Solve Your Kitchen Storage Problems With A Convenient Spice Rack For Cabinets

When it comes to storage space, kitchen cabinets are some of the most prime real estate in a home. In fact, real estate agents say that kitchen storage can make or break a prospective buyer's decision. Not all of us have the option of buying our dream kitchen with ample storage. That doesn't mean that we can't get crafty with kitchen cabinets, and one way to maximize kitchen storage space is to cleverly store spices under shelves.

Rather than dedicating an entire cabinet to a mass of different spices that you can't see past the front row of, consider installing this under-cabinet Joseph Joseph Spice Rack Organizer. It uses adhesive to stick and hang underneath a shelf in your cabinet, folds out at the touch of a button to neatly display your spices, and then tucks back away when not in use. A huge benefit of this storage solution is that it takes up very little vertical space and allows you to access your spices easily. It's also easy to install and doesn't involve drilling into your cabinets. Despite its benefits, this under-cabinet spice storage solution may not be for everyone. It only fits shelves that are less than ¾ inch thick. Additionally, despite the manufacturer claiming that it fits standard spice jars, some reviewers have mentioned that it doesn't open and close as easily with spice jars taller than three or four inches.

Although it has 4.4 stars on Amazon, this product is also listed as a frequently returned item. According to the negative reviews, this is often because the rack doesn't fit all shelf sizes, the adhesive isn't as strong as people would like, and the rack doesn't fit all sizes of spices. However, that doesn't mean this spice rack can't work for some kitchens. Some users have mentioned that they've been able to still use the spice rack by reinforcing it with their own adhesive tape. User J. Zenkus mentioned that although the rack didn't fit their kitchen cabinets, they used a band saw to "cut the arms and the extra material, sanded it clean, then added my own VHB strips of tape so it had plenty of surface area to stick" (Amazon).

Another potential issue with this spice rack is that it only fits up to seven spices. This won't be a problem if you don't use a lot of different spices. If you have a larger collection, you may want to install a few different racks side by side. You should also be sure that the spices you do have aren't too tall for this organizer. If they are, you may want to try a different method for organizing your spice cabinet.