Before I get in to this post, let me clarify something – it’s not so much that I don’t like this item, I just don’t like what it’s marketed as and what most people think it should be used for. This item is a spice shelf, but only when it is used for holding spices.
Why don’t I like using a spice shelf for spices? Well, I really don’t think they’re very useful. They don’t make it easier see all the spices and they don’t make it easier to reach all the spices. Depending on the height of the cupboard shelf above it, reading and reaching the ones in the back is almost impossible and usually causes a domino affect crash of the ones in the front… Very annoying.
Also, when you can’t see all that you have, you usually end up buying more, which means you’re throwing away money buying something you don’t need.
Here are some great alternatives for spice storage for all different spaces:
spice carousel – countertop
spice drawer organizer – drawer
spice liners – drawer
spice rack – wall
And this isn’t even all of the ideas. If you search on Google or Pinterest there are so many more options out there.
So, if you’re tired of digging around in your spices and you want to stop wasting money buying spices you already have, think about using one of the alternative options above or maybe find something else that will work for you. Every kitchen is as different as the person who cooks in it.
Do you agree with my opinion? Disagree? Do you have a different way of storing your spices than one I listed above? Comment and let me know!
Also, happy birthday dad!! I love you!
