While cooking can be exhausting at the best of times, hosting guests adds an entirely new level of pressure. Suddenly, everything feels more chaotic, and keeping your kitchen organized can feel like an uphill battle.
Putting smart kitchen storage systems in place ahead of time can help transform your routine. The Joseph Joseph Undershelf Spice Rack, available at Williams Sonoma, keeps everyday essentials within easy reach while neatly tucking them out of the way, helping to keep your countertops clear.
The rack holds up to 14 spice jars and slots neatly onto cabinet shelving to reduce clutter quickly. It’s a simple grab-and-go storage solution that keeps your most-used ingredients close at hand, helping make busy fall cooking more manageable.
This under-shelf spice rack mounts beneath an existing cupboard shelf to make use of otherwise unused space. The pull-out compartment provides two-tier access to up to 14 spice jars, making them easy to grab when you are in the midst of cooking. It fits units over 12.6" wide and 10.2" deep; and a maximum shelf thickness 0.75".
One of the easiest ways to make cooking feel less overwhelming is to reduce visual clutter in the kitchen. However, hiding everything behind cabinet doors or stacking shelves can create its own friction, making frequently used ingredients harder to find when you need them most.
If you don’t have a dedicated drawer for organizing spices, the Joseph Joseph Large Undershelf Spice Rack, also available at Amazon, is a clever alternative. It keeps your countertops clear without putting essential seasonings out of reach, giving you quick access to the flavors you rely on while cooking.
Also available in a smaller size that holds seven jars, the pull-out drawer makes use of otherwise wasted space beneath your cabinet shelves. It adds useful vertical storage without disrupting your existing kitchen organization, while the included screws make installation straightforward. It’s a simple way to reclaim space while keeping your most-used spices exactly where you need them.
To help you get your kitchen ready for hosting, I have rounded up a selection of stellar organizers to make accessing your essentials a little bit easier.
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All prices were correct at the time of publication.
Joseph Joseph Cupboardstore Under Shelf Storage
OXO Good Grips Adjustable Cookware Organizer
This adjustable OXO organizer is ideal for keeping cookware and baking trays neat and easy to slide out when you need them, with a wide base to avoid tipping, and moving dividers to accommodate any sized pan.
Boyan Pan Protectors for Stacking
These felt pan protectors can be cut to size and laid in your pan bases to prevent damage to the delicate materials when stacking for quick and easy storage.
This tiered countertop organizer is a great way to keep the items and ingredients you use every day organized, using vertical storage to save space while creating a visual display.
Silicone tools have become my go-to because they're easier to maintain than wood and safe for all cookware. This Bella set features everything you need, from flipping to stirring, and comes in a compact crock for easy counter storage.
Of course, one of the best things you can do to reduce stress and streamline cooking is to declutter your kitchen ahead of the peak hosting season.
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