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1. A mounted stemware holder when options are limited but you still need a way to store your precious glasses. Mount it under a cabinet or floating shelf to free up some much-needed space.
This rack holds 9–12 glasses depending on their size! If you're looking for some recommendations for wineglasses, we've got you covered.
Promising review: "I really like this wine rack! I needed a nice, space-saving solution for wineglasses 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).
2. OR a hanging wine bottle and glass rack if you need a storage solution that can also hold the bottles! You'll have more room on the counter *and* a cool way to store your stemware and bottles.
Promising review: "This wine bottle/glass rack is exactly what I was looking for. I replaced a wine rack that I had sitting on my counter with this hanging rack and it gave me that space back on my counter, just what I needed for my small kitchen. It looks great!! Very easy to assemble and install." —Tomika
Get it from Wayfair for $38.99 (in black and chrome).
3. An adorable and compact utility cart (seriously, though, it's less than two feet wide!) that can serve as a coffee station or bar cart. It's perfect for those items that take up a little TOO much prime real estate in the kitchen.
Promising review: "I needed a small cart or table to fit against the wall in my dining room. I couldn't find a single credenza/hall table small or functional enough. This one was perfect! The three shelves are perfect to hold the router/modem (which unfortunately must be in the dining room), it fits perfectly against the wall, and the burnished gold matches our bookshelf and MCM dining room set! It is very small, but it's sturdy enough, and is perfect in a small space like ours." —Nicole Cannon
Get it from Amazon for $44.91.
4. A roll-up drying rack so you can dry dishes in a way that won't render your counter utterly useless. Place it over the sink and let dishes dry without them becoming another obstacle.
You can also use it to wash and dry produce!
Promising review: "This product is a game changer for small kitchens. Forego the large drying rack and get this sleek, stylish space-saver. I don’t like leaving dishes in the sink, nor do I have a dishwasher, and this is just perfect for keeping the sink clean and leaving the counter space open. It's also amazing for washing produce." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $10.89+ (available in eight sizes).
5. Or, an adjustable over-the-sink dish drying rack for anyone who knows the struggle of having a tiny kitchen *and* no dishwasher. This has plenty of room for dishes, cups, and utensils to dry.
It comes with a dish drying rack, a bowl rack, a utensil holder, a standing shelf, and five utility hooks. Depending on the size of your sink, the length of the rack can be adjusted from 26.3 inches to 34.3 inches.
Promising review: "This product is an absolute game changer. I used to feel so stressed in my kitchen, but this cleaned up the space and added so much more counter space. It’s way sturdier than I expected too, I can put two to three days worth of dishes on it without it bending at all and it holds so many mugs. I will never switch back to a countertop dish rack ever again!" —Emily
Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors).
6. A set of airtight food storage containers to help you save major space by tossing all those unnecessary boxes in the trash. Plus, your cabinet/pantry storage will look 100x better.
This 14-piece set comes with reusable labels and markers!
Promising review: "No matter how many times I tried to make the package clutter in my pantry look nice, it wasn't happening. I tried the pop-top containers before but things still got stale and were too expensive to do the entire pantry. This set was so affordable that I bought two of them and was able to finally get everything organized! I've had no issues with things getting stale and my 4 yr old is now able to easily see, access, and open cereal or snacks when he wants to. Definitely recommend!" —Fisch
Get a 14-piece set from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in black and blue, and sets of four, 14, 24, or 36).
7. A clever soap-dispensing sponge caddy because, yes, one less item crowding the kitchen sink DOES make a difference! Also, aren't you tired of juggling a slippery sponge and a bottle of Dawn?
Promising review: "This product is amazing. You need this in your kitchen. It delivers the perfect amount of soap every time and gets your dishes squeaky clean. But wait, there’s more! When your sponge is done with a hard day of washing dishes, you can feel comfortable laying it down in a bed that prevents soap scum around your sink. In the words of Nat, 'Buy this product, champions.'" —Christian
Get it from Amazon for $8.98+ (available in four styles).
8. A wall-mounted mug rack that'll clear some cabinet space and serve as a piece of rustic home decor. The top shelf can also hold your beverage supplies, like tea or coffee!
