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1. Some stick-on lights that'll work wonders to illuminate those perpetually dark and shadowy areas in your kitchen. Plus, this will ~shine a light~ on your impeccable decor skills.
It comes with a remote that can adjust the brightness!
Promising review "Honestly, this is such an easy-to-install product. I bought this because my house needed extra light. This brightens the room at night and makes your cabinets stand out! Took me a couple of minutes to figure out how to install but very straightforward and easy to use. Great product and great price!" —Tom16
Get the six-piece kit from Amazon for $20.99 (available in three light colors).
2. A stunning oil dispenser set to keep your most frequently used cooking oils within reach in a way that actually makes you proud to have them on display!
This set also comes with a bamboo tray for the dispensers and 20 waterproof labels to choose from.
Promising review: "I love these dispensers. Not only are they the exact aesthetic I was looking for, but they function really well! The pours are consistent and the seals are great. The labels are easy to apply and are holding up really well." —TStan7291
Get a set of two from Amazon for $21.93+ (available in three spout colors).
3. A clever cutting board with a pour spout for, quite possibly, the easiest meal prep (and cleanup) experience ever. This double-sided board has a spout on one side for easy disposal of juices and a phone slot on the other side so you glance at recipes while cooking.
Promising reviews: "This cutting board looks so nice I keep it on my counter all the time. Handy and sturdy. I like that one side has a grooved border that catches any juices from meat or poultry that's resting before carving. I'm very happy with this purchase!" —Joseph G.
"I already own these amazing cutting boards and just bought one for each of my daughters. The slot for your phone is genius, they are very generously sized, and easy to clean and maintain." —Kathy H.
Get it from Food52 for $7.50+ (originally $30+; available in three sizes).
4. A space-saving sliding tray so your bulky coffee maker can be tucked away when it's not in use. This is *much* better than shuffling a heavy appliance around — or worse, having it indefinitely take up way too much room. More counter space in 2024, please.
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).
5. A set of glass storage canisters because opening your pantry shouldn't give you nightmares. These will help you get organized, save space, *and* make your storage look way more appealing. That's what I like to call a 3-for-1 upgrade!
This set includes 11.8", 8", 6.6", 5", and 4" canisters.
Promising reviews: "Very simple and elegant canisters. Adhesive works great and locks the jars very well. Adds a great touch to the kitchen and exactly as pictured." —Anela
"These canisters are beautiful and fit our needs perfectly. The seal on the lids works great and the glass isn't too thin which is what I worried about when researching containers. I love the variety of container sizes in this set. We will definitely be purchasing these again. They are an organizer's dream!" —Kathy C
Get a set of five from Amazon for $29.95.
6. And some spice and pantry labels to slap on your food storage containers so they're more organized just in time for the new year (and prettier, of course). It'll also be easier to keep track of what needs to be added to the grocery list.
Upon placing your order, you can indicate whether you want a standard set of labels, which includes a specific list of spices (available in variations of 20, 40, or 80). You can also choose a custom set and indicate which spice labels you want to receive (available in multiple variations ranging from five to 50). Be sure to check out the pantry labels the shop offers as well!
Daisy Paper House is a Cali-based Etsy shop 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+ (available in seven label sizes, standard or custom sets, and other design options here).
7. A kitchen island cart when you're desperate for more surface area and storage space but also want it to match your existing decor. It has locking wheels, three shelves, drawer space, cabinet storage, and a removable towel rack!
Promising review: "Originally planned to use this for a coffee bar, but decided to switch it up. My husband's hot dog roller and my hot air fryer fit beautifully on the top. Added my race cooker to one of the bottom shelves. Abracadabra! Cleared counter space! This is sturdy and nice looking in our kitchen." —Linda
Get it from Wayfair for $174.99+ (available in white and black).
8. Cabinet pulls that'll elevate your kitchen style with hardly any effort. Old, dingy handles not cutting it anymore? These will deliver an instant (and affordable) upgrade.
