three sizes and in three finishes).
5. Some matching oil and vinegar dispensers with metal pour spouts that'll make feel like you're dining at an Italian restaurant every night and not just pulling a frozen Trader Joe's meal from your freezer.
Promising review: "I LOVE these dispensers!!! They look so cute and make me feel so organized. They dispense liquids really well and do not leak. They come with almost every label you would need." —Tara Foster
Get them from Amazon for $20+ (available in two sizes, sets of one, two, or four, and in three styles).
6. A set of two cabinet shelf organizers so you can elevate your mug collection and make room for more because look, you *will* be buying at least one next time you go to Target.
Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE my new organizational wooden stands. They arrived today, as soon as I easily put them together I was surprised how great they looked. The texture is better than expected, very sturdy, looks great on my kitchen counter and turned my messy counter into a nice display of items I use daily. I’m so in love with these I’m going to buy more for other areas if the house and my adult kids think they’re great so thinking about getting them as stocking stuffers!!!!" —Kristen
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in six finishes and two sizes).
7. An ink-depositing grout pen whose long-lasting, nontoxic pigment can conceal years of stains. If you've scrubbed, scrubbed, and scrubbed some more — all without result — then submit to the stains and just get this.
Promising review: "Holy cow! I never thought my stained grout would look so good! These pens are so amazing. After a little priming, they go forever! They cover very well and are super easy to use and cover the darkest of stains! I am buying four more to cover the rest of the house. I have very light beige tile and the beige color pens blend perfectly. I would NOT recommend white unless you have very while tile. This beige will blend well with white as well. Cannot beat it for the price." —NatJH
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available with narrow or wide tip).
8. A wooden pedestal to elevate your soap, candle, coffee supplies, or whatever else is all over your kitchen counter.
Promising review: "Sturdy design and a great value. If it’s very near to water maybe just spray a quick coat of sealer or poly on it to seal it from water damage. Came quickly and looks great with any decor!" —Lara Kessler
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in three finishes).
9. A macramé fruit hammock so your bananas, apples, and oranges can enjoy their last days on Earth in comfort. Little do they know they're about to be devoured. 😈
KnappsKnots is a San Diego–based small business from Anastasia Knapp.
Promising reviews: "Absolutely loved it! Perfect if you have little counter space." —Jessi
"Love it. Might get another for bread and buns. The clearance between our counter and upper cabinets is weirdly short — can’t fit most countertop items — so this was the perfect solution." —pogtotes
Get it from KnappsKnots on Etsy for $28.90+ (available in two sizes and 11 colors).
10. A magnetic vinyl dishwasher cover if you aren't quite in the tax bracket where you can afford appliances that completely blend in with your cabinets... so might as well make your dishwasher a design element!
Small biz ReVent Covers also makes custom covers for air vents, so be sure to check those out if you're looking to hide other eyesores in your home. And to see just how easily these go on, check out this TikTok!
Get it from ReVent Covers on Etsy for $44.99+ (available in five designs and many sizes).
11. A set of six dimmable under-cabinet light strips that'll instantly add ambiance to any space you see fit be it your kitchen, closet, desk, or wardrobe. They're also remote controlled, so you can turn on the wow factor even if you're comfortable on the couch.
Each kit comes with six pre-cut LED light strips (9.8 feet in total) and adhesive strips for mounting. The 17-key remote can control basic functions like turning the lights on/off, setting a timer, dimming the lights, etc. Plus, it works at distances up to 60 feet.
Promising review: "Awesome product!! I love the ease of installation and the extra included pieces for a good fit. Perfect for adding some much-needed light to my dark kitchen. Dimmable and comes with a remote! There's no downside!" —Breezy Lady
Get a set of six from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in three styles).
12. A neutral set of silicone-coated kitchen utensils so you can throw away the mismatched ones you've been using since college.
The utensils can withstand temperatures of -40 degrees F up to 446 degrees F. Each set includes 24 tools and a holder.
Promising review: "I don't normally write reviews, but I went out of my way to share this! I love these; they are super cute and really nice to cook with! I went through and threw away all of my plastic spoons and spatulas after using these. I'm definitely a fan!" —Patricia B.
Get them from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in eight color combos).
13. A set of wire baskets where you can store your bounty of fresh produce and — in the back — the processed snacks that you absolutely love but aren't as eager to show off.
