Food Network Staffers' Must-Have Kitchen Organization Products

"I try to keep my countertops fairly clear of clutter, and this in-drawer knife block has been perfect for storing my knives out of sight. The bamboo holder fits knives of all sizes, from my large chef’s knife to small paring knives, and has slots for up to 16 of them plus a spot in the middle for a sharpener."

— Morgan Faulkner, Commerce Editor

"There's always that one pull-out draw in the kitchen that seems perfect to put all your cutlery. But because your utensils are so small, this space can quickly become a super disorganized catch-all drawer. That's why purchasing this tray will help keep things tidy and easily separate each flatware into its own compartment. The best part? The tray is adjustable and expandable so it can fit into almost any size draw you have!"

— Lauren Tom Cerone, Associate Commerce Editor

"I was given this Le Creuset crock as a gift, and it has since become a staple piece in my kitchen. It's the perfect size for storing my most-used kitchen tools, without taking up too much counter space. I have it in white, but I'm currently obsessed with Le Creuset's Artichaut color and am trying to convince myself that I don't need a second one."

— Ellie Sanders, Newsletters Editor

"To keep my silverware organized, I use this bamboo drawer organizer that features five compartments and measures 14 x 10 inches, which fits nicely in my utensil drawer with only a little space on either side for extra items. If your drawer is much larger than 14 x 10 and you need something similar, an adjustable bamboo organizer is also a great option since it can help utilize every square inch of the drawer."

— Laura James, Commerce Editor

"For those kitchen utensils you reach for each time you cook, the Marin Stoneware Utensil Holder is the perfect solution for countertop storage. The stoneware construction paired with the glossy white glaze would complement any kitchen design. I’ve been using mine for years now and haven’t noticed any flaws. And while I haven’t needed to, the vessel is also dishwasher-safe."

— Morgan Faulkner, Commerce Editor

"I am a huge fan of square containers over round so I used deep 6 pans (I like Winco — they are heavy gauge and 100% stainless steel) to organize tools in a narrow pullout drawer. I prefer commercial equipment for the most part. [They're] easy to wash and very durable. I have been burned too many times by throwing a plastic food storage container into the dishwasher and it coming out all wonky."

— Ginevra Iverson, Executive Chef

"The product that finally got me to finally overhaul my ultra-messy pantry was this storage canister set. First of all, they're extremely affordable (whether you buy them as a set or individually), they stack well and they're aesthetically pleasing. My pantry went from nightmare to picture-perfect in a matter of minutes. Although I keep these in my closed pantry, with how nice they look, I wouldn't be opposed to keeping them out in the open."

— Ellie Sanders, Newsletters Editor

"There’s always a drawer in the house that everyone throws things in and/or no one wants to touch. A clear drawer organizer will help categorize all the things like spoons, fork, knives, etc.. in its own home. It will help with finding things quickly. I’m a pastry person and sorting through pastry tips can sometimes take too long. I organize my pastry tips in small square organizers in round, star or petal for easy and quick access especially when I’m in a middle of decorating a cake."

— Andy Liang, Recipe Developer

"Doubling the amount of storage in your kitchen cabinets might sound like a dream come true (especially if you’ve got a small kitchen) but it’s surprisingly doable with these handy, stackable shelves. They’re great for organizing those glass jars in your pantry that don’t stack well on their own—as well as making space for more mugs or stemless wine glasses."

— Kristie Collado, Editor

"I actually have quite a bit of space under my kitchen sink, but it was always disorganized and difficult to reach items toward the back and around the garbage disposal. Enter this clever organizer — it has a pull-out basket on the bottom and a narrower shelf above that doesn’t interfere with my disposal or plumbing. It was so simple to assemble and came with screws for the option to secure the base to the bottom of the cabinet for extra stability. Now I can fit more under the sink and easily access all my cleaning supplies and household essentials."

— Laura James, Commerce Editor

"It’s called a 'cutting board holder"' but I use it to corral aluminum foil and plastic wrap boxes — there’s just not a natural place for them otherwise; they gobble up too much drawer space! I attached this holder to the back of a cabinet door with Velcro strips, and it’s like I magically created more storage where once was just air."

