The Super Chic Organizing Find That Instantly Doubled the Space In My Cramped, Tiny Kitchen Cabinets

If you live in a tiny apartment with an even smaller kitchen, you understand how difficult it is to store everything without it becoming a total avalanche in your cabinets. Because I’m constantly testing cool kitchen gadgets, coffee, and pantry goodies (it’s all part of the job!), my shelves have become a complete disaster. I’ve been putting off finding a solution because the chore seemed so intimidating, but when our friends at Yamazaki offered to let me try some of their sleek organizing solutions, I knew it was time to tackle my messy kitchen cabinets.

Over the years, I’ve acquired way too many dishes, coffee mugs, and random tchotchkes that have filled my cabinets to the brim. I’m honestly surprised nothing has fallen out and broken yet. I’ve tried stacking my cups into each other and putting bento boxes or other miscellaneous gadgets into mixing bowls to save space. But, it got to a point where I simply didn’t want to open my cabinets anymore. Then Yamazaki’s ultra-chic dish riser came along, and my cabinets became tidier than ever before.

This stylish, ultra-lightweight dish riser from one of our favorite Japanese organizing brands is the perfect way to instantly create double the room in your cabinets by taking advantage of unused vertical space. It features a gorgeous wooden and steel design that blends in seamlessly with my kitchen cabinets and it’s available in two sizes so you can order multiple to meet your organizing needs and the space of your cabinets or pantry. The large version can support up to 4.4 pounds, and it weighs just over 1 pound. The small size supports up to 3.3 pounds and weighs under 1 pound.

Living in a tiny NYC apartment, I’m all about fast and easy renter-friendly solutions, and this sleek find checks all the boxes. Most importantly, I love that it doesn’t require any tools or hardware. After all, time is of the essence and I love an instant solution that doesn’t result in a headache or too much elbow grease. As part of Yamazaki’s Tosca collection, this piece features a minimalistic, Scandinavian design that feels almost like a piece of decor rather than a functional item.

And, I’m not the only one who can’t get enough of this gorgeous find. One reviewer raves, “This dish riser has made my cabinet much more organized. I can put plates below and bowls on top, allowing for easy access. It is also very sleek and adds a nice touch to my kitchen aesthetic! It can handle a decent amount of weight as the bowls are a bit heavier. I am very pleased with this product!” Other customers are thinking outside of the box, “Sturdy — I am using it as a riser for some plants on a shelf and it is handling the weight of three, 4-inch terra cotta pots/plants without bowing.”

Whether you’re looking for a kitchen cabinet organizer or a more creative solution, this riser is the versatile, pretty organizing find you’ll want to add into your home ASAP. If you’re in need of other kitchen cabinet solutions, make sure to check out all the ingenious organizers Yamazaki has to offer on their site!