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1. A strong and secure magnetic shelf that simply fastens to your stove if your kitchen is painfully low on counter and cupboard space.
StoveShelf is a US-based small business that specializes in stove shelves for various sizes of stoves.
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BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes says, "I picked up the StoveShelf in the white 20-inch apartment size a while back, and I'm *obsessed* with how it uses and fills the space above my teensy stove. The magnets under are S-T-R-O-N-G, but you can still move them around with ease. That's a good thing, because if your stovetop is curved (or straight-up dented on top, like mine...lol), you may need to adjust the positioning of the magnets so that the StoveShelf sits flat on top and items don't slide off. (I found that positioning the magnets near the front allowed the StoveShelf to sit further back and maintain a flat level position.) As a backup option, though, I found that it works just as well when you put it on backwards so that the lip on the back faces the front — this keeps any items on top from sliding off!"
Promising review: "There was no set up... Take it out of the box and place it on the stove. The magnets are very strong, keeping the shelf fixed in place. The magnets are raised allowing air flow underneath preventing the shelf from heating up. Sizing was perfect. I love it!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $35.59 (available in three sizes and in three finishes).
2. A silverware sorter — it'll hold up to 24 pieces of cutlery while taking up barely any space at all so you can actually fit all your tools in one drawer.
Promising review: "I have a tiny kitchen with only three drawers, so space is at a premium. My silverware organizer took up almost all of one drawer, so this organizer is a godsend. You can fit quite a few spoons etc. in each slot. My beater attachments fit perfectly into the top two hollows. I will say I have to flip my forks over face down in order to be able to shut and open my drawer, but then the drawer itself is kind of shallow. You NEED this if you have a small kitchen with few drawers!" —mialro
Get it on Amazon for $11.98.
3. Or a set of bamboo drawer dividers to help keep your kitchen utensils from becoming a jumbled, overflowing nightmare. Now you can even divide them up by type for easy access, instead of digging through piles of ladles, measuring cups, and tongs when *all* you want is a fork.
You'll receive four sets of drawer dividers that expand from 17.5–22 inches and are 2.62 inches high. They can be placed vertically or horizontally.
Promising review: "These were exactly what I was looking for! I had a wide kitchen drawer that would quickly become a mess with utensils shifting every time it was opened and closed. These drawer dividers help keep things organized and from making a pile of 'stuff' at the back of the drawer! Worth the price." —Jennifer McKenzie
Get the four-pack of dividers from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in three colors and as a pack of eight).
4. A sleek and convenient water bottle organizer for anyone running out of places to store their ever-growing collection of tumblers.
Promising review: "Reusable water bottles are great, but they are such a pain to store since they come in all shapes and sizes. They’re tall, they can’t nest inside each other, and if you lay 'em on their sides, they just roll everywhere. This storage rack efficiently eliminates that problem! The three-tier version was an awesome fit for my pantry. It's easy to set up — I did it without the instructions in just minutes. Highly recommend, worth the value." —Momo Kariño
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four sizes).
5. A kitchen sink corner sponge organizer so you can neatly store your dishwashing tools, soap, and more in a tiny space. Now they'll stop cluttering up (and dripping all over) your countertop!
This is also a better option than an organizer that hangs over your faucet because the weight of those can mess with your water flow!
Promising review: "This fits our sink perfectly! It's not too big and holds a sponge and two bottles of soap. We have a standard apartment sink and it fits perfectly, it also holds very well. We have it suctioned on the sink not the counter." —Erin Johnson
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
6. An adjustable mug organizer set here to revolutionize the way you store your mugs. The expandable legs make it easy to securely stack mugs of different shapes and sizes so you can take advantage of unused vertical space in your cabinets.
Promising review: "I was wondering if it works on mismatched mugs and it does!! It cleared up a lot of space and makes a FANTASTIC addition to my kitchen tools to keep things organized!! Must have! Will buy again!" —J.D.
