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Talking about you, utensil drawer.
I bought this a few months ago and I'm a little embarrassed about how often I think about it. For the first week we owned it, my boyfriend and I both commented daily on what a smart design it is, how much room it freed up in our drawer, and how we wished we knew about it sooner. If you — like me — are at that stage in your late twenties where practical, problem-solving products put a ridiculously wide smile on your face, I'm sure you'll love it.
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 $9.99 (available in three colors and four sizes).
FYI the curtain has nine mesh pockets, which are able to hold items up to 1 pound each, so just don't go throwing a mega-size conditioner in there, okay?
Promising review: "This is the perfect solution for my tub/shower situation. We have no shelving, and shower head racks tend to get rusty/caked with soap and have even fallen off. We've had this in the shower for three months now and it's great. It holds all our bottles, razors, and bars of soap." —Rachel B
Get it from Amazon for $18.67.
Read our full review of the shower curtain liner with pockets (#2).
The rack is made from food-grade stainless steel that's rustproof and corrosion resistant. The manufacturer says it's suitable for most standard-sized sinks.
Promising review: "I love the versatility of this. You simply roll it up and put it out of the way when you're not using it. Perfect for freeing up valuable counter space!" —Kimberly Gunn
Get it from Amazon for $15.97.
The compact but sizable rack can be adjusted based on the width of your sink (it stays in place with the aid of suction cups) and all of the parts can be disassembled and rinsed in the dishwasher.
What's included: One dish rack, one bowl rack, one fruit basket, one knife and cutlery holder, one utensils holder, one cutting board holder, seven utility hooks, and one detergent rack.
Promising review: "This purchase turned out to be one of things I didn't know I needed until I had it. It functions as not only an over-sink drying rack, but also a cutlery holder, kitchen utensil holder, and a utility cleaning holder that can be used for cleaning supplies and brushes etc. The product is sturdy, the legs have suction cups so that it doesn't slide. It seems fairly durable in my nearly week of usage, and its fairly configurable. All of the different sections can be placed in different spots to fit the aesthetic and function of whatever kind of kitchen you've got. It does come disassembled (the main truss) so there are some screws and washers and instructions on how to put it together, a process which took 10 minutes. Surprisingly good purchase, well worth the cost. I have so much free space now." —Darrel Pendergrass
Get it from Amazon for $79.95 (available in two colors)
The shelving unit is suitable for most cabinets as you can adjust the height to four different levels (2, 5, 9, and 13 inches tall) and expand the rail anywhere between 15 to 25 inches. Since the dimensions aren't one-size-fits-all, it also comes with three large panels and four small panels so you can adjust the shelves.
Promising review: "Great product for a great price. Very sturdy, but lightweight and small; under my bathroom sink is *very* small, and the metal frame is thin enough that it doesn't take up much space, and of course it allows me to utilize the empty vertical space instead of shoving things all the way to the back wall. I might rearrange the shelves, but it's just held with screws on each end so that's easy enough to do. It comes with two supports for two shelves, but you can choose from four heights/positions. 👍🏻 Might need to order a second for under the kitchen sink..." —Jennifer Mowry
Get it from Amazon for $24.97 (available in three colors).
The dispenser can be mounted in the corner of your shower or flat on one of the walls. Waterproof silicone adhesive and two-way tape comes included.
Promising review: "I’ve purposefully waited several months to review this product because of some of the other reviews about longevity. These dispensers are one of those 'golden products' you find on Amazon! I keep saying to myself, 'Why didn’t I do something like this a decade ago!' These pumps are easy to install, easy to clean, easy to setup, and attractive. We’ve run all sorts of types of liquid through them, and it hasn’t skipped a beat. MAKE SURE you prime the pumps before using, otherwise you’ll probably think they’re non-functional or broken. Instructions to prime are inside the lid of each pump. It’s very easy. My last comment is that I decided to not use any of the adhesive or mounting tools that were included. I’ve used waterproof Command Strips the two times I’ve moved them. I used four on each pump and have had ZERO issues. These are truly amazing!" —Droubs
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in packs of one and two).
The rustproof stainless-steel caddies come with suction mounts so installation is easy peasy.
