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    18 Practically Genius Kitchen Products That Won’t Take Up All Your Counter Space

    It's not the size of the thing, but how you use it.

    1. A tiny knife sharpener that'll help restore your blades to their former glory. It's designed to be used either on a flat surface or counter edge, so you won't have to waste time finding the optimal sharpening angle.

    A person sharpens a knife using the sharpener

    2. This nine-piece NutriBullet set that'll help you whip up a healthy smoothie, or even make nut butters at home. The powerful blades will break up even the toughest ingredients, so go ahead and get creative.

    A person drinks a veggie juice while blending more fruit in the blender

    3. A cheerful little waste bin that'll help hide all your kitchen scraps. Reviewers love that the lid doesn't snap shut while they're using it, so they can easily toss compostable bits into it while they're cooking.

    Someone tosses an apple peel into the open wastebin

    4. This cookbook stand that has a measurement converter right on the front, so you won't have to do math the next time you're just trying to satisfy a sweet tooth. Reviewers say it holds even the thickest cookbooks and is great for keeping tablets elevated, too.

    5. This magnetic cloth holder that'll give you a place to hang your sopping dishrags. They'll stay out of sight and keep your counters free of clutter until you're ready to do the dishes.

    The magnetic dish rack hung on a stainless steel sink

    6. This herb-saving pod that'll keep your parsley from wilting the second you bring it home. It'll fit inside any standard fridge door, and will keep all your aromatics fresh and tasty for up to three weeks.

    7. This spinning vertical carousel that'll keep your coffee pods organized (and not strewn about). It has four racks, so you can keep your fave blends separate from your partner's.

    The curved pod rack next to a small cup of coffee

    8. This collapsible colander that'll pop up when you need to give some veggies a rinse, and fold up flat when you're done. It has silicone-coated extendable arms, meaning it'll fit snugly onto any size sink.

    The colander perched on a sink with fresh broccoli inside

    9. A sleek folding kitchen scale, so you can precisely measure the amount of chocolate chips your cookies need. Thanks to the rest and tare functions, you can weigh multiple ingredients at a time. And just stash it away when you’re done!

    10. A pack of colour-coded cutting boards that'll help prevent any cross-contamination in the kitchen. Their ultra-skinny design will fit easily into any cabinets or drawers (no matter how full to the brim they already are).

    A flatlay of the four cutting boards topped with the foods they're designed for

    11. A set of collapsible funnels that'll help make filling bottles and containers mess free. They take up a microscopic amount of space, so they're perfect for teeny-tiny kitchens.

    12. This scrap trap that'll help you scoop mess and debris out of the way when you're meal-prepping. It even comes with a scraper, so you won't have to get your hands dirty.

    A person scoops kitchen scraps off the counter and into the cabinet-mounted trap

    13. A trio of slim silicone spatulas that won't take up your entire cutlery drawer. Thanks to their handle loops, you could even hang them from a rack, if you're short on drawer space.

    14. This pour-over coffee maker that'll make a delicious single cup of java, while taking up a sliver of space compared to your full-size brewer. It's also incredibly easy to clean (read: 😍dishwasher safe!😍), making it perfect for the days when you just cannot.

    A close up of the coffee maker perched on a stoneware mug

    15. This rolling kitchen cart that'll help extend your counter space when you just need a bit more room to work with. You can use it as extra storage, or as a prep space the next time you're whipping up dinner.

    The rolling rack topped with a microwave and some dried goods

    16. This slim water pitcher that will filter out chlorine, copper, and other impurities. It has a six-cup capacity, and will tuck neatly into your fridge, so your counters stay free of clutter.

    17. This tiered drying rack that'll help you drip-dry your dishes, without taking up every nook and cranny in your kitchen. Reviewers say that it's big enough to hold an entire dinner's worth of dishes!

    A fully-loaded dish rack on a wooden kitchen counter

    18. And lastly, this mounted paper towel holder that’ll relocate the roll from your counter to a cabinet (and save you precious real estate in the process). Some reviewers also use it to organize their fave coffee mugs!

    Your kitchen won't know what hit it.

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