I happened upon this handy little guy while looking for things to take advantage of the unorthodox space that is the side of the fridge. You might not think that it’s valuable storage space, but when you’re working with a dearth of counter space, it’s a lifeline for corralling odds and ends.
I’d wager that most people who live in small spaces would tell you that the number-one trick to staying organized and sane is to use every last surface possible for storage. Plus, when you have your fridge a stone’s throw from your stove, it’s a great place to stack up all manner of things you’d reach for while cooking.
Offering a surprisingly strong magnetic backing, the Dr.BeTree rack holds a remarkable amount of items. On the upper and lower shelves, I keep two types of salt (kosher and flaky, of course), my pepper grinder, my butter crock, two different extra virgin olive oils for cooking and for finishing drizzles, and avocado oil. I like that the top shelf has a protective rail to prevent tall bottles from toppling over, and that the bottom shelf allows me to store clunkier items.
I also keep paper towels stocked on this organizer, and I have never had the frustrating issue of not being able to tear off a sheet due to a wobbly holder—something I’ve found is common with countertop paper towel holders.
The included hooks are helpful for keeping a pot holder and an apron on hand, so they’re always at the ready when I inevitably need to yank a sheet pan out from under the broiler or realize halfway through a pot of tomato soup that I should probably protect my shirt.