Promising review: "Perfect for my tile shower that had no shelving. I am able to fit a lot on the shelves with no hassle or worry they might fall. I'd suggest to hook in the baskets first to the adhesive and then remove the back of the adhesive and stick it onto the tile with the basket so it applies evenly." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in two sizes and four finishes).
If spices are only part of your issue, it can also be used to hold extracts, canned veggies, sauces, etc.
Promising review: "I added this item to my shopping list several weeks ago and I’m so glad I finally committed to buying it. As a vegetarian, I’ve found that I have to add double the spice just to get a real kick in the dishes I prepare. Not to mention, making sure that I have all the spices that I’m going to need while being quarantining/ social distancing. With that said, my spice cabinet was atrocious before I got these racks. And I am so happy to finally be able to grab my spices without knocking over the other ones and making even more of a mess. I didn’t know somethings so small and plain could bring me so much joy. Buy it now! You will not be disappointed." —Arie M.
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in two sizes and 10 colors).
Each strip has five clips which fit most standard spice bottles (1.5 to 1.75 inches in diameter). The strips also come with pre-applied tape so all you have to do is peel and stick.
Promising review: "Love, love, love this! I have old narrow cabinets and not nearly enough of them so I desperately needed a new way to organize all my herbs and spices. Took a chance based on a list of cool new things and couldn't be more happy with this product! It came with 30 grippers for only $10. I didn't even have to screw them into my cabinets. If you follow the directions and let them cure 24 hours, the self-adhesive works great! I plan on buying a few sets for gifts!" —Brandi Y.
Get it from Amazon for $9.23 (available in two colors)
The organizer's bridge design means you can store medicine bottle underneath and narrower items — like razors, toothbrushes, or flossing picks — on top. Two side compartments also make it easier to stand up items that take too much space lying down — we're talking toothpaste, lipstick, thermometers, etc.
Promising review: "My medicine cabinet looks so neat with these organizers! The quality of plastic is good; the compartment size is convenient. I bought a few different sizes and found use for all of them. Highly recommended." —ZK
Get it from Amazon for $13.59.
If you're trying to guesstimate how many you'll need, each rack holds ~roughly~ 50 hangers.
Promising review: "I grew tired of throwing my empty hangers into a pile in my closet. They would get all tangled up and really frustrated the heck out of me every time I had to put away clothes! This hanger stacker seemed like an easy solution and boy, was I right! It assembles really easily (just two screws and an Allen wrench) and it is good at keeping my hangers organized. Buy one — you won't regret it!" —Bubbles456
Get it from Amazon for $21.15+ (available in packs of one, five, and 10).
The five-tier cupboard slides around on four wheels so you can easy pull it out and push it back in.
Promising review: "Very pleased with the quality of this. I was afraid it would be flimsy, but it has feels nice and sturdy even when completely loaded with canned and boxed food. Wheels roll great. Perfect size between fridge and wall. My family has been using this daily for six months with no issues. Very happy with this purchase." —Wally
Get it from Amazon for $35.85.
The three-tier organizer is meant to hang right off the side of your fridge (no installation necessary), but you can also mount it on the wall or use it as a freestanding shelf (just flip it over) if it suits your space better.
Promising review: "I love this organizer! Had to do some minor modifications to make sure it doesn’t slide off with added weight (I'm in an earthquake prone state), but just what I needed to free up some valuable counter space and still have access to what I need!" —Mari S.
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
The organizer has five adjustable dividers so you can even sort lids by size or color.
Promising review: "This product does exactly what it is supposed to and does it well. In under 15 minutes, I took my nightmare lid drawer and turned it into a functional, convenient storage space. The dividers were simple to install and provided flexibility. Slowly but surely I am getting my tiny, chaotic kitchen under control, and this got me a huge leap closer." —S. Hawthorn
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in four sizes).
The two-row dispenser holds 10 coffee pods while the three-row option holds 15.
Promising review: "Fits perfect and so convenient." —Jacqueline A. Malloy
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in packs of two or three and in two colors).
The wall-mounted unit includes a six-track wooden shelf (so you can place lids vertically) and six swiveling hooks for hanging pots and pans. Once securely attached to the wall, the organizer can hold up to 30 pounds.
