30 Creative Ways to Organize Spices

If you're constantly jazzing up recipes with a dash of this and a pinch of that, you need a way to keep your spices organized and close at hand. Try these clever spice organization ideas — from DIY and upcycled creations to tried-and-true spice racks you can buy.

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Spice Hunting No More

The most frustrating part of storing spices? Not finding what you need when you need it. This three-tier wire spice rack fits neatly inside a cabinet and pulls to eye-level when you're ready to cook. Mount it on the inside of a cabinet for effortless spice hunting.

SHOP | PULL-DOWN SPICE RACK: The Container Store, $20.99

Spice Up Your Countertop

Keep sea salt, rosemary and every other spice you’ve ever needed within reach with this streamlined acacia wood spice rack. The eye-catching rack boasts a caramel finish, diamond slots and eighteen, pre-filled glass spice bottles. Each bottle features a sifter disk and a stainless-steel cap complete with modern labels. Bonus: This stylish set comes with a free refill offer that lasts for five years after purchase.

SHOP | ACACIA WOOD SPICE RACK: Crate & Barrel, $64.95

Taste Tubes

Cooking is a science, right? The open shelves in this stylish kitchen feature a neat display of test tube spices in a wire storage basket. The dainty metallic bin and glass vessels contain the herbs and spices without adding visual bulk to the open shelf design.

SHOP | TEST TUBE SPICE RACK: Etsy, From $54

From: Terracotta Design Build

Magnetize

This magnetic spice display is functional and beautiful — ideal for cooks who like to keep their wares close at hand. Recreate the look with Grundtal jars and a magnetic board or simply stick your tastiest spice blends on your stainless-steel fridge or range hood. Not only is this technique ultra-convenient but it brings a pinch of color and a dash of modern style to your kitchen design.

SHOP | MAGNETIC SPICE TIN SET: Amazon, $29.99

Make a U-Turn

Never lose track of your spices again by adding a tiered, U-shape organizer in your kitchen cabinet. The U-shape shelves make it easier than ever to find your go-to garlic powder because they enable you to store spices with their labels facing forward. Want to make the most of this setup? Organize your spices by color for the ultimate soothing space.

SHOP | SPICY SHELF: Target, $19.99

Clever Cabinet Space Saver

Speaking of hidden storage opportunities, this spice rack mounts to the underside of a cabinet shelf and pulls out for easy access when cooking. Round spice canisters clip into place with no tools required for assembly. The rack is available in a variety of sizes to accommodate different spice containers.

SHOP | CABINET SPICE ORGANIZER: Amazon, $19.99

Minimalist Ceramic Spice Jars

Create a crisp, clean canvas in your cabinet drawers with these white ceramic spice bottles. These creamy opaque vessels conceal contents within, minimizing visual clutter created by vibrant herb and spice collections. Each jar is crafted from ceramic and renewable bamboo lids that feature a hidden gasket for airtight storage. Add custom printed labels or use a paint pen to hand-scribe your labels as a personal touch.

SHOP | CERAMIC SPICE JARS: The Container Store, $6.99

Within Arm’s Reach

A handy spice drawer by the cooktop makes it easy to find and keep favorite spices organized and within arm’s reach. Having all the spices on display also helps you avoid wasting money by not using spices buried in the back of a traditional cabinet. This streamlined kitchen drawer features seamless risers that keep glass spice bottles in place and easy-to-see while cooking. Corral your spice collection by installing a similar riser system in a drawer next to your stove.

SHOP | BAMBOO SPICE DRAWER RISERS: Amazon, $17.99

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Drawer Inserts

Shallow kitchen drawers are perfect for spice storage — except when jars roll against one another. Solve that problem with the Variera drawer insert from Ikea. The curved grooves of this removable tray make it easy to store spices and easy to clean should those spices ever spill.

SHOP | SPICE DRAWER INSERTS: IKEA, $3.99

Peel-and-Stick Shelving

Perfect for renters or anyone who's not too handy with power tools, this convenient storage solution mounts to any clean, smooth surface (like the back of a cabinet door) with super strong adhesive – no hardware or drilling required.