Heads up that some reviewers recommend purchasing your own screws instead of using the included ones.
Promising review: "Wow!! That's my first thought on opening these. I'm in the process of updating my master bathroom and saw these online. Of course, the bargain shopper I am, I checked my local stores. They had packs of 10 for $54...very lightweight. So I was scared of what I was getting here. These are almost 5 ounces each!! Very heavy quality, all individually wrapped with the screws for each. Definitely best quality and best price!!" —Margaret
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $23.97+ (available in seven colors and in packs of 5, 25, as well as individually).
9. A mounted stemware holder if you expanded your drinkware collection this year but have nowhere to put it. Store your precious glasses by mounting this holder under a cabinet or shelf!
This rack holds nine to 12 glasses depending on their size! If you're looking for some recommendations for wine glasses, we've got you covered.
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, multi-packs, and in four finishes).
10. Faux-marble adhesive so you can achieve the kitchen countertops of your dreams without going broke in the process. It's also perfectly fine to change your mind later because it peels off without leaving any damage behind.
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 do not have the money for a new vanity right now. Insert DIY project of covering my ugly pink bathroom vanity in marble contact paper. It looks 100% better and it’s super durable. It’s a little tricky to work with at first and then you get the hang of it. I’m buying more for my half bath! Update: My vanity still looks great a couple of months later! I decided to do my tabletop in my laundry room [above, right] and it looks great too! Tips: Make sure there is nothing on the surface as bumps will show through with the tiniest of debris. Also, one roll is not enough; always buy more than you think you’ll need!" —Natalie Lamb
Get a roll from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in six roll sizes).
11. A tiered bamboo spice rack because, let's be honest, who doesn't *love* a storage solution that's both efficient and attractive? You'll have no shame about this cutie sitting front and center on your counter.
Spice Luxe is a small biz in San Diego that makes organization sets for spices.
Promising review: "I am enormously pleased with this product! It is exactly what I was hoping for. This spice rack is simple (but attractive!), well made, and reasonably easy to assemble. The instructions for assembly were clear. I am very happy." —Flib19
Get it from Spice Luxe on Etsy for $44.99+ (available in two sizes). You can also buy a set of jars *with* pre-printed labels (available in 4 oz. and 6 oz. varieties).
12. Or a brilliantly sneaky hidden spice shelf attachment when you're fresh outta counter space but still need a way to store some spices, dammit. Install it under a kitchen shelf and pull it out whenever you're cooking.
Psst — some reviewers also use this for easy access to pill bottles!
Promising review: "I am very happy with this purchase. It couldn't have been any easier to install. I am looking forward to being able to gain more space inside my cabinets once I fully get my spices transferred into these (I bought two)." —SA Thompson
Get it from Amazon for $17.59.
13. Some *very* fancy-looking peel-and-stick tile to make your backsplash look like Chip and Joanna recently paid you a visit, but for wayyy less money.
It comes with 10 sheets of the peel-and-stick tile with each sheet measuring 12" x 12".
Promising review: "I’m very pleased with this product. They are very shiny and look beautiful in natural light. They are textured and look very real. Honestly, I didn’t do the best job installing them but you can’t see any mistakes unless you really stare at them up close! So even if you don’t have a DIY thumb, you can do it!! The white 'grout' on the white tile helps hide mistakes as well! Definitely would recommend. :)" —lauren porter
Get 10 sheets from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in eight colors).
14. An odor-neutralizing trashcan your future self will def thank you for. It'll look chic in your kitchen *and* eliminate nasty smells without you ever having to touch the lid again.
You can get a three-pack of odor filters for $29.99. Each filter lasts about three months.
Promising review: "Easy-to-use foot pedal. Doesn't hit the wall and can be pushed all the way against the wall. Trash bag when put on can be tucked in between pull out and outer can so you don't see it when it's closed. Great size and I love the slow close lid. Seems very well made and looks great. Highly recommend." —Amber
Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in 16 various sizes, styles, and finishes).
