The Homeries Expandable Three-Tier Spice Rack, which has nearly 4,000 five-star ratings, saves me the headache of fishing around the cupboard when looking for specific seasoning. Instead of having to lift each bottle to check the label, now I can just quickly glance and find the right item thanks to the rack’s three levels of shelving. Not only does the spice shelf help me stay organized, but it also has a smaller footprint in my small-ish cabinet since it utilizes the air space. To buy: $21 (was $24); amazon.com. I also love that this spice rack extends out to the full length of my cabinet, taking advantage of even more prime real estate while others tend to fall short (literally). Plus, anyone who has non-standard size cabinets will be able to take advantage of this customizable feature too, because if I’ve learned anything, it’s that many homes in the city have quirks that just need a workaround. Since I pride myself on cooking meals with lots of flavors, you can understand why a nifty spice rack would be a necessity. Every time I reached for a spice a few rows back, I had a habit of knocking down four more in the process, and the clean-up was frustrating, especially if I dropped a glass bottle. This rack has a grippy non-slip design with little textured bumps to keep it steady in place, truly putting an end to the messy and sometimes scary cycle. Each shelf level can hold about seven spices, depending on how big your bottles are. I’ve found that it can comfortably store containers ranging from small salt and pepper shakers to a large 1-ounce bottle of parsley flakes. The rack has also proven itself to securely hold breakable bottles and heavy liquid-filled containers like small bottles of oil or vanilla. Another wonderful thought? If I ever do move in the far future, I’ll be able to take this shelf with me. That’s because there’s no assembly required and I can adjust the rack based on my future cabinet’s size.