Promising review: "Easily my favorite kitchen item. I have a tiny kitchen that only has two cabinets for storage, so my oven was my storage for pots and pans until I bought this. Now I don't have to pull eight items out of my oven just to preheat and bake something. Installation was easy, took about 10 minutes. I hit two studs and I could do a pull up off this pot rack. Does not come with drywall anchors, so if you're not going to put it in studs I would recommend some good quality drywall anchors. However, those silver brackets can move anywhere on the wooden slats so you should be able to easily hit two studs. My favorite thing about this pot rack is the hook design; the hooks won't fall out when you sloppily hang a pot up on it because they're dropped in from the top of the pot rack and the design is brilliant. It's also easy to pull the hooks up and move them when you decide you want it somewhere else. You can store lids or stock pots or other items on the shelf above the pots. Love, love, love this pot rack." —Patricia R.
Get it from Amazon for $65.87.
Banda's Palette is a Kansas-based woodworking shop from Jaime, a parent of two who makes all sorts of specialized goods from lemonade stands to costume closets.
Promising review: "It was easy to assemble and very high quality. It looks just like I hoped it would. My daughter absolutely loves it and it keeps so much clutter off the floor!" —Emily Wilson
Get it from Banda's Palette on Amazon Handmade for $105 (plus shipping).
The shoe holder frees up floorspace and keeps shoes ventilated so you don't have to worry about your foot funk making its way to other rooms.
Promising review: "I needed something that was narrow enough to fit in the my entryway to hold all my shoes instead of jammed in the closet where I couldn't see them. I love this cabinet as it doesn't take up much space in the entryway, it provides a place for a lot of my shoes, and it has a narrow top that can hold items but is small enough not to encourage gathering too much stuff. It's highly functional and looks great in small spaces." —Minimalist
Get it from Ikea for $99.
The transparent boxes can be stacked however you please and each is ventilated. The door frame is made of hard plastic while the rest of the box is made from soft plastic so assembling/disassembling them is a breeze — they just fold into shape.
Promising review: "I am in the process of completely re-organizing my closet. I had a big old heavy shoe cabinet that I would put shoes in, then forget they were there. Now I can see them all and access them quickly. My husband had shoes that he rarely wore and they were getting all dusty. Now, they are dust free, and he can see what shoes he has. I was a little intimidated by everyone saying how difficult these were to assemble, but I can tell you, it was a piece of cake. Just crease the corners of the box, fold down the little tabs (four in total), and slide the box into the grooves of the end pieces until they snap. Make sure the tabs are 'up' on both end pieces. That's it!" — Carlye
Get a 12-piece set from Amazon for $49.99.
Promising review: "Perfect to hold my phone and remote at night. Our bedroom is small and didn’t want to purchase another nightstand (we have one on the other side of the bed) and this was the perfect solution to keep things I need close by." —Cheryl T.
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in eight colors).
The horizontal top piece is the only one mounted to the wall so the rest of the racks and hanging rods are easy to move around. This particular organizer is made for 51-inch closets but The Container Store has plenty of similar options for differently sized spaces.
Promising review: "I had three closets designed custom in store. It took about a month to receive my delivery but it was worth the wait. I absolutely love these closet systems and find it difficult to say one negative thing about them. The design process was very informative. The software capability is impressive. I opted to save money not purchasing install and am currently finishing up the first closet install myself. I am a beginner DIYer and have had zero issues. I am very happy with the functionality of this product and ease of install." —NicoleMarieV
Get it from The Container Store for $379.99.
Depending on the type/size of your stemware — thin Champagne flutes vs. big ol' Bordeaux glasses — the rack holds 9 to 12 glasses.
Promising review: "I really like this wine rack! I needed a nice, space-saving solution for wine glasses that are too tall to go in my glass cabinet, and this rack fit the bill. It was simple to install and looks great. Good buy!" —Cycle Mom
Get it from Amazon for $21.93+ (available in rows of three or four, packs of one or two, and four finishes).
