Forget Basic Kitchen Racks: Organize Pot & Pan Clutter With A Smart Amazon Find

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Just like fine-tuning a recipe, strategically organizing pots and pans in the kitchen, especially a small one, takes skill. Of course, you want the heart of the house to remain clutter-free, but you also need your essential cookware close by. It's a difficult balance, particularly now that the idea of an "invisible kitchen" (one that is mess-free) is taking shape. For such trends, or simply for your own organizational needs, consider a tool like the Deco Brothers Pan Organizer Rack on Amazon. 

At $23 with a 4.5 out of five-star rating, the storage accessory measures 9 inches wide and 12 inches tall. It can hold five pans or lids in a neat, accessible tiered shelf, so there's no need to worry about overstuffing kitchen cabinets. Home cooks can store the piece in a vertical or horizontal manner, either in a cabinet or on the counter, depending on space and preference. Customer reviews indicate that it's a space-saving find that keeps cookware neatly separated to avoid scratching and allows for more accessibility than a crowded cabinet. However, some shoppers didn't find the piece to be as sturdy as they had hoped, and others said it had trouble fitting inside their cabinets. Overall, more than 1,000 of these organizers were purchased in the past month at the time of publication. 

If you're mulling over kitchen cabinet organization ideas, use the accessory for the pans and lids you're going to be working with the most. Then, move underused cookware to the back of the cabinet. This eliminates the need to take everything out when searching for one piece, and keeps your cabinets tidy and reduces scuffing or damage on your pans. If you're planning on keeping the shelf on top of the counter, use this as an opportunity to accentuate your space; keep a cookbook stand and decorative accents nearby so the pans blend in with your aesthetic. 

Although the accessory is relatively small, it does eliminate the need to use vertical space for hanging pots and pans on the wall. So, you can utilize the open space for something else, like those clever pegboard ideas in the kitchen that hold smaller, lighter accessories, and won't leave as much wear and tear if you decide to take the board down one day. Do keep in mind that if you're working with larger cookware, this might not be the most efficient organizer, so bigger pieces may need to stay in your cabinets. Additionally, if you feel like the piece is not secure enough, it does come with a screw that you can use for added stability on the counter.