Get a set of six (to organize 12 mugs) from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors).
7. A kitchen mixer cord organizer that easily attaches to the backs of appliances with a Command strip so you can get that tangled web of power cords taking over your kitchen counter back under control.
The Command strip is included, along with an alcohol cleaning pad.
3D Home Solutions is a Frisco, Texas–based Etsy shop that specializes in organization products.
Promising review: "Great product. Super easy to use! Currently using on my KitchenAid, my Instant Pot, my air fryer, as well as my toaster. Using these cleaned up my counter two fold and made storing 100% easier. Thank you!!" —Suzanne Baker
Get it from 3D Home Solutions on Etsy for $8 (available in three colors).
8. A pan and pot lid organizer appreciated by reviewers who hate digging through mountains of cookware just to find the particular pan they need that's of course at the bottom of the pile.
You can use it upright or on its side, and best of all, you'll know *exactly* where to put your pans back when you're done with them!
Promising review: "I was tired of stacking my frying pans on top of each other and was looking for something to both organize my pans and give me easy access to them. Before this organizer, I would have to unstack several pans in order to get to the middle pan that I needed. Now, I can just reach in and immediately get the frying pan that I need without having to unstack. The quality of this organizer is pretty good." —L
Get it from Amazon for $15.87+ (available in three colors).
9. Or a pots and pans organizer with adjustable racks so you can customize it to fit different sized pieces.
You can store up to five pots and pans on this handy organizer.
Promising review: "I have been wanting to organize my kitchen cabinets for years. Finally got tired of lifting three pans to get the one I need. They were very easy to assemble and adjust as needed for the correct spacing. They were also very sturdy. I have eight skillets and I ordered two of these racks. These are the perfect solution for my cabinet. Gave me more space than I had before and it's so much easier to get to my skillets now. I love them. Would recommend them to anyone." —Piper L.
Get it from Amazon for $22.97.
10. A lid organizer to make sealing up your leftovers less of a hassle.
BTW, YouCopia is a woman-owned small business!
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 provide 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 $16.99+ (available in four sizes, a set of two, and with expanders).
11. A macrame produce hammock for anyone looking into alternative fruit-storing methods due to their countertops being entirely taken over by fancy gadgets and appliances.
Knapps 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.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes says, "I personally own this macrame basket (in the Cactus shade) and *highly* recommend it if you're looking to add a cozy touch to your kitchen. As someone with a relatively small NYC kitchen, I need every bit of counter space I can get, and this lets me keep produce out without having to take up space with a fruit basket or banana stand. I'm a big fan of utilizing vertical space as storage, and this does just that; plus, it allows for ventilation to help your fruit stay fresh for longer. I'm constantly cooking with onions or grabbing an apple as a mid-day snack, and having them right there at an arm's reach is sooo nice. BTW, these come with hooks that screw directly into a cabinet, but if you (like me) want to avoid that damage, I recommend using Command hooks — I'm using four of these small toggle hooks and they've held up the basket *with* produce in it wonderfully."
Get it from Knapps Knots on Etsy for $27.90+ (available in two sizes and 12 colors).
12. A set of magnetic glass spice jars you can stick to the fridge to free up a cabinet for other storage needs. If your love for seasoning is taking over your kitchen, these jars are here to help!
Gneiss Spice is a woman-owned small biz based in Maine!
Promising review: "I am in love with my magnetic spice jars! I recently moved to a small apartment and don't have the counter or wall space to store spices or a spice rack, so magnetic jars it was! I love how these have a decorative feel while providing a secure way to store the spices. Unlike other magnetic spice jars I feel that these add an extra flair to displaying your assorted spices." —rae.m.wri
Get a 12-pack of small jars from Amazon for $70+ (also available in 24 small jars, 12 large jars, 24 large jars, and a sample bundle).
13. Or a spice organizer — it'll transform your drawer into a four-tiered spice station that can hold up to 24 bottles!
Life of Spice Designs is a Chicago-based small business that takes organizing seriously. In addition to handmade spice organizers, they've got essential oil organizers too.
