A couple of years ago, we switched from using a spice cabinet to storing spices in a kitchen drawer next to the stove. While having a spice drawer has been the perfect solution for us, I know it won’t work in every kitchen space. I’ve seen some other spice storage ideas that provide easy access in a variety of kitchen configurations.
I gathered up a list of different spice organization ideas and hope you’ll find one that is perfect for your kitchen!
Before we get to the individual spice jar ideas, I wanted to share two other ways to organize other seasonings since they’re also an important part of cooking.
First, we added a lazy susan on the countertop next to the stove for the items we use almost every time we cook, like salt, pepper, avocado oil, and olive oil. Using either a lazy susan or small tray instantly makes the random collection look more cohesive and intentional.
We also have a lot of extra seasoning blends, oils, bottles of vinegar, etc, because we love trying new things. All our single spices are in the drawer that you’ll see when we get to the list of great ideas below, but sometimes people wonder what to do with other very important things, like Everything Bagel seasoning.
I added clear drawer organizers to the bottom two shelves of our upper cabinet. They’re perfect for packets and smaller bottles, and function a bit like a drawer. I can pull each one forward and easily grab whatever is in the back.
Spice Storage Ideas
I divided the list up into a few spice organizers that you can buy, followed by amazing spice racks put together by talented DIYers. So whether you want to store spices on the kitchen countertop or tucked behind a cupboard door, there's an idea below!
You can click on any of the options to learn more and see full tutorials.
Purchased Spice Organizers
The first few storage solutions for spices can be purchased and quickly put to work right away.
Next, as I mentioned, the rest of our spice collection was moved into a drawer. I used matching glass spice bottles with flat sides so they wouldn't roll around. They were just lying in the drawer for a while, but putting them on this tiered drawer organizer helped keep everything in line.
I opted to put the organizer and spices in my drawer sideways because it allowed the font to be bigger on my labels. But, these empty spice jars come with beautiful labels, so you don't have to DIY your own. No matter which way you decide to label, I highly recommend going with square jars over round. They'll stay in place better and also save space because they fit closely together.
Using the inside of your cabinet doors is one of my favorite ways to add storage space in a kitchen. Jen used some pretty acrylic spice racks to organize all her spices in pretty jars on one of her kitchen cabinets.
You could also place these spice shelves on a kitchen wall.
If you don't want to give up a drawer but have cabinet space available, my friend Katie tested out a U-shaped spice organizer that turned out to be a great way to get more access to spices.
Easy DIY Spice Rack Ideas
If you're in the mood to DIY an awesome spice storage solution, I found various quick projects that can even be customized to perfectly fit your needs.
Would you rather keep your spices handy on the counter? This simple tiered spice rack is a great beginner woodworking project and could fit into any style of decor.
I love the look of this geometric spice rack that Anika put together using scrap wood as another countertop option. It's such an attractive, functional, and cheap DIY spice rack idea!
This cute test tube spice rack could be a great solution for small kitchens when space is at a premium! It takes up a minimal countertop area, but still holds 10 different spices and doubles as decor. It's also a great money-saving option because you can pick up smaller quantities of spices in the bulk section to fill up the test tubes.
Hybrid Purchased / DIY Option
The last option on the list is a bit of a hybrid option. You can buy the magnet board and spice containers, but Jessica shows how she customized the magnetic spice jars to easily label them.
As an alternate to metal tins, you can also add magnetic strips to the lids of baby food jars and use those in lieu of purchased spice tins.
I hope one of these great ideas will be perfect for your kitchen and making cooking a bit easier!
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