The best kitchen organizers for cabinets, drawers and more for 2025

"I've never understood calling it a lazy Susan, because Susan does more than double-duty!," says Julie Bestry, owner of Best Results Organizing. "You never have to worry about your ingredients getting pushed to the back of a cabinet or shelf; everything stays self-contained and upright, and it's all easy to find with a spin of the magic wheel!"

Bestry recommends this low-profile turntable from Oxo for upright items — it would be great for corralling salad dressings or condiments in the fridge. This particular model is beloved for its durability and smooth turning: It has a nearly perfect 4.8-star rating on Amazon from more than 8,600 reviewers!

If you're trying to contain items that are tall or wobbly, Bestry likes a lazy Susan with higher sides, like this 11.5-inch option. The dividers take your organizing to the next level by keeping categories separated. 

Some kitchen cabinet shelves are only 10 inches deep — if that describes your setup, grab the 9-inch-diameter version of this turntable for about $6 less.

Many of us waste cabinet space with cluttered shelves. Stacks — like that Tupperware pile that topples every time you touch it — are impractical and unstable. Add shelf risers to bring order and maximize space. "They are my go-to," says Hannah Goetz of Hannah Goetz Organizing. "No matter what type of kitchen you have, they are simple and guaranteed to make it easier to access your mugs, plates and more."

She likes this minimalist shelf because it virtually disappears, leaving you with neat stacks of condiments, dishes and more. It comes in 12- and 16-inch widths, but if you need something bigger, Goetz suggests a computer monitor stand (same idea as the riser; it just gives you more surface area to play with). 

"It's easy to create more storage inside cabinets with risers because they take advantage of unused vertical space," explains Zeenat Siman, owner of Firefly Bridge Organizing Services — and if you have shelves that are very far apart (and hard to adjust), a two-tier riser is the way to go.

This wood and metal design looks more polished than mesh shelves, and it comes in 12 colors, including teal, white, red and black, making it an aesthetically pleasing option for countertop tidying.

Many of the pros we spoke to recommended clear bins for cabinets, for good reason: "They're a great option for corralling like-items together and ensuring that nothing gets lost at the back," says Carly Tizzano, owner of Masterpeace Organizing. 

She uses these with clients, but says there are a lot of great options on Amazon. "Just make sure to keep the height of all bins and baskets consistent, at least across each shelf. It is important to label everything as well. This ensures that everyone in a household knows where something goes, even if it doesn't always end up in exactly the right spot."

"These are versatile and great for people who want division in their drawers without obsessing about having a compartment for every single item," says Katrina Teeple, founder of Operation Organization. They're adjustable from 17 inches to 22, so they can fit most standard drawers.

They also come in five colors — natural, white, navy, black and gray — so you can match them to the rest of your space. And they have 12 adjustable inserts you can slide into the notched sides to customize the division of space even more.

For deeper drawers, look for dividers that are about 6 inches tall. Teeple likes this stackable bamboo option: When you place one on top of the other, they reach 5.5 inches tall. 

"They're perfect for keeping items like to-go mugs and kid sippy cups upright when closing drawers. They create a little wall with a snug fit, keeping items from tipping over," she says.

"There are two kinds of drawer dividers I swear by, depending on what is being stored," says Robyn Reynolds, owner of Organize2Harmonize. One is expandable dividers like what's mentioned above, which she often uses for large utensils. 

The other? These individual trays — they're "essential," she says. Made from bamboo, they range in size from about 5.5 inches long to 10.5 inches long and are ideal for smaller items like teaspoons, peelers and paring knives.

To help clear your counters, ditch the clunky knife block in favor of a holder that fits inside a drawer. This one is a favorite of Reynolds. "It saves counter space and holds way more than traditional butcher blocks. It also comes in different sizes," she says.

Store knives up to 12 inches long in this organizer. The interior is made from cork and rubber composite to help protect blades — and your fingers.

Tight on space? Instead of a countertop paper towel holder, try this rod, which comes with an ultra-strong adhesive — no tools needed for installation! It can also do double duty as a towel bar.

"This $9 find is a genius way to declutter your counters! You can even use them inside a cabinet door," says Jennifer Johnson, owner of The Orderly Space. (P.S. It gets more than 10,000 five-star reviews from Amazon shoppers.)

This versatile solid wood rack lets you make the most of narrow cabinets by turning stacks of items into neat, easily accessible rows. "It blends into most cabinet interiors and allows you to grab and put away one item without disturbing the rest. We use them all over the kitchen," says Ashley Murphy, NEAT Method co-founder and author of The NEAT Method Organizing Recipe Book.

"Sort and divide cutting boards, cookie sheets, serving platters and even cookware lids upright within an upper or lower cabinet. They come in multiple heights and widths to accommodate whatever you need to store," she adds.

Tizzano calls out these bins for limited cabinet space because of their handled design, which lets you easily move the contents wherever there is room. "They also provide a more cohesive look inside of (even limited) cabinet space," she says. "To organize inside of larger bins, smaller cups can be used, if needed, to keep things upright."

The dipped sides of these bins let you quickly reach in and grab what you need. Available in four sizes, from extra-small to extra-large, these containers have racked up more than 5,600 five-star ratings.

Nikki Bell, owner of Just Us Organizing, has one go-to organizer she recommends to everyone: a pot lid rack. "It's one of my favorites," she says because it provides upright storage for so many things — think cutting boards, baking sheets, pot lids, pans and more.

This version from YouCopia, also beloved by Tizzano, includes 10 adjustable dividers and stretches up to 22 inches wide.

"This versatile Yamazaki horizontal cookware organizer easily transforms your cabinet, drawer, countertop or fridge space," says Shira Gill, organizing expert and author of LifeStyled. Though the dividers can be moved to hold thinner items like cutting boards, this rack is made from sturdy steel, so it can hold up to enameled pots and heavy skillets.

Adds Gill, "Its expandable, adjustable design — featuring a convenient pot handle rest and available in black and white — combines simplicity with practical functionality."

Ceiling-mounted pot racks can cost several hundred dollars and prove difficult to hang. A wall rack, on the other hand, can be mounted much like a framed picture. Made from colorful steel, this one has a more modern look than a traditional pegboard and comes with 18 pot hooks.  

Not into green? It also comes in black, white, blue and several other colors, with different colored hooks. 

"Pro tip: Ditching product packaging helps maximize space in smaller cabinets," says Gill, who considers air-tight glass containers a must for every organizing project. "I use them to store non-perishable snacks, baking and pantry essentials, and even household utility items such as batteries, pens and tools." 

These canning jars come in eight sizes — up to 5 quarts! — plus they're especially durable. The Italian company that makes them has been around since the 1800s. 

Johnson will lay these spice jars flat in a drawer for easy access, but because the lids are also labeled, you could stand them upright if that fits your space better. Plus, "they can be used for more than just a beautifully decanted spice drawer," she says. 

"We have also used them for sprinkles! Every time you open your spice drawer or cabinet you can't help but feel happy!"