15. Some cabinet paint for a 2024 kitchen refresh so amazing, everyone will think you paid a pretty penny for it. Don't worry, your secret is safe with me.
The kit comes with two cans of cabinet paint, a roller arm, two roller covers, and an angled paint brush; it requires no stripping, priming, or top coat or sealer, and there's no need to remove your cabinet doors.
Promising review: "Amazing! Amazing! Amazing. Did take more than one coat though. My cabinets were bare wood and I still needed a couple of coats. (Five to be exact, but that was just me being extra.) My kitchen is medium-sized, not too big, and it only took up one can. But I still went over a couple more times just to get a nice coating. This took my kitchen from looking like a cheap rental apartment kitchen to a high-quality kitchen with just this paint and new knobs. The paint is perfect for cabinets — it's not too thick, so you still see the wood grains. It comes with EVERYTHING you need. I didn't have to buy a thing. The project is super easy, paint dries fast, and I did it at first by removing the cabinets but it wasn't necessary at all. Just make sure you don't leave any dripping because it would make your cabinets look cheap. I would recommend EVERYONE to purchase this and give your cabinets a chance before making a big investment in new cabinets. Wood is wood and it can be refinished." —Brandon Moronta
Get it from Amazon for $79.95 (available in six colors).
16. A genius magnetic stove shelf that'll help you clear out that very messy spice drawer or cabinet you've been scowling at for all of 2023.
This shelf is completely magnetic, so this is a great renter-friendly option to avoid using nails and drilling!
StoveShelf is a US-based small business that specializes in stove shelves for various sizes of stoves.
Promising review: "The shelf installed in a snap. It has two sturdy magnets that hold it securely onto the slightly rounded back of my stove. I felt comfortable setting a full jar of honey on it, and I haven’t seen it move at all as I have been cooking. I have limited space in the kitchen, so I’m really happy to have an additional place to set things I need frequently. It doesn’t look like an add-on; it looks like part of the stove. I’m really happy with it!" —Sylvia J.
Get it from Amazon for $35.59 (available in three sizes and three colors).
17. A knife and utensil holder so you don't have to clutter your surfaces with a bunch of different containers. It'll look perfect in that one empty corner on the counter (you know the one) while holding all the essentials.
18. Or a sleek magnetic strip if you secretly despise your knife block because of how much space it occupies on your counter. Swap it out for this, which will look lovely against your backsplash while storing your knives.
This is much better than storing knives in a drawer where they can scrape up against each other and dull the blades. 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 $12.89+ (available in six sizes).
19. A cute lil' three-tiered shelf when you can't stand to let any awkward corners on your kitchen counter go to waste. It's great for storing oils, spices, and any other items you use daily.
You can adjust the three tiers to fit your counter's specific height.
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 $26.99+ (available in six colors and without side hooks).
20. An adhesive wall-mounted paper towel holder *with* a shelf, which checks off several important boxes: looks modern ✅, adds storage ✅, easy to install ✅. Don't mind if I do!
Promising review: "I used this shelf for coffee filters and kitchen gadgets. It's a great size and easy to install. I recommend putting the roll of paper towels on before installing to see how much space that takes up and to see how easy it is to replace rolls of towels, this may change your mind about the location of the shelf." —Juliette
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in polished silver or matte black).
21. A cutlery organizer tray to leave your nightmarish silverware drawer in 2023 where it belongs. Now you'll find what you need much faster and no longer let out a sigh of despair upon opening the drawer.
Promising review: "I thought this would be handy and help with space management in a small apartment. It turned out to be absolutely perfect. It keeps the silverware clean and stores a lot in a very small space. I love it. I got two because I inherited my grandmother's silverware, so there are two types of forks and two types of spoons, and I wanted things separate and organized. Two organizers fit side-by-side in a standard apartment drawer. After getting these, I picked up the knife organizer, and it’s just as handy and useful." —Jerimi
Get it from Amazon for $11.98 (available in a larger size and as a knife tray).