Promising review: "Love love love my spice rack organizer. I can easily find any spice I need, and it makes dinner prep so much easier. Would highly recommend this product. The seller was awesome...answered all questions I had and was super responsive." —Helen Cawley
Get it from Life of Spice Designs on Etsy for $41+ (available in five widths and with additional rods).
14. A set of stackable fridge drawers so when your friends open your fridge, it'll be nice and organized instead of looking like a tornado ripped through it.
Promising review: "Excellent organization system! I once opened the fridge often, always looking for something I hadn't seen the last time I checked. The thing is — I often found something new because it just wasn't organized in a functional way. Now, with this system, I find what I'm looking for the first time. And when a bin is empty, I know I need to buy more of that product, and just ask my smart home to add that item to my shopping list. Very grateful for the sense of calm and control that this fridge organization system has given me, and for all of the food that is no longer going bad in the back of the fridge!" —Chelsea T.
Get a set of six from Amazon for $35.86.
15. And some super strong magnetic strips to help you squeeze some brews into your fridge that's already stuffed to the gills.
Promising review: "Of all the things I have bought that I didn't need, this is one of my favorites. Beer is hard to get out of the cardboard carrier in the top of my fridge. While just taking them out and sitting them on the shelf would have solved this problem as well, this solution is more fun. They float and technically it does make a tiny bit of extra space under the beer for small things like cheese or something." —AbbyValentine
Get two magnet strips (holds a six pack) from Amazon for $29.99.
16. *And* a sliding yogurt holder that's basically a genius life hack for anyone whose fridge is at full capacity.
Storage Theory is a Cedar Rapids, Iowa–based shop with tons of problem-solving products.
Promising review: "Easy to install and it cleared up a ton of space in my fridge." —Tara Ann
Get it from Storage Theory on Etsy for $12.99 (available in multiple packs).
17. A roll-up drying rack — it'll free up soooo much precious counter space that used to be occupied by piles of damp pots and pans.
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 $9.89+ (available in nine sizes and two colors).
18. A set of airtight food storage containers because they're much nicer looking than bulky cereal boxes and half-empty snack bags. Now your kitchen will look *much* more organized, and your food will stay fresher for longer!
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 three colors, four sizes, and multipacks).
19. A clip-on silicone colander that takes up much less space than a full-size strainer. It's flexible, cleans up easy, and can be attached to cookware of almost any size!
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Abby Kass loves this: "It is such a game changer. I have hated using a colander so much. It's so bulky, hard to use, and takes SO much time to clean. This solves all those problems. I've clipped it on various pots and pans, and it's fit every single one. It makes it ridiculously easy to strain the water out of the pasta and even the excess fat from ground beef. I'm throwing my old colander away because it will never be used now that I have this genius tool!"
Promising review: "Love, love, love this pasta strainer!!! My husband and I hate cleaning out the strainer, so I ordered this to make life easier. OMG, does it make life easier!!! If this ever breaks, I’ll be ordering another! It’s very sturdy and easy to use. Absolutely love it!" —Freyja
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in four colors).
20. A cabinet door organizer to maximize the amount of stuff one lil' cubby can hold.
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 $14.87+ (also available as a pack of two).
21. An under-cabinet sliding basket — it'll make it way easier to find everything that's currently piled up haphazardly in that cabinet underneath your sink.
Promising review: "These are nice pieces that helped me organize underneath my bathroom sink! They fit perfectly! After organizing everything, I was so surprised I had so much more room, that I grabbed more items out of the linen closet to fill it up. I still have a lot of room left. I bought these based on the high ratings and they hold true." —Brad J. Leahy
Get it from Amazon for $25.97+ (available in two colors).
22. Or a two-tiered slide-out storage basket with dividers to upgrade any cabinet that needs some assistance with not just one, but TWO layers of storage so you can squeeze even more in there.
