12 Easy Kitchen Storage Ideas That Will Change Your Life

Shelf risers make it possible to use all the vertical space in your kitchen cabinets, but they don't always feel sturdy or look nice. Open Spaces' solid steel-and-wood version is so sleek and attractive we wouldn't mind using them on open shelving.

Everyone—and we mean everyone—could benefit from drawer organizers for everything from silverware to cooking tools. Not only do such separators make it way easier to find what you're looking for, but they look nice.

Tall cabinets can seem like a win, but unless you're stacking larger items (read: air fryers, rice cookers, or blenders), the extra space may be hard to fill. Enter sliding two-tiered drawers that let you store anything—no matter how small—without wasting space.

We love a matching set of canisters, and this one from Crate and Barrel has quickly become one of our go-tos. Sleek and minimalist in glass and pale ashwood, the containers can store just about anything from rice to cooking utensils and live anywhere—even behind glass doors.

Even the biggest kitchens can lack hidden storage. That's why a stylish rolling cart with space for everything that won't fit in your cabinets or drawers is an organization essential. You might be able to slide this one next to the fridge to take advantage of the space.

As proven by The Home Edit crew, clear bins are the unsung heroes of kitchen storage. After all, you can use them for just about anything—dry goods, spices, and even produce. For bonus points, do as they do and sort your groceries by color.

Anyone who loves to cook or entertain surely has more than one cutting board. Even though they're thin, they can pile up and take up way more room than you intended. We recommend a cutting board organizer—and this one is slim enough to fit into a cabinet or sit on your counter. Slide the biggest boards into the back slots and the smaller ones toward the front.

These grid storage baskets are a bit more elegant than clear plastic bins, so you can leave them out on display. Available in various sizes, the retro-inspired storage solutions are best for items you use every day such as olive oil and salt.

Small spaces require the most clever kitchen storage ideas. After all, you don't have a lot of room to spare. Enter this multitasking organization rack that hangs on the wall or sticks to your fridge with magnets. Gone are the days of giving up valuable counter real estate for giant paper towel rolls.

Another small space hero? Layered shelves that neatly tuck into any corner. This petite storage solution is ideal for small wares like sugar bowls, coffee bags, or anything else that will fit.

Home chefs, is there anything more frustrating than opening a cabinet to grab a frying pan and realizing it's on the bottom of a heavy stack? This heavy-duty cookware holder makes your pans more accessible and keeps them from getting scratched.