Small Space Storage: Build a Spice Rack With a Ruler!

We're always looking for examples of better spice storage, so we really liked this creative solution from reader Amy, who used an unusual object to construct her spice rack!

Amy writes:

I tried using those magnetic storage tins on our fridge but we have one of the smaller ones so it just looked weird. So, my genius boyfriend came up with this idea and executed it: He suggested gluing rulers to the underside of our cabinets so that the magnetic spice tins could hang upside down. I glued about 4 rulers up with Gorilla glue. I tried the foam mounting tape and it was not so great. I also made some labels by printing onto sticker paper. We're quite happy with the results.

Great job, Amy! We like the look of this system, and it keeps the spices away from heat and light while still being quite well-labeled!

You can see more details of the project at Amy's blog:

• Spice Rack at Old Sweet Song

(Images: Amy of Old Sweet Song)

Comments (12)

what an awesome idea!

posted by mlleErica on September 22nd 2009 at 4:32pm
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Might have to steal that idea.

posted by Tiamat_the_Red on September 22nd 2009 at 4:58pm
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Thanks! You should definitely do it. We are very happy with the results.

posted by FoodLoveAffair on September 22nd 2009 at 8:17pm
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OMG this is so so clever!!!

posted by BigGirlPhoebz on September 22nd 2009 at 9:01pm
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brilliant. i'm doing it.

posted by kodaly on September 23rd 2009 at 9:32am
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I love this idea!

posted by Gallivant on September 23rd 2009 at 10:37am
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Eeeeek! Your knife storage makes me nervous. Haven't you seen any horror movies??

Otherwise, your spice idea is super!

posted by GreatFriend on September 23rd 2009 at 12:09pm
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This is a great idea, I was at Ikea this weekend and bought the magnetic holder at $8.99. I am sooo doing instead and getting my money back on my next trip!

posted by pechocha on September 23rd 2009 at 2:05pm
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@GreatFriend. Hahaha, we don't have room for anything else! Just another danger of NYC livin'

posted by FoodLoveAffair on September 23rd 2009 at 3:00pm
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I just got rid of my space-hogging wooden lazy susan style spice rack because I needed to re-think my spice storage situation. What an awesome and flexible do-it-yourself solution! I am SO going to try this in my kitchen! A couple of questions - where did you find the rulers and magnetic bins? Tell your boyfriend he's a GENIUS!!!

Thanks!

posted by mupp on October 25th 2009 at 2:57pm
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I'm SO stealing this!! I've already got the Ikea cups!

posted by prettyinperiwinkle on October 27th 2009 at 1:31pm
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I am a little afraid when see this knife.
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posted by valves on October 28th 2009 at 1:49am
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