— Lauren Piro, Editorial Director

"Cabinet spaces are sometimes not utilized or in a hazardous way of stacking mugs and glass that could tumble down. With this sturdy, tall shelf, it can organize all the mugs and glass with ease and keeping the mugs from touching to avoid any chipping and major accidents from happening."

— Andy Liang, Recipe Developer

"I have a pretty small kitchen, but thankfully, the person who lived here before me left behind some clever storage solutions, including this wall corner cabinet carousel. Since my corner cabinet extends deeper and taller than I’d normally be able to reach, the rotating tiers allow me to fill the cabinets to capacity and still be able to reach anything simply by spinning the tier the item is on."

— Laura James, Commerce Editor

"I love tea, but my collection of tea boxes was taking over our pantry...until I found these handy tea bag organizers. Often used on counters at hotels, offices and such, I tuck my two organizers into a drawer in my home kitchen to keep lots of tea options handy but contained. I've found that most tea brands' packaged bags fit perfectly in the 3x3-inch compartments."

— Kelly Smith Trimble, Senior Director, Content Strategy

"To keep my oils, vinegars and sauces out of sight but in reach of my primary cooking space, I store them in this clear divided turntable in a cabinet right next to my stove. I like this turntable in particular because the dividers and sides are taller than on other turntables, which helps prevent bottles from toppling over when I’m spinning the turntable, pulling items out or putting them back in place."

— Laura James, Commerce Editor

"Gone are the days of clumsily stacking my pans on top of one another thanks to this pan organizer rack. I like the versatile design that allows you to use the rack vertically or horizontally, depending on your space. It’s nice and sturdy and securely houses my heavy frying pans as well as my smaller ones."

— Morgan Faulkner, Commerce Editor

"Throughout the years, I've collected and added many cutting boards into my kitchen, varying from different sizes, shapes, and even material. And because they're all mismatched, I always felt it was impossible to keep them organized and just had them leaning against the backsplash of the stove or hidden behind an appliance on the counter. This beautiful wood based one with its chrome metal finish was the perfect solution to displaying all my boards, while also still having easy access to them. It comes with three separating slots that actually can hold more than one board each that showcases my largest cutting board to my smallest one!"

— Lauren Tom Cerone, Associate Commerce Editor

"After accumulating several water bottles and coffee tumblers, I got one of these bottle organizers for one of my kitchen cabinets. This organizer is adjustable, maximizes vertical space and has little ridges to keep the bottles from rolling around when a bottle is removed."

— Laura James, Commerce Editor

"I’ve been trying to utilize my vertical space when it comes to my kitchen and having an ‘under the shelf’ organizer helps a lot. I have this simple and slim fitting organizer by the Japanese brand Yamazaki that fits in different size spaces. I use it for my parchment paper for easy access since my morning matcha setup. Add a slim turntable or lazy Susan and that can be your rotating and floating spice rack."

— Andy Liang, Recipe Developer

"Ever since MTV Cribs days, I always aspired to have a well-organized refrigerator with rows of neatly lined up produce and drinks. This beverage organizer is perfect to place on one of the shelves in your fridge because not only does it keep bottles or cans in a perfectly stacked row, but it features a spring pusher that is designed to automatically dispense a drink forward to replace the one you take when your feeling thirsty. So, you'll always have your drinks displayed nicely whether it's alcoholic beverages, seltzers or even water!"

— Lauren Tom, Associate Commerce Editor

"This sandwich bag organizer was a game-changer for my under-the-sink storage space. Before, bags would be strewn throughout the cabinet but now, everything is orderly. I also love that it can be screwed into the wall, which saves even more room in my already-crammed cabinet space."

— Lauren Fansler, Editor

"In a small kitchen, I’ll take any vertical storage I can get, and these adhesive wooden wall hooks have been great for hanging kitchen towels, potholders and other items. Available in two wood finishes, they can be installed with adhesive or screws and hold up to 33 pounds."

— Laura James, Commerce Editor