Promising review: "I love this versatile stool! It’s stylish, well-made, and extremely easy to assemble. When used for seating, it’s comfortable and sturdy; when used as an end table it adds such a fun design element for any space. The storage is also a bonus if you are living in small space like I am. I highly recommend!" —Melissa
Get it from Amazon for $61.99 (available in eight colors).
The bags have handles on three sides so they're easy to fish out. They also have clear zippered tops which allow you to see what's inside at a glance.
Promising review: "Wow! These storage bags are even nicer than I expected. They seem sturdy and well made for storage of items that aren’t extremely heavy. Our winter home in Florida is tiny and being able to store extra bedding for guests under our bed is a must. These are perfect for the task. See-through tops enable quick identification of contents and double zippers work smoothly. Would definitely recommend." —KyFan
Get them from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in three colors).
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 was skeptical about this when I bought it; however, it is currently holding my ceiling duster, my broom and dustpan, my Swiffer mop, and my stick vacuum cleaner with zero problems. Not to mention the extra hooks for the small stuff. Great for a small apartment with very little storage space for cleaning materials! And so easy to use I do it all one handed." —Sabrina
Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in two colors and with or without expert installation).
The white lidded dispenser holds roughly 12 rolls of standard toilet paper. While you can also load it up with jumbo rolls, reviewers say they are harder to get out of the access point on the side so you'll have to open the lid when you need a new one.
Promising review: "This dispenser is even better looking in person. I live in a small place and have limited storage options. Honestly, even if I had all of the storage in the world, I would still want one of these. Up until now, I was keeping the extra toilet paper under my bed. Pretty inconvenient when you realize you need another roll mid business. Note that the hole in the side is good for standard sized rolls of toilet paper but it probably will not fit the larger ones. This is perfectly OK, since the lid on the top is super light and easy open if you need to reach inside for a roll. I am very happy with this purchase." —LisaP.
Get it from Amazon for $45 (available in packs of one through four).
If you're trying to size up the stand vs. your collection, the manufacturer says it can hold roughly 60 makeup brushes and 30 products be it lipstick, nail polish, skincare, etc.
Promising review: "If you're like me and have a lot of face care and makeup, this is a MUST have for your vanity, dresser, or restroom! I love it! It holds almost all my products, minus two bottles of lotion, but that's okay. My mom bought two for her stuff after I showed her mine. It's big enough for everything, yet compact. This is easily my favorite purchase on Amazon this year." —KdH
Get it from Amazon for $26.88.
Promising review: "If you have a small laundry room and need a drying rack, this is it. It's smart looking, sturdy, and can be hung on the ceiling, wall, etc. The magnets keep it closed when not in use and it fits flush against the wall or ceiling making it very low profile. I am glad I purchased it." —Alli
Get it from Amazon for $39.78.
What's included: Pens, pen cup, stapler, tape dispenser, and desk tray.
Talking Out of Turn — also affectionately known as Toot — is a woman-owned and run small business that creates most of its stationery and lifestyle goods in-house right outside of Dallas, Texas.
Get it from Talking Out of Turn for $30 (available in eight colors).
Little Home Designs Co. is an Etsy shop from Lucie Russell that specializes in sustainable and simple storage jars, labels, and dispensers.
Promising review: "I’m SO pleased with these jars, they look amazing and are such high quality — now I need a bigger kitchen to order more!" —Helen Athorn
Get them from Little Home Designs Co. on Etsy for $10.16+ (available in three sizes and packs of one through three).
The minimalist labels come from the same Etsy shop as above!
Get them from Little Home Designs Co. on Etsy for $1.45+ (available in packs of 12 or 24 options include herbs, spices, essentials, baking, or personalized ingredients).
Stamp Til Dawn, from San Diego-based Etsy seller Dawn Heuft, 3D prints Cricut inserts of all sizes and styles so if this one isn't a fit for your machine, give their other listings a look.
Promising review: "Absolutely LOVEEEE THIS, SO HAPPY I ORDERED IT. IT'S PERFECT. High quality and super fast shipping. This is a great investment in organizing. I don’t know why Cricut doesn’t sell this (or if they do, why it doesn't come included). It’s a must-have!!" —kaelyn birch
Get it from Stamp Til Dawn on Etsy for $19.95 (available in nine colors).
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