SHOP | WALL-MOUNT SPICE RACK: mDesign, $16.99

Expandable Storage

Skip the chaotic counter and keep your spices organized with an expandable bamboo spice stand like interior designer Brian Patrick Flynn did in this pretty pantry. The beauty of these stands is that they can be adjusted to shorter widths for small spaces or expanded to full size to accommodate a large collection of spices.

SHOP | BAMBOO SPICE SHELF: The Container Store, $32.99

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Clean + Cohesive

Our failproof way of combatting cluttered and chaotic spice cabinets? Cohesive containers and clean, easy-to-read labels. Pour your spice collection into transparent glass containers and apply these contemporary labels to their surface. The bright-white sticker backdrop and minimalist font will brighten your kitchen cabinet and create a calm, orderly effect on the space. Best part? Each label comes numbered, creating a natural order within your cabinet and making it easier than ever to reorganize after cooking dinner.

SHOP | MODERN SPICE LABELS: Etsy, From $10

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Stock Up

You'll save money on spices if you buy bulk, but where to store those cups of clove and peppermint? Find an inexpensive open shelf unit that has space for glass canisters or follow interior designer Brian Patrick Flynn's lead and create an apothecary display on your pantry shelves.

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From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Totally Modular

Looking to splurge on a unique unit? Check out these stylish, streamlined magnetic walnut cubes from Food52. The magnets on each cube are super strong, so minimal mounting is needed (hardware is included for each shelf), allowing you to configure the set any way you like.

SHOP | MODULAR WALNUT SPICE RACK: Food52, From $42

Classic Clamp Canisters

Bring candy-shop charm to your spice cabinet or pantry with this petite glass canister set. The timeless design features a transparent glass body to showcase your spices and a chrome, clamp-down lid that keeps them airtight between uses. Each set includes 12 canisters to house all of your favorite flavors.

SHOP | MINI SPICE JARS (SET OF 12): Crate & Barrel, $29.95 (Set of 12)

Rustic DIY Magnetic Spice Rack

Keep your spices right where you need them all while adding a healthy dose of charm to your kitchen decor with this crafty DIY magnetic spice rack made from scrap wood and an upcycled metal tray.

GET THE HOW-TO: Handcraft a Magnetic Countertop Spice Rack

Refrigerator Spice Rack

Keep your counters clear and cabinets clutter-free with a magnetic spice rack shelf. Organize your go-to spices and cooking oils on your magnetic shelf and secure it to the side of your refrigerator closest to the stove for flavorful and stress-free seasoning.

SHOP | MAGNETIC SPICE SHELF: Amazon, $20

Shapely Spice Set

Infuse your kitchen with color and style with this pre-filled, magnetic spice jar set. The eye-catching collection comes with 24 magnetic hexagon jars and airtight lids. Each set arrives at your doorstep ready to use, prefilled with the freshest, organic and kosher spices on the market.

SHOP | 24 PRE-FILLED HEXAGON SPICE JARS: Etsy, From $240

Tasteful Display

This bamboo lid bottle set is a must-have for the seasoned home chef who doesn’t require labels. Fill the modern glass bottles with your staple herbs and spices and secure them with a glossy bamboo cap. The minimalist design showcases the prismatic spices within and adds effortless style and function to your kitchen counter.

SHOP | BAMBOO LID JAR SET: Amazon, $25.99 (Set of 20)

Secret Slide-Out Spice Rack

Designing a new kitchen? Take notes from interior designer Jeanne Campana and install a hidden spice compartment tucked within your lower cabinets. Campana keeps spices out of sight and within reach with a cabinet leg that glides out to reveal a secret storage shelf.

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Modern Appeal

Season your modern kitchen with this chic acrylic spice bottle rack. The set comes with a translucent acrylic rack and 20 glass spice bottles with white twist caps. A series of 48 pre-printed spice labels are included as well as 12 additional blank labels to customize to suit your needs.

