This $18 Amazon Find Is the Ultimate Kitchen Storage Solution

Storage space can be hard to come by in the kitchen. Sometimes a shallow drawer just doesn’t cut it for holding all of our gadgets and utensils. That’s why we’re big fans of going vertical to stay organized, and one of our favorite solutions is a magnetic knife bar. Besides being able to place it just about anywhere — you can hang it above a cooking range or even adhere it to the fridge — it also lets you keep everyday essentials like knives, scissors, and tongs within easy reach for meal prep.

One particular version that caught our eye is the Modern Innovations Stainless Steel Magnetic Knife Bar, which costs $20 and has over 2,000 glowing reviews on Amazon. The 16-inch strip can hold more knives than a traditional knife block and, judging by the reviews, it’s quite a game-changer.

“I mounted it on the wall next to my stove and the counter where I do all my chopping/cutting & am pleased to have everything I need within reach & now have space in my drawers for things that should be there,” said one happy customer, who noted how easy it is to install (mounting hardware is included).

Besides metal kitchen tools, the magnetic strip can also be used to organize pot lids, keys, and small items like paperclips.

“It’s remarkable how stable it is – even against the smooth glass on my backsplash,” said one reviewer, who used 3M Velcro strips to hang the bar. “I’ve had several different sizes of cutlery, scissors, tweezers, a huge butcher’s knife, and even car keys on this thing and it hasn’t wiggled. I ended up buying three more for use in bathrooms and the garage. I love them!”

So do we. And at just $18, it’s definitely an affordable way of staying organized and maximizing storage space in any area of your home.

Buy: Modern Innovations 16 Inch Stainless Steel Magnetic Knife Bar, $18 at Amazon