If there's one thing about my kitchen, it's that the storage space is basically nonexistent. I found this shelf for my coffee/tea supplies, which freed up some much-needed room in my cabinets. I love the rustic look it adds to my space *and* the installation was quick and easy.
Distressed Me Not is a family-owned small biz based in North Carolina that creates handmade rustic pieces.
Promising review: "Yay I love this shelf!!! I needed a better way to organize all my mugs, tea, and coffee. My cabinets and drawers were too cramped and this was a great solution! It arrived quickly and was well-made. I needed to use anchors because I have plaster walls, which were not included, but keep this in mind if you live in an older building. Excited to display all my handmade mugs and have easy access to what I need!" —Sharon H
Get it from Distressed Me Not on Etsy for $39+ (available in 10 sizes and as an entryway shelf/coat organizer here).
9. Or a TikTok-famous adjustable mug organizer set to reduce cabinet clutter with a more effective coffee cup storage method. Place the organizer on top of a mug and you'll have a sturdy base for a second mug on top without it crashing down on you.
Promising review: "I love these cup organizers. I have a small cabinet above where my coffeepot is and these have made it a pleasure to open that cabinet. All cups are organized and easy to get to. They stay right where they should be. No more stacking them inside one another and them falling over when I opened the cabinet. I also use these for some bowls in my dish set. Works great. I just order a couple more and I am going to use them for my china cabinet. I wondered when I first bought them because the price was a little high. Worth every penny and more. I can not say enough good about these." —ChefGirl
Get a set of six (to organize 12 mugs) from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors).
10. A slim cutlery tray when it's time to transform your nightmare silverware drawer into an organized dream. You'll find what you need much faster and no longer let out a sigh of despair when you open the drawer.
Promising review: "This was a quarantine impulse buy for me: I suddenly want everything in my home perfectly organized. This was great, The top row fits my set of steak knives and the bottom row holds miscellaneous knives for chopping." —MKB from CT
Get it from Amazon for $11.24 (available in two sizes and four colors).
11. An over-the-cabinet storage shelf for storing cutting boards and small pans out of sight. You'll prefer this over shoving them into a cabinet only for them to fall out the next time you open it — we've all been there.
Promising review: "This organizer is so useful! I recently moved and ended up with a much smaller kitchen, so I've been doing everything I can to make sure there's a place for everything and no wasted space. Luckily, I have pretty wide cabinets, so this works out perfectly. I have one holding my cutting boards (four standard plastic boards) and another holding my foil, cling wrap, and parchment paper boxes. The organizer is super easy to assemble and it's completely versatile — hang it over the cabinet door or attach it to the wall/cabinet door, which means it's great for renters and owners." —Kerry
Get it from Amazon for $16.97 (also available in a two-pack).
12. A pantry door organizer if you're lucky enough to have a pantry (jealous!) and want to maximize your storage. You can even adjust the height of the shelves to accommodate items of different sizes.
Some reviewers use it to organize their bathroom products too!
Promising review: "I was looking for some extra storage options for my pantry. Since all the walls already have shelves and I was running out of space, the only possibility to create more storage was by the door. I originally found this product to be a bit pricey but I have to say it’s worth the money. It’s very simple, a child could 'assemble' it in under five minutes. It holds a lot of stuff, even heavy cans, you just have to space the heavy and lighter stuff out. I did not use the sticky strips and whatever else that came with it to secure it even better to the door, because just hanging it on the door makes it very stable. It’s a storage-lifesaver if you’re struggling with space!" —IslandLife
Get it from Amazon for $42.30 (available in three sizes).
13. An adjustable spice rack designed to hold spices of all shapes and sizes! It can hold up to 24 full-size jars (more if you have any li'l half-size ones that need storing) and has adjustable dividers.
It also comes with 104 labels (52 pre-printed labels and 52 blank labels).
YouCopia is a woman-owned small biz that makes ingenious home and kitchen storage solutions.
