Looking for kitchen utensil organization ideas that give your spoons, whisks and spatulas a place of their own? A pretty countertop crock is one option, but there’s plenty you can do inside drawers or along an empty wall too.
These pictures give you a little of everything.
You can keep it simple with separate jars or go all out with a fitted pullout. Start with the tools you reach for most, then choose a spot where you won’t have to dig for them.
Utensil Storage Ideas Worth Trying
blue floral crock
We’re starting off with this gorgeous cream crock and its little blue flowers. The side handles are so cute, plus the wide opening holds a mix of spoons, skimmers and other tools.
If you want to try something similar, choose a patterned holder you’d enjoy leaving out on your counter.
a drawer ready for sorting
Does your utensil drawer look a little like this? The ladles, measuring cups and turners are piled together, with smaller tools tucked underneath.
Use this as your starting point rather than the finished look. Empty the drawer, group similar tools together and decide which duplicates you actually want to put back.
one wall strip
Don’t want another holder on your counter? This magnetic-style strip puts knives, scissors, tongs and a grater along the wall instead. I love how you can see each handle.
For your own setup, check which tools a suitable strip can securely hold. Keep sharp blades out of children’s reach.
stacked hanging rails
I am obsessed with this little kitchen wall. There’s so much to love, from the hanging utensil bucket to the small shelf holding bottles and jars.
Two rails give the pans, strainer and smaller tools their own spots. Try a hanging cup for pieces that don’t have a loop in the handle.
long slots and little compartments
If you are looking for a drawer layout to copy, this one is worth saving. Long utensils sit along the sides while forks, spoons and table knives have narrower compartments in the middle.
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Don’t forget to measure your longest tools before choosing an insert. That whisk has a whole horizontal section to itself.
a pegboard full of kitchen tools
How fun is this pegboard? The rolling pin, graters, strainers and baking pans turn an entire wall into storage.
Those decorative plates above it are such a pretty extra touch.
You don’t have to fill every spot to try the idea. Start with hooks for your awkwardly shaped tools, then add small baskets or cups where you need them.
two open-sided holders
I love these black open-sided holders with their round brown bases. The taller one holds big spatulas and a whisk while the shorter one gathers smaller spoons.
Try separating your tools by height like this so the little ones don’t disappear behind everything else.
a narrow pullout beside the oven
This pullout may just be one of my favorite ideas here. A hanging utensil cup sits beside upright knife storage, with containers on the shelf below.
If you’re planning cabinets, save this picture as a layout reference. Check the clearance your longest handles will need before choosing the fittings.
three jars in a tray
How cute are these jars? The white, cream and tan colors look so pretty together. Little twine bows finish off each one.
Whisks go in one jar, spatulas in another and spoons in the third. Set yours in a shallow tray if you want to keep the group together.
a place for every drawer category
If you like keeping different kitchen supplies separate, this setup gives you plenty of inspiration. Cutlery sits at the top, longer tools lie below and folded towels have a drawer of their own.
I especially like the space around the rolling pin and whisk. You don’t have to fill every inch of a drawer.
slots above and hooks below
This wall rack has a little bit of everything. Handles stick out of slots along the top while whisks, turners and a peeler hang underneath.
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The towel draped over the end is a nice extra touch. Look for a rack with storage that suits your actual tools rather than choosing by appearance alone.
a dark veined crock
Don’t want to go all out with organizers? No problem! A single crock can hold a small collection of everyday spoons and a whisk.
I am in love with the white veining against the dark green color. Leave a little room between the handles so you can pull out the one you want.
spice rows and tucked-away knives
The spice jars might catch your eye first, but take a look at the knife storage at the back. The blades sit in a slotted insert with the handles lined up beside it.
This is mostly a spice drawer, so borrow the knife-storage detail if that’s what your kitchen needs. A dedicated insert could give your knives their own space without a countertop block.
a rail beneath the cabinets
Have a long stretch of backsplash sitting empty? This rail runs beneath the upper cabinets, with ladles, whisks and turners hanging from individual hooks.
The repeated rings look so neat across the wall. For your version, leave enough space between bulky tools that you can lift one off without moving the others.
a simple cutlery caddy
How cute is this little tabletop setup? Spoons, forks and knives each have a silver-colored pot, with all three lined up inside one handled tray.
Try this arrangement for a serving table if you’d rather keep cutlery out than send everyone to a drawer.
clear trays for colorful gadgets
These clear trays give the colorful gadgets their