SHOP | ACRYLIC 20-BOTTLE SPICE RACK: The Container Store, $34.99

Tabletop Serving Set

Store your tabletop seasonings in style with this stunning wood and glass container system. The modern-rustic set includes three glass canisters with rich, acacia wood lids, three serving spoons and a handsome wood tray. Use the stately trio to store sugar, flour, tea leaves, coffee beans, dried herbs or spices.

SHOP | TABLETOP SEASONING TRIO: Amazon, $30.99

Tidy + Transparent

These transparent acrylic wall shelves marry beauty with function. The wall-mounted, invisible shelves offer ample room to store spice bottles without adding bulk or clutter to your kitchen design. Each shelf measures 15 inches long and you can shop a set of two or three shelves to best suit your needs.

SHOP | INVISIBLE SPICE SHELVES: Amazon, $29.49

In the Mix

Stock your open shelves with glass bottle spice storage. Interior designer Noz Nozawa uses a mix of cork-topped milk bottles and casual Mason jars to store dried herbs and spices on the open shelving in this modern kitchen. Use the same mixed vessel pairing to create a curated-yet-polished appeal in your kitchen design.

SHOP | GLASS STORAGE BOTTLES (SET OF 12): Amazon, $17.99 (Set of 12)

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Bag It Up

Do you buy your spices in bulk? You might prefer hanging them for a whimsical display. Repurpose a small window treatment rod and Syrlig curtain clips to get the job done. Mount on the back of a pantry door to keep spices cool and dry.

SHOP | CURTAIN CLIPS: IKEA, $4.99 (Set of 10)

Break Out the Label Maker

Spice cabinets can easily get cluttered. Using uniform, clearly labeled jars keeps your spices organized and creates a clean storage space. Shop our favorite everyday label maker below and print your own stylish, stick-on labels straight from your smartphone.

SHOP | SMARTPHONE LABEL MAKER: Amazon, $89.99

Upcycle Baby Food Jars

Got refrigerator space to spare? Make your own magnetic spice jars by transforming empty (and clean!) baby food jars into stylishly customized spice storage. See instructions on how to make your own from Blogger Lauren Davison of One Lucky Pickle, below.

GET THE HOW-TO: DIY Baby Food Jar Spice Storage

Sleek Steel Shelving

Slacking on cabinet storage space? Take a page from designer Gretchen Murdock’s book and install a series of streamlined steel plate shelves on a wall near your stove. We’re smitten with how the steel detail contrasts against the reclaimed barn wood wall here but the metallic shelving looks equally striking against crisp-white or wallpapered kitchen walls.

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From: Gretchen Murdock

MVP Spice Rack

Keep your MVP seasonings front and center by your stove with this lovely olivewood spice rack. The set includes six circular glass bottles with airtight cork lids and a dreamy, honey-tone olivewood base. Fill the jars with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, chili flakes and garlic powder by your stove or nestle the rack beside your coffee station and fill with sweetener, cinnamon, brown sugar, collagen and cocoa powder.

SHOP | OLIVEWOOD 6-JAR SPICE RACK: Crate & Barrel, $49.95

Do a Little Spin

Not enough room in the cupboard for all of your spices? Put them on display! Nestle your glass spice bottles into a rotating display and store them next to your cook space or use a vintage stamp holder like this one to add a dash of charm to your modern kitchen.

30 Creative Ways to Organize Spices

Related To:

Shop This Look

Spice Hunting No More

Spice Up Your Countertop

Taste Tubes

Magnetize

Make a U-Turn

Clever Cabinet Space Saver

Minimalist Ceramic Spice Jars

Within Arm’s Reach

Drawer Inserts

Peel-and-Stick Shelving

Expandable Storage

Clean + Cohesive

SHOP

Modern Spice Label Set

Glass Spice Jar Set

Stock Up

Totally Modular

Classic Clamp Canisters

Rustic DIY Magnetic Spice Rack

Refrigerator Spice Rack

Shapely Spice Set

Tasteful Display

Secret Slide-Out Spice Rack

Modern Appeal

Tabletop Serving Set

Tidy + Transparent

In the Mix

Bag It Up

Break Out the Label Maker

Upcycle Baby Food Jars

Sleek Steel Shelving

MVP Spice Rack

Do a Little Spin

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