12 BEST Kitchen Organizers under $20!

In this post, I share the 12 best kitchen organizers available for under $20 (as of the date of this post). Each one shared below is currently in my kitchen, so I share from experience!

The best kitchen organizers are the tools that make your kitchen efficient and easy to work in each day. A variety of kitchen storage solutions are on the market that can keep your kitchen neat and organized. Here is the short list of my top 12 kitchen organizers for under $20. 

12 Best Kitchen Organizers under $20

1. meal prep baggy stands

2. bamboo silverware drawer

3. lazy susan

4. spice drawer liners

5. KitchenAid mixer sliding mat

6. appliance cord organizers

7. recipe binder kit

8. wide mouth mason jars

9. wide mouth mason jar lids

10. reusable drying mat

11. under sink drawer slide out

12. cleaning caddy

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How I use the 12 Best Kitchen Organizers under $20

1. Meal Prep Baggy Stands

These baggy stands fold and stow easily into a drawer, and are a meal prep essential in our house. These have held up for four years in my kitchen. You can use the baggy stands for crockpot meal prep, frozen meal prep, dinner leftovers, bagged lunches for summer camps, and more. 

2. Bamboo Silverware Drawer

We have used this silverware drawer for a very long time. It's easy to clean with a damp rag or hand vac. With five compartments, the silverware stays organized in your storage space. Depending on your kitchen design, this organizer works well in pull-out drawer or on a shelf in your cabinet or pantry. As a military family, we have moved eight times in 12 years. Drawer space has been a premium in a house or two (one house had ONE drawer), and this silverware tray has accommodated us along the way. 

3. Lazy Susan

I resist the temptation to put a lazy susan in every cabinet in my kitchen. I have two in my pantry - one for various vinegar and one for oils. These two lazy susans sit in the upper cabinets of my pantry so I can spin and see what I need (as a short gal). In the past, I've used this lazy susan for spices, fridge condiments, canned goods, and at parties. 

Watch this video for lazy susan organization inspiration!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBFpSUuTS2A

4. Spice Drawer Liners

Switching to a spice drawer in 2020 changed my kitchen game! These spice drawer liners are easy to clean and keep the spices in an organized column in a drawer near where we cook and bake. Name it, I've tried it. Spice rack, wall rack, even those magnetic tins for the fridge. 

5. KitchenAid Mixer Sliding Mat

Before purchasing this mixer sliding mat, I used our mixer considerably less. The mixer is too heavy for me to lift on and off the counters. Our mixer tucks into an awkward corner of the counter now and slides out easily with this mat. We mainly strive for clear counter space, but exceptions are made for the mixer and the coffee maker. 

6. Appliance Cord Organizers

I have these appliance cord organizers on our kitchen appliances: mixer, crockpot, electric can opener, and toaster. A simple trick to level up cabinet and small appliances organization. 

7. Recipe Binder Kit

I'm not a digital recipes kind of gal. Recipes are sorted by category in a binder in our house, which makes it easy for any family member to bake and cook. I've organized recipes like this for 10 years and you can purchase my recipe binder kit on Etsy.

8. Wide Mouth Mason Jars

All day long. We drink out of these jars. We store fruit, leftovers, lunches, iced coffee, pudding, sourdough starters, plants, and more. Paried with the lids in the next item, these wide mouth mason jars are excellent food storage containers. The shelves in my fridge are positioned to maximize vertical space with these particular jars. I just label with blue painters tape and a marker. You can also use these for dry goods like homemade pancake mix, bulk spices, and more. The smaller-sized mason jars make excellent spice jars. 

9. Wide Mouth Mason Jar Lids

I'm not a fan of the metal lids for everyday use, and these wide mouth mason jar plastic lids are easy for the kids (and my weak wrists) to manage. I do not have a lid organizer for these; we store the lid on the jar in the cabinet. 

10. Reusable Drying Mat

My mother gifted me a drying mat 20 years ago, and I never looked back. I've replaced them through the decades, and the reusable drying mat linked for you can be used with or without a drying rack on top. I toss into the wash every few days, and keep two drying mats in rotation. 

11. Under the Sink Drawer Slide Out

After years of decluttering and organizing, the trick to successfully organizing kitchen cabinets is to keep them 50% full. That means less stuff, but it also means you do not have to shift items around to get to other items. This slide out drawer sits under my kitchen sink and holds sponges, cleaners, and rags. It can be hard for me to bend over (back injury from my teenage years) and having slide out drawers helps me. The IKEA kitchen organizers also work for this purpose for under $20.

12. Cleaning Caddy

We have a small cleaning caddy in our kitchen, and this linked one is similar. The key is to find one that actually fits the cleaner bottles. After simplifying the number of cleaners we keep in the house, this caddy is a workhorse. My kids can grab it and clean anything in the house with a set stash of cleaners. Under the sink is a great place for us to stash our caddy because we keep that cabinet at 50% full. Makes it easy to pull in and out, or just reach in and grab the one cleaner we use the most. 

I love the sunlight in this kitchen!

Frequently Asked Questions about Kitchen Organizers

What is the most efficient way to organize a kitchen?

We eat in our dining room and in our kitchen. The most efficient way to organize a kitchen is to choose organizational products and create systems that fit your lifestyle. We eat breakfast and lunch in the kitchen, and keeping the cleaning supplies, kitchen towels, kid's plates, and similar items near that table is more efficient for us. Keeping the tablecloths and serving plates nearer to the dining room creates an efficient flow for setting the dining room table. 

With the number of activities and sports on rotation for three kids, I have learned to dedicate a space to water bottles. It's half of one cabinet, and it is next to the where we fill the water bottles (spout in the fridge). Kitchen organization works best when you make it fit your life. 

What is the best way to organize kitchen drawers?

The best way to organize kitchen drawers is by category and by location. Utensil drawer near your cooking zone. Spice drawer near your meal prep zone. Silverware near the table. Changing the location of our silverware drawer created easy access for my kids to set the table as they grew older. Even a junk drawer can be organized. Drawer dividers can help you designate a place for every item in your home. 

Note that I did not include a drawer organizer for utensils like wooden spoons or spatulas. The one we use is not under $20, and I have yet to find one I like over the years at this price point to share with you. 

I could not find a pot rack under $20 to share with you, but I keep my eye out for one. Pots and pans organization is an ongoing project for us - we have a revolving inventory for this category. Recently I've added two gorgeous cast iron pans and the cabinet space is not quite fitting the inventory now. 

How do I store large kitchen items?

I have six awkward and large serving platters, and now that I just typed that I realized I have too many. HA! Large sizes occupy half of one cabinet in my kitchen. I'm off to declutter that cabinet now!