Promising review: "This was perfect for organizing under my bathroom cabinet. I used one each for (1) facial and dental, (2) hair, (3) makeup, and (4) 'medicine cabinet' type randomness including sanitary care. I just pull a whole bin out for whatever I'm doing and put it back when I finish. Bye-bye countertop clutter and under cabinet disaster area." —Tee H.
Get it from Amazon for $17.49 (available in four colors and two styles).
23. An over-the-cabinet bag holder that holds up to *50* grocery bags so they can stop cluttering up your cabinet and tumbling out every time you open the door.
Promising review: "I love this so much! I have been looking for something for all of the grocery bags I keep! We use these for our bathroom trash bags. This little thing is awesome. And my kids can easily reach inside and get a bag out! Love it!" —Lindsey T.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in seven finishes).
24. A double-sided tea organizer because, after all these years, it's finally time to get rid of those half-full boxes that've been taking up precious cupboard space for wayyyyy too long.
This is another small biz product from YouCopia!
Promising review: "Do I really need a tea bag organizer? That's what I was thinking when I ordered this... and when I took it out of the box... and when I filled the first little bag holder. But as the pile of empty boxes grew larger, I knew the answer was yes, I do need a tea bag organizer. I was using a whole shelf and a half of jumbled tea boxes that I had to sift through to look for a specific tea. In the end, I think this held about eight or nine boxes of tea bags (I crammed some of them). I am so happy that I got this!" —Sarah C.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two sizes).
25. A clever coffee pod tray ingeniously designed so you can take advantage of underused space and store your pods under shelves, cabinets, and countertops!
Promising review: "This space saver K-Cup is wonderful! It is attractive and keep 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.
26. A set of three-tier stackable cooling racks that'll make cooling your cookies and other baked goods a ~piece of cake,~ especially if you're limited on counter space.
27. A mounted stemware holder — it'll defy gravity to essentially turn one shelf into two!
This rack holds 9 to 12 glasses depending on their size!
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 $19.93+ (available in rows of three or four, packs of one or two, and four finishes).
28. Or a hanging wine bottle and glass rack if you need somewhere to store the bottles too!
29. A bakeware rack for anyone who hates having to dig in their overstuffed cabinet for those baking pans that just don't fit anywhere else.
P.S. You can also purchase a lid holder or a combo pan and lid rack! This genius product also comes from small biz YouCopia.
Promising review: "I like how easy it is to put together, and that the separation pieces are adjustable. You customize it for your own storage needs! The separators are fairly easy to move and extremely sturdy. No more pans falling over!" —Marilee Housden
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
30. A slim shelving unit in case you wanna maximize even the tiniest unused space in your kitchen.
Promising reviews: "It’s perfect for my little efficiency kitchenette. It’s a quick setup, and it’s pretty sturdy. It moves back and forth if needed as well." —Wayfair Customer
"This was a great touch for a previously wasted space between my washer and dryer in my laundry room. It works best if it can roll straight out, but my husband secured the joints. It also allowed me space for the iron and ironing products rather than filling up my utility closet." —Wayfair Customer
Get it from Wayfair for $23.53 (originally $79.99).
31. And finally, some renter-friendly Command hooks that are strong enough to hold a wide variety of items and require *no tools* to install. Plus, you can move or remove them whenever you want without leaving behind any damage or annoying sticky residue.
Promising review: "Absolutely love these! I have bought them three times already on Amazon. I have been trying to organize my kitchen utensils. I have minimal counter space and ceramic tile walls behind my counter. I am unable to risk drilling in to the tile or to the underside of my cabinets. These sticky hooks are perfect!! They adhere to the tile AND to the wood laminate of my upper cabinets. They also are great on the painted wall and the bumpy side of my refrigerator. I started using these around March of 2020 and I have not had a single one fall down. I have various sizes of kitchen utensils and items hanging from them." —Tigerakp
Get a pack of 16 hooks from Amazon for $13.58.
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