22. And an adjustable kitchen drawer organizer for tackling those catch-all drawers that bring nothing but chaos to your life. Everything will look neater and you won't have to go on a scavenger hunt whenever you need a utensil.
KitchenEdge is a family-owned small biz in Indianapolis that makes a variety of kitchen organization products.
Promising review: "This product was exactly what I needed to upgrade my drawer organizer from the old plastic ones. I love it and it worked as I had hoped!" —Mary D.
Get it from Amazon for $54.95+ (available in four sizes and three colors).
23. A stainless-steel fridge kit so you can revive old appliances without having to buy pricey new ones. It requires a bit of time and patience, but the jaw-dropping results will be 100% worth it!
24. A baker's rack that'll solve your endless lack of storage problem while also serving as a rustic home decor piece. It comes with a large countertop, three open shelves, four hanging hooks for mugs or utensils, and eight S-hooks.
Many reviewers were able to fit their microwave on the large countertop! Be sure to check the dimensions of your appliance first to make sure it'll fit.
Promising review: "Really like this small baker's rack. It fit at the end of my cabinet perfectly and holds my microwave and my Ninja cooker perfectly. Color was great with my cabinets. Seems very sturdy once all put together. Feet adjust for floor variation for more stability. Love it!" —Gwendolyn
Get it from Wayfair for $84.99+ (originally $109.99; available in three colors).
25. A wall-mount pot and pan rack to add a bit of character to your space — and extra storage, of course! It has two large grid shelves and comes with 10 movable hooks for hanging pots and pans.
Promising review: "I have a very small studio kitchen, so I needed something to store my pots and pans on. This is very sturdy and looks nice. It will hold quite a bit without looking cluttered. It comes with plenty of hooks." —Tabitha House
Get it from Amazon for $65.99 (available in black and silver).
26. Some silicone stove-counter gap covers because is there anything worse than a kitchen mess that's impossible to clean up? Cover up those pesky gaps for good and you'll never lose anything to the crevice of doom again.
Promising review: "My daughter recently shared a TikTok video of this item, and it's a treasure! We highly recommend this, as it eliminates the difficult task of cleaning between the stove and counter/cabinet." —allycat
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four sizes and three colors).
27. An anti-fatigue floor mat if you spend a LOT of time in your kitchen and your body is starting to feel the effects. Make comfort a priority in 2024 by treating your feet to these cushy mats!
Promising review: "My kitchen floor is tile and after a half day of making bread, cookies, or brownies, or even prepping to can jams, my feet and toes would cramp at night. I needed relief! The Sky Mats kitchen mat is perfect. It's a perfect size for my kitchen workspace and amazingly comfortable to stand on while I chop, knead, stir, and mix. I spilled strawberry jam on it and thought I'd created a permanent sticky spot, but it cleaned up without a trace. I can sweep it clean after a day in the kitchen. Best of all, I don't have cramps in my toes and legs at night. Love my mat!" —Judith
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in four sizes and 14 colors).
28. This set of five stainless steel non-slip mixing bowls that makes cooking and baking much more fun. They're stackable with nonslip bottoms so they won't get away from you when you're mixing your cake batter!
This set of five nesting bowls also comes with airtight lids for safe food storage.
Promising review: "This is a really well-designed set. It has a smart range of sizes and the largest size, which feels huge, still fits neatly in my cabinet. They have measurements etched onto the interior, and the silicone bottoms prevent the bowls from sliding around on the counter without adding any excess weight. The rims are rolled so pouring is easy and mess-free, but they still stick out just enough to get a comfortable grip." —Molly Lynch
Get a set of five from Amazon for $36.99.
29. A transformative countertop granite paint kit when you're tired of boring surfaces but the price of *actual* new countertops is too painful to bear (iykyk). This will give your kitchen a fab makeover for a fraction of the cost. New year, new countertops!