Promising review: "It fit in my cupboard, thank goodness! Makes organizing all our spices and grabbing them so easy! We have limited kitchen space now, so it was a life saver for us. Now no more lost spice jars and buying extra spices we already have but could not find" —Natalie Katalenas
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in three sizes).
14. OR, a sliding vertical spice rack that'll fit perfectly in narrow cabinets that don't have a lot of room to spare. It slides out so you can see all the spices and quickly grab what you need.
It comes with two drawers that each have two tiers. It can hold a total of 20 full-size spice jars or 40 half-size spice jars. The Flex-Side bands hold the jars securely in space but are flexible enough for easy access!
Vertical Spice is a Minnesota-based small biz that specializes in sturdy products that help organize, visualize, and easily access their spices.
Promising review: "This product was so easy to install. It holds a large spice/herb collection in a very small amount of space. It is easy to use and find the product one is looking for. I looked at many different options and this made the most sense." —Horsekeeper
Get it from Amazon for $96.85 (also available as a three-drawer version).
15. A set of stackable storage bins so you can better organize the contents of your pantry and get rid of bulky boxes that take up way too much space. Some reviewers use 'em as fridge bins to organize groceries!
Promising review: "LOVE THESE CONTAINERS! Couldn't wait for them to come and immediately changed out the cabinet. It saves so much room that I immediately ordered another two sets. Seems a little expensive considering the price per unit is $10 but they are very sturdy and I know will last a long time so that makes it worth it. Then add the space saving component and it's a win-win. " —A.M.
Get a set of six from Amazon for $36.32 (available in four sizes and three colors).
16. A set of under-shelf baskets for taking advantage of every inch of space you have available! Simply slide them onto existing shelves for extra storage — no tools required.
Promising review: "I love these! I have a small pantry and need all the space I can get. They are deep enough to really make a difference for lighter-weight items. So glad I made this purchase!!!" —lovethelions
Get a set of two from Amazon for $19.87 (also available individually or as a set of six).
17. A genius space-saving nesting set with measuring cups, mixing bowls, a colander, and a sieve. When it's time to whip up your next masterpiece, you'll have most of what you need right in this set!
The set includes a large mixing bowl, a colander, a steel sieve strainer, a small mixing bowl with measurements, a tablespoon, and measuring cups that range from 1/4 cup to 1 cup.
Promising review: "Cleaned out a bunch of mismatched items and got this all; fits compact and has all you need. This brand Joseph Joseph has a lot of innovative kitchen items. Space savers — check them out!!" —D. Davis
Get it from Amazon for $44.99 (available in two colors and three styles).
18. A super-slim storage cart to make the most out of those random areas of unused space, like the gap between your fridge and the oven. Slide this tiny cart in there and you'll instantly level up your organization game.
19. A pair of mason jar holders that'll store your jars but won't take up much room. Install these babies in your pantry or under floating shelves and slide the jars into place. Magic!
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 $19.99+ (available in two lengths and two mouth sizes).
20. An expandable organizer you can store on the counter to create a cute lil' coffee station or in a cabinet to hold your endless water bottle collection. There's enough space underneath for coffee pods, water bottle tops, etc.
Get it from West Elm for $38 (available in white and black).
21. A hidden coffee pod tray because obviously you can't give up your beloved coffee pods, but you can find a better way to store them that works for your small kitchen!
Promising review: "This space saver K-cup 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.
22. A double-sided tea organizer so you save space in your cabinets by getting rid of ALL those tea boxes occupying the shelves. You'll reduce clutter and never have trouble finding your preferred tea of the day.
Promising review: "I'm very impressed with this product! My cabinet was overflowing with boxes of tea bags. This little container stores a lot of tea bags and takes up very little space. I highly recommend." —Beth McGarry
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two sizes).
23. A three-tiered shelf when you can't afford to let any awkward kitchen counter corner go to waste. It's perf for holding oils, spices, and any other essentials 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 $25.99+ (available in five colors and without hooks).
24. A magnetic strip if you secretly despise your knife block because of how much room it takes up. Swap it out for this, which will look ~super sleek~ against your backsplash.
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 $15.49 (available in six sizes).