Promising review: "An amazing product that's compact and sturdy. Clutter free and organized cabinets in my kitchen. Previously, small bottles of spices and other condiments were difficult to manage in my cabinet and sometimes while taking one out, another would topple down. When I was in a hurry to get things done, this was a nightmare! Now, what a relief. I just take the whole basket down, use the spices, and then it goes back. Sometimes I just open the cabinet just to admire the way it looks. 😁😁" –RST
Get them from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in sets of two, four, or eight, and in four finishes).
14. Some matte-steel or brushed brass pulls that sure beat the dinged up knobs that came on your builder-grade kitchen cabinets.
Promising review: "Can't beat the quality for the price! Solid weight, and none arrived scratched, bent, or broken. Definitely get the template! It makes installation a breeze! With the template, I had 24 handles installed in less than 45 minutes! Immediately upgraded my cabinets. Very happy with this purchase!" —alexa
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in quantities 1–60 and seven colors).
15. A broom/tool organizer because no matter how carefully you tuck your Swiffer/broom/stick vacuum in that gap between your fridge and wall, they never fail to fall over and scare the bejeezus out of you.
The organizer has four slots and four hooks which can be used to hold all sorts of kitchen, bathroom, garage, and garden tools. Installation takes about five minutes and all it includes is drilling two holes for screws and then mounting the unit.
Promising review: "I purchased this to organize my brooms, mops, etc. They were always sitting beside one of my tall kitchen cabinets and looked like a total mess. This allowed me to make it look more organized and it turned out perfect. Couldn't be any happier with it." —DazzBoomer
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two colors).
16. A roll of faux-marble contact paper ready to breathe new life into tired tiles or scratched countertops for just 10 bucks.
It took most reviewers less than an hour to completely revamp their space, and it was two hours *tops* for others (depending on how much space you're redoing!).
Promising review: "I bought this contact paper to redo my kitchen counter tops. I live in a older house that need a little upgrading and this hit the spot. This contact paper is easy to work with and I promise you, you cannot tell that it is contact paper. My husband who never notices anything even commented on how good it looked. I ordered two more rolls so I can do my kitchen island as well. I used my blow dryer to so I could get a few of the wrinkles out as I was placing the paper down and that made it very easy to apply. What are you waiting on?Just buy it and you will not be disappointed!" —Duana
Get a roll from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in six roll sizes).
17. Some aesthetic airtight containers that would make Khloe Kardashian proud.
18. Annnnnd some water-resistant pantry labels so you always know what you're reaching for.
Upon placing your order, you can indicate whether you want a standard set of labels (which includes a specific list of pantry items) or a custom set. Be sure to check out the spice labels the shop offers as well!
Daisy Paper House is a Cali-based small biz that designs a variety of simplistic labels for the home.
Promising review: "These labels are beautiful, I couldn't be happier with them. I bought the spice labels and I intend to buy the full array of pantry labels as I continue to improve my kitchen!" —Michelle Frasu
Get five custom labels from Daisy Paper House on Etsy for $12+ (standard sets available in counts of 20, 40, and 80; custom sets available in counts of 5–50).
19. A space-saving sliding tray ideal for coffeemakers, toasters, and other small appliances you use daily but hate having to move.
Promising review: "Such a simple idea, but oh, how helpful this is. My husband pulls the coffeemaker out from under the cabinet when it’s brewing and forgets to put it back when it’s done, so I do it. Such a simple idea, yet this rolling thing is fantastic, and with one finger, I can roll it back under, and there’s no sloshing. Even my husband, a born skeptic who thinks these kinds of things are just junk, is showing people, 'hey look at this.' LOL. This is a keeper." —Kirsten
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (also available in packs of two or three).
20. A tube of peel-and-stick contact paper that — when applied with a lil' finesse — can totally pass as stainless steel. White refrigerator? We don't know her.
21. A sleek K-Cup storage drawer where you can not only stow away the coffee pods you buy in bulk at Costo, but place your coffee machine so you're not wasting any extra counter space!
Each of these holds up to 36 standard-sized K-Cups.
Promising review: "I am so glad I got this. It makes for such great streamlined storage. Keeps things tidy and neat, and also helps me keep track of how many cups I have left to determine whether or not I need to add to my grocery list. It is very sturdy and I fit my machine on top. The top is very durable, hard plastic and does not buckle with the weight of the machine filled with water on top." —tunisianswife
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in various sizes, styles, and as a two-pack).