There are three easy steps to using this kit. Start by applying the included primer, then use the sponge to dab on the three mineral colors. Finally, seal it all in with the topcoat!
Promising review: "Easy to put on. You just have to let the base coat dry and then start sponging the colors on. I am not crafty at all and I still can't believe what my countertop looks like. I am glad I gave it a try. So far it seems very durable. I do not cut on my counters or place hot pots or pans on there I always use pot holders. I LOVE MY NEW COUNTERS. It was much cheaper and easier than replacing them." —Sharon
Get it from Amazon for $99.95 (available in five colors).
30. A macrame fruit hammock because who said there isn't an adorable way to store your oranges and bananas? Let 'em ~hang out~ in this hammock until you're ready for a juicy snack.
Knapp's Knots is a San Diego-based small business owned by Anastasia Knapp who is quite possibly making the cutest macrame and wood crafts you've ever seen.
Promising review: "I love this! We have a smaller kitchen and there isn't really room for a fruit basket. This hammock keeps our fruit safe and sound while keeping our counter space clear. We've been using it for over a month without issue. Furthermore, it looks great!." —Margaret Mauk
Get it from Knapp's Knots on Etsy for $27.90+ (available in two sizes and 12 colors).
31. A handy light conversion kit to help you bid farewell to the awful recessed lighting in your kitchen so you can say hello to some luxurious pendant lights instead!
It has about a six-step installation process and includes all the parts you'll need. The brace adjusts to any size between four and six inches and fits the standard base sockets. It can be used on sloped ceilings up to 45 degrees, works in damp locations, has a 50-pound maximum load rating, and is paintable with no visible screws or hardware.
Promising review: "I love this product. I moved into this house two years ago. I have a very high ceiling with recessed lighting and trying to figure out what to do if the lights burn out. So when I found this product, I immediately purchased them and had an electrician convert them with pendant lights. OMG! They improved the look of the room from a rather tired look to a designer look. Absolutely amazing product and it took only a little over an hour to install two new pendant lights." —Amazon Customer
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $41.42 (also available as a four-pack).
32. A peel-and-stick faux-gel tile backsplash for a budget-friendly upgrade that'll look like you spent a fortune. It'll stand the test of time — this backsplash is mold-, heat-, and moisture-resistant.
Promising review: "We did a kitchen facelift this summer, repainting and making everything look fresh. We were looking at The Home Depot version of these, which are more than double the price. We decided to go for these instead and they are amazing!! I put them up myself in about two hours. I did buy the adhesive spray just in case but it wasn’t needed, even for the few I had to peel off and re-stick to center correctly. These aren’t too difficult to apply but definitely require patience. It is 100% worth the buy for a DIY affordable update!" —Hope Poirot
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $29.60 (available in two styles).
33. A slide-out organizer that'll store your bakeware and cutting boards without them becoming a jumbled mess. You'll soon wonder how you survived 2023 without it.
Promising review: "I LOVE this organizer! I had been keeping my baking sheets/pans stacked in the oven and on a shelf — so I had to move lots of sheets/pans when I only needed one. Why was I doing this to myself? This organizer keeps the sheets vertical which makes it easy to remove the *one* I need to use. Assembly was quick (less than five minutes); installation was also very quick — clearing out space in the cabinet to install the organizer took more time. The sliding mechanism works like a charm." —MD
Get it from Amazon for $59.
34. A sink caddy so your dish-washing necessities can live in a super sleek container that you'll smile at whenever you see it. There's even a drip tray that catches water and a pour spout for easy draining!
Promising review: "I love all Oxo products and am also happy with this purchase. I place my dish sponges in this and there is enough room for a brush as well. I like also the vent insert which keeps the sponges separate. The compartment at the bottom is a great idea in the design to allow for emptying water rather than letting it pool at the bottom. It is a separate compartment, which is of clear plastic and allows you to visibly see if it needs emptying. Great product. Very satisfied." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $22.70 (available in stainless steel or white).
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