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

Yahoo

18-03-2025

Every pot has a lid, as the saying goes, but what happens when that lid is buried under a mountain of cookware?! Organizing your kitchen and figuring out what goes where in your cabinets and drawers can feel daunting, especially if you've accumulated a lot of dishes, pans, utensils and other stuff over the years. And we haven't even mentioned the fridge or pantry yet!
That's where the best kitchen organizers can help. A good drawer divider or lazy Susan may not lead to those perfectly arranged, color-coded shelves you see all over Instagram — but they can certainly help corral your stuff enough that you don't get a headache every time you try to cook a meal. We're not aiming for perfection; the ideal system, according to the nine pros we interviewed, is the one you can stick to. Consistency is what'll keep you organized for the long haul.
Ready to get cooking? Start with these expert-approved kitchen organizers for cabinets, drawers, small spaces and more, then move on to the rest of the house with our guide to the best bathroom organizers and entryway organizing tips.
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Organizer size: Before buying any organizer, make sure to measure your space — twice! — says Murphy, especially when you're working around plumbing, like under your kitchen sink. Ritsuko Nakajima, owner of After Declutter, agrees: "Measuring your space before purchasing is essential!" she says. "For example, some lazy Susans come in 11 inches, but your upper cabinets may only be 10 inches deep." So take a few extra minutes to make sure what you buy works with your setup.
Material: When it comes to kitchens, look for durable materials that can stand up to spills, heat, moisture and lots of use. Products that easily wipe clean or can go in the dishwasher are ideal so you don't need to worry about staining or other wear and tear.
We consulted with 11 professional organizers for their tips and product recommendations. If they recommend a specific organizer to their clients, we wanted to hear about it! We then researched each organizer, checking its materials, price and reviews from real-life shoppers. All the products here come highly rated and deliver great value for the money.
First off, start small. You don't need to organize your kitchen all in one day! "Take all your items out of the kitchen cabinets and drawers, but only one section at a time," says Goetz. "This way, you can see everything you own, and it will be easier to start sorting items into categories and get rid of things you don't need anymore or that are expired."
Aim to get as many appliances, canisters and other items off the counter as you can to reduce stressful visual clutter — and leave you more space for meal prep. "Say the phrase, 'Don't put it down, put it away!' to yourself as you tidy," says Teeple. "This is a reminder to follow through in the moment so that things get back to their home and not left out."
For maximum efficiency, group like items with like, says Reynolds — so all your baking supplies together, all your cooking oils together and so on. Depending on your setup and your kitchen's layout, some items may fit better in drawers than cabinets (for example, some people store their plates in deep drawers rather than stacked in cabinets). Put the items you use in easy reach, and store items you don't use often, such as your gravy boat or holiday tablecloths, out of the way.
Organizing is not a one-size-fits-all process: You need to consider your space when deciding what goes where. For example, maybe you don't have upper cabinets but you do have lots of drawers. In that case, it would make sense to store your dishes in the drawers. Examine your kitchen layout and storage options and then go from there, making sure to put the items you use most in easy reach.
Consider this example from Tizzano: "I prefer to keep my utensils out of sight to reduce visual clutter in my kitchen. I keep my most used utensils in a drawer with dividers for ease of access. The utensils I use least are stored in a bin in one of my cabinets. A hybrid of these approaches can often work well, too!"
Nikki Bell, owner of Just Us Organizing
Julie Bestry, owner of Best Results Organizing
Shira Gill, organizing expert and author of LifeStyled
Hannah Goetz, owner of Hannah Goetz Organizing
Jennifer Johnson, owner of The Orderly Space
Ashley Murphy, NEAT Method co-founder and author of The NEAT Method Organizing Recipe Book
Ritsuko Nakajima, owner of After Declutter
Robyn Reynolds, owner of Organize2Harmonize
Zeenat Siman, owner of Firefly Bridge Organizing Services
Katrina Teeple, founder of Operation Organization
Carly Tizzano, owner of Masterpeace Organizing