22. Or a hidden coffee pod tray that mounts right under your cabinet if you're the type of minimalist who likes to keep nothing (and I mean NOTHING) on your counters.
Promising review: "This space-saver K-Cup storage rack is wonderful! It is attractive and keeps my counter clutter-free. It is lightweight but very sturdy. I would highly recommend this for anyone wanting to gain valuable counter space." —christine h
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
23. A sleek magnetic storage bar so you say bye to your cracked knife block or — even worse — reaching your hand into a drawer filled with free-floating utensils.
This magnetic bar comes with mounting hardware and instructions to hang it up, and it is also compatible with Velcro or any kind of mounting tape.
Promising review: "I want to order another one!!! I wish I had thought to purchase one of these sooner. The magnet is strong and holds plenty of my everyday knives. I decided to put it on the side of my fridge and it holds perfectly when you remove the back and stick directly on. I didn't need anything extra to hold it in place either. Now I have more counter space." —RayJoni07
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in six sizes).
24. A set of floating shelves if you have open wall space and could use extra storage or just a place to show off your trendy Graza olive oil and salt cellar with flaky Maldon salt.
25. A sleek under-cabinet paper towel holder that requires no installation as it comes with peel-and-stick tape adhesive.
Promising review: "I’ve had this up for awhile now and even with my kids pulling on it, daily pulling of paper towels, etc., it has not moved. There are many ways to hang it but we chose the tape it came with, and it has not disappointed! It finally got our paper towels off the counter and gives us that little bit of extra space. Definitely love this!" —Jari Prieto
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in seven finishes).
26. A three-tier corner shelf you can arrange in whatever fashion fits your space best. That way, you can utilize the extra inches between your countertops and cabinets and give random bits and bobs a place to call home.
Promising review: "I love this stand! It’s so perfect for my coffee corner. I am able to get everything organized and utilize the space on my counter. The shelves are really sturdy and not wobbly at all. They easily support everything I want to put on each shelf." —McKenna's Mommy
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in six finishes).
27. An affordable pack of peel-and-stick subway tiles to cover up nasty old grout or backsplashes that've seen much better days. No tools or expertise are necessary, but a tool belt could be a fun touch. 🛠
Promising review: "I have been blown away with how great they look and every person who has seen them after I put them up doesn’t know they are not real tile. They are shiny like tile and have the texture of tile as well. They are easy to clean and relatively easy to install. It took me two afternoons and only because I hadn’t ordered enough and needed one more package." —Kyle & Noelle
Get 10 sheets from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in eight styles).
28. A mounted stemware holder you can install under kitchen cabinets, customized floating shelves, or your wooden bar cart.
BTW, one rack can hold up to nine standard size glasses.
Promising review: "Overall, very pleased with this product. Found some floating shelves to match a cabinet and then added these to make my custom wine stem rack. Quality was better than expected and I love the darker finish. These also were the right size for the width and depth of the shelf. So far, I've gotten several compliments." —Ms Lila
Get it from Amazon for $19.93+ (available in four colors, three or four rows, and multipacks).
29. A cutlery organizer that was smartly designed to save a buttload of space. Sick of fishing around a jam-packed drawer on the search for your favorite fork? Give it a cozy, reliable place to call home.
Promising review: "Fits my drawer like a glove AND holds my set for 12! Heavy gauge plastic construction that does not give even when fully loaded. This has opened up so much more space in my drawer making it easier to find other serving pieces and the odd items in that drawer. Love it, highly recommend it. Before purchasing, measure your drawers to make sure it will fit. I love that it can lie parallel to the drawer front. I was concerned that my flatware would stick out too tall for my stock cabinetry drawer, but that is not a problem." —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.60+ (available in two colors).
30. And a nifty pair of Mason jar holders you can mount to floating shelves or in your pantry so you can save some space but still keep in-demand ingredients at an arm's reach.
Tidy Jars is a Wisconsin-based small biz that specializes in organization products to maximize space.
Promising review: "This was the perfect solution for my kitchen spices that come in oversized containers. I had the jars and these brackets help me save space in my open cabinets. They were a breeze to install!" —Courtney
Get it from Tidy Jars on Etsy for $15.99+ (available in two lengths and two jar mouth sizes).
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