This Magnetic Storage Basket Created So Much Space in My Tiny Kitchen

For months, I’ve been on the search forsmall kitchen storage solutions. I’ve documented a few of my favorites here on Kitchn, including a fewreader-favorite storage pickslike thewall-mounted spice racksthat freed an entire cabinet shelf in my kitchen. When you’re working with a tiny kitchen — mine clocks in at 60 square feet, to be exact — every inch of space is precious. I’m talking cabinet space, counter space, and even wall space.

One under-the-radar way to actually create storage space in your kitchen is to utilize your fridge. Now, we’ve already written about our favorite magnetic kitchen storage to turn this appliance into a space-saving machine, but I’m here to talk about one item in particular that I love the most. It’s theYamazaki Magnetic Storage Basketthat I have stuck to my fridge that not only holds a ton of items, but it also looks stylish while doing so!

Naturally, when I’m on the lookout for tidying up my home, I turn toYamazaki. It’s not only an editor-favorite brand at Apartment Therapy for their smart space savers, but they’re also known for a range ofmagnetic organizers and shelves. Last year,we tested and ravedabout theirTosca Magnetic Mail Organizer我们发现做一个伟大的alternative to cluttered junk drawers. So I was excited to try thisMagnetic Storage Basketto take advantage of an unused spot on the side of my fridge.

我喜欢这个组织者,虽然是我的kitchen tends to look chaotic with various storage units and wall racks, this sleek white steel shelf doesn’t add to the noise. Instead, it looks clean and simple attached to my fridge, no matter what it’s holding. The primary use of this find has been clearing the space on top of my fridge, to make these items easier to reach and look less messy. Now, instead of being greeted with the clutter on top of the fridge as soon as you walk into my kitchen, it looks much neater because everything fits comfortably on this shelf.

And instead of just being a plain shelf, there are a few smart aspects that put it a step above the rest. For starters, it includes a removable divider to create some separation. I use this to create a designated spot for my olive oil, but it could also be used for utensils, spices, condiments, and more. Plus, because the shelf has two bars on the outside, the bottom bar will hold spices and other small items inside, while the top bar will keep larger items from tipping over.

I also love how surprisingly strong this organizer is. Yamazaki says it can hold up to 4.5 pounds, which is proven by the bottle of olive oil, various coffee grounds, and an entire container of protein powder that mine holds. If you’d like to try one for your own kitchen, you can pick it up for $48 directly fromYamazaki, or you can buy it fromAmazonfor the same price.

For my kitchen, thisYamazaki Magnetic Storage Baskethas been essential to decluttering my already-cramped kitchen. Instead of using the top of the fridge to hold items, I can now organize them in this easy-to-access shelf without taking up any extra space.

Buy:Yamakazi Magnetic Storage Basket, $48

This post originally appeared on Kitchn. See it here:This Magnetic Storage Basket Created So Much More Space in My Tiny Kitchen