13 Genius Spice Storage Ideas for an Aesthetically Pleasing Look
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023
Basil, thyme, oregano, oh my! Your pantry is stocked with all kinds of spices, so keep them neat and organized with one of these clever spice storage ideas.
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Glass Spice Jars
Wondering how to organize your spices? Investing in a uniform jar, like these glass bottles, is one of the best spice storage ideas for beginners. I traded in my mismatched spice bottles for these sleek ones with bamboo lids and they completely transformed my drawer. The included sticker labels make it easy to find exactly what I’m looking for while cooking. I’ll never use the clunky, store-bought spice bottles ever again!
Drawer Insert
Once you get spices compiled in pretty new jars, you’re going to need a cabinet shelf or drawer insert to keep them clean. This expandable drawer insert is my personal favorite. It instantly elevates my spices, putting them front and center and quick to grab. Plus, the clear design makes it look like a custom built-in. Don’t forget to check out these few tips to buy cheap spices.
Two-Tiered Lazy Susan
When in doubt, turn to the Lazy Susan. This two-tiered turntable maximizes vertical space on the kitchen counter and cabinet. It keeps spices, olive oils and vinegars front and center. It’s one of the best kitchen storage ideas for small home dwellers.
Sliding Spice Rack
This sliding spice rack feels like a custom kitchen feature—minus the price tag. Narrow and long, it’s ideal for low or high cabinets, especially the awkwardly narrow cabinets that are impossible to work with (we all have one). The double-decker design makes the most of vertical space, and it’s available as a single rack, too. You’ll be amazed at how effortlessly this organizer for under the kitchen sink glides!
Magnetic Rack
Here’s a product under $30 that will instantly transform the kitchen. This magnetic rack requires no extra cabinet or drawer space. It sticks to the side of fridge (or microwave), making room for everything from spices to oils and loose pantry ingredients. If my fridge was magnetic, I already know I’d have at least four of these. It may just be the best spice storage idea on this list.
Expandable Shelf
This one’s for the cluttered spice cabinet that feels like a lost cause. This expandable shelf fits both narrow and wide cabinets. As one of the best spice storage ideas, it makes every spice bottle visible, thanks to the raised design. Now, it’s finally possible to reach every. single. spice (even the far ones in the back!). These kitchen step stools are here to help you reach the top shelf, too.
Magnetic Jars
How fun are these magnetic spice jars? Not only do they come with sticker labels, the hexagon shape adds functional design. This spice storage idea is ideal for putting a few of your most-used spices on display. After you decide where to store the rest of your spices, make sure you keep your spice jars clean, as they tend to be one of the germiest items in the kitchen.
Stove Shelf
How smart is this stove shelf? The magnetic shelf sticks on the top of the stove, instantly creating storage space out of thin air. Though it can’t organize an entire drawer or cabinet of spices, it keeps the ones you frequently use within arm’s reach. It’s basically a home chef’s best friend!
Mounted Shelf
The best spice storage ideas require zero extra cabinet or drawer space on your end, like this mounted spice rack. This set comes with two shelves featuring pine wood boards. Mount one on top of the other inside the cabinet door or right next to each other on the kitchen wall—the choice is yours. Spices stay neat, organized and look oh-so-chic in the process. Check out this KitchenAid attachment organizer for more sneaky storage.
Spice Rack Stand Holder
Play your cards right and you could have a super-organized, super-stylish spice rack that looks tidy sitting out in full view on your kitchen counter. That’s what you’ll get with this rack stand, which comes with glass bottles, a sparkly chrome rack and sticker labels.
Rotating Spice Rack Tower
Here’s a sleek countertop tower option that only requires a twirl of the fingertips to find spices. With a sleek, modern stainless steel design and a narrow shape, it’s ideal for maximizing corner countertop or cabinet space. Plus, it comes with glass jars and labels.
Over-the-Door Organizer
An easy pantry organization tip that takes your setup from sad to fab? Add an over-the-door organizer. With shelves for everything from spices to cereal and condiments, it makes space in unlikely places. Plus, it’s easy for the kiddos to reach when they’re helping out in the kitchen. Next, treat yourself to these pantry organization bins to completely transform your space.
Spice Gripper Strips
Take it from the more than 11,000 Amazon shoppers who give this space-saving spice rack five out of five stars. The sturdy rack mounts directly onto the cabinet door and contains grippy clips to hold spice jars in place. It holds up to 30 jars!
Originally Published: February 19, 2020
