Clever pantry organization products and DIY storage solutions to free up kitchen space.
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You know how much you enjoy fumbling around trying to find the onion powder when whipping up a batch of soup for dinner or the cinnamon when you're baking cookies? Yeah, we don’t like that either. Whether you keep your spices on the kitchen counter, in a drawer, cabinet, or in the pantry, we’ve pulled together the best spice rack ideas to make your time in the kitchen more productive and less stressful. From spice rack solutions for small kitchens to Pinterest-worthy DIYs, these easy spice storage ideas and clever organizing kitchen gadgets will help you customize your spice rack for your space.
Just like organizing your closet, being able to find what you need in a hurry is key. There's nothing worse than realizing you’re missing a key ingredient when you've already started preparing a meal. When your spices are neat and tidy, you can spend more time enjoying the cooking process.
One tip to get organized is to keep your most-used spices close at hand, while storing others away in an organized kitchen pantry. And if you find you’re always trying to jam together a ton of different size bottles, you may find it helpful to transfer spices from their store-bought containers into jars of the same shape and size. Yes, it’s a little time-consuming, but there’s something to be said for a uniform row of spice jars neatly lined up. These also make great organization gifts!
Attach this magnetic shelf to the top of your stove, and you've got extra shelf space in two seconds flat! Made in the USA, it cleans up easily and provides a handy space to keep the spices you use most often at your fingertips. It comes in stainless steel, black, or white in three different lengths: 20", 24", and 30". For non-magnetic surfaces, it comes with adhesive strips.
This set contains everything you need to transfer spices from a hodgepodge of jars into uniform containers. It includes the metal rack, 28 glass jars, spice labels, chalk marker and funnel. It can be wall-mounted or used in the cabinet or countertop.
This simple metal shelf rack is ideal if you don't have a ton of spices. Three tiers provide plenty of room for the basics. It comes in black, silver, or chrome to coordinate with any kitchen.
These clever spice racks are made from dollar store finds, bent into shape with needle nose pliers. Attach them to your pantry doors for easy access. Brilliant!
Get the DIY Dollar Store Spice Rack tutorial at The Stonybrook House.
This tiered spice rack fits neatly in most kitchen cabinets from 7.5" to 17" wide and triples the amount of available space compared to just using the cabinet shelf. At 10 3/8" deep, it has plenty of room for all your favorites, and you can see them at one glance.
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This simple tiered organizer comes in both 7" and 10" widths, so it fits in most cabinets. It has a non-skid surface so bottles will stay put, and because of the depth of each shelf, you can fit a variety of different sized spice bottles and tins. It also comes in white or gray with a variety of tread color options to coordinate with your kitchen decor.
This three-tier black metal or chrome rack expands so you can adjust it to the size you need. Each shelf is 2.5" deep, and it can accommodate up to 36 bottles of spices.
This beautiful wooden wall-mounted spice rack can hold a ton of spices, and it's fun to DIY with basic tools and simple carpentry skills.
Get the Wooden Spice Rack DIY tutorial at Making Manzanita.
This clear plastic three-tiered rack has a small ledge on each shelf to prevent bottles from toppling off the shelves. It's easy to clean and requires zero assembly (yay!).
This revolving spice rack holds 20 jars of essential spices and takes up minimal space on your countertop. Even better? It comes with the spices and free refills of spices for five years after purchase!
Make the most out of the corner space on your kitchen counter or inside cabinets with this cleverly-shaped, three-tiered shelf. It's clear, so it won't look too busy if you do choose to keep the spice rack out in the open.
Love to bake? Create a whole cabinet full of baking supplies in pretty jars so your cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom and all your other favorite spices are conveniently located at your fingertips.
Get the DIY Baking Spice Cabinet tutorial at Julie Blanner.
This set of two rustic wood and metal shelves looks equally good mounted on the wall or inside a cabinet door. Each shelf is more than 3" deep, so you can neatly fit plenty of jars.
This set of magnetic shelves fits neatly on the side of your refrigerator. It's a great idea if you have no countertop or cabinet space to spare!
You can easily store your spices in even the smallest kitchen with this adjustable, pull-down organizer. It can house 24 round or square spice bottles in its three drop-down drawers, and you can adjust the dividers to fit. Plus, there's no installation or mounting required — perfect for renters.
This two-tiered Lazy Susan-style spice organizer fits neatly inside your cabinet. It provides just enough space for the basic spices you use all the time and want to keep close at hand.
This four-tiered metal rack can be stacked to use as one piece, or you can use the baskets separately. It mounts on the wall so you can see everything at one glance.
This over-the-door spice rack is ideal if you live in an apartment and don't want to drill holes in the wall—or if you simply have no wall space! Six shelves fit a multitude of different size spice jars and tins.
This heavy gauge steel spice organizer expands from 14" to 26" wide. Tuck it into a drawer for the ultimate in convenience—the rack tilts each jar so you can read it easily.
Sixteen cute little square jars hold all your most-used spices. A gasket seal keeps them fresh, and it comes with a free spice refill program for up to five years! The rack stands up, fits in a drawer, or wall mounts, depending on your preference.
Arricca Elin SanSone has written about health and lifestyle topics for Prevention, Country Living, Woman's Day, and more. She’s passionate about gardening, baking, reading, and spending time with the people and dogs she loves.
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Spice Rack Cabinet Arricca Elin SanSone has written about health and lifestyle topics for Prevention, Country Living, Woman's Day, and more. She’s passionate about gardening, baking, reading, and spending time with the people and dogs she loves.