25. A brilliant magnetic stove shelf for holding all your cooking staples so they're always within reach. This'll clear some space in your cabinets and drawers, which never hurts.
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 $39.99+ (available in three sizes and six colors).
26. A multi-level organizer when you want to store everything you need to cook a meal in one place. That small and seemingly useless slab of space next to your stove? It has a purpose, after all!
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $45.
27. A dinner plate holder that'll store plates vertically so they don't take up a WHOLE shelf in your cabinet. You'll soon wonder how you ever organized your tiny kitchen without 'em.
28. Or, a three-tier corner shelf organizer to efficiently store plates, bowls, and even some smaller pots and pans. You can thank me later.
Promising review: " I live in a studio apartment and the kitchen is pretty small, so cabinet space comes at a premium. These shelves fit four bowls, four full-size plates, and four deep pasta bowls between the two of them. It gave me some space to put other items on the same cabinet shelf." —J Lloyd
Get it from Amazon for $14.97 (available in chrome and black and as a two-pack).
29. A set of airtight, space-saving jars you can sneakily store right under your cabinet or floating shelf. They automatically seal when you put 'em back, so you don't have to worry about your pricey organic coffee going bad.
FYI, each jar is sold in a set of two or three and comes with their own magnetic rims and one stainless steel shelf plate.
Vascito is a Michigan-based small biz that provides high-tech home storage and organization products.
Promising review: "AMAZING! I love this product. The containers are a good quality and the rims unscrew for easy cleaning. They really are tightly sealed and there is no need for a lid. The customer service was fab, providing personalized labels and the delivery was amazingly quick considering I'm in England!" —samhhawk99
Get it from Vascito on Etsy for $42.46+ (originally $49.95; available in four sizes).
30. A grocery bag dispenser if you woke up one day and realized a giant heap of plastic bags is occupying an entire shelf in your kitchen. Pop this dispenser into place and take back your space!
Promising review: "I had a handmade bag to hold my plastic grocery bags, FOR YEARS!! When it finally tore so badly that I could no longer use it, I found this item. It's perfect! It's well made, has a stainless finish, and no sharp edges. It's mounted on the inside of my cabinet door, making it very convenient, and freeing up some space in my cabinet. It holds 25–30 bags, probably more if you really stuff them in. I really like this dispenser." —Cubby
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
31. A set of stackable cabinet shelf organizers because sometimes the best way to maximize your *very* limited space is to store things vertically. Use 'em right on the counter or inside your cabinets.
Promising reviews: "Super easy to assemble. The perfect size for small kitchens. I have one of those super small counter spaces in between my stove and refrigerator that seems pretty standard in apartment kitchens, and these shelves fit perfect. They add that extra bit of storage for everyday things that can also clutter up a counter." —Barbara Lambert
"These shelves are perfect for bread. I use wraps, hot dog buns, hamburger buns, white bread, keto bread, and now it doesn't all take up so much countertop space. Some on top and some under. Great deal and looks good!" —Amazon Customer
Get a set of four from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four colors).
32. A KitchenAid attachment mount to hold your baking essentials in a way that won't give you a huge headache. Plus, your tools will always be handy when you're ready to go on your next baking spree.
Fused Line is a Seattle-based small business that specializes in KitchenAid and coffee accessories.
Promising review: "Such a nifty, lovely space-saving attachment! Got this for my sister and she loves the aesthetic and how easy and practical it is to use." —GoldenTckt
Get it from Fused Line on Etsy for $11 (available in three colors and as a screw-on or adhesive mount).
33. A wall-mounted pot rack so you won't have to store your pots and pans in the oven anymore — or worse, in multiple kitchen cabinets leaving no room for anything else.
34. A foldable magnetic spice rack that'll stick right to your fridge and hold some spices, dish rags, and a roll of paper towels. Who says you can't find a place for literally everything in your tiny kitchen?
Promising review: "Easy to assemble. Magnets are strong, so place it where you want it. Saves counter space. I am very happy with it!" —susan graf
Get it from Amazon for $23.88 (also available in white and in a larger size).
Everyone admiring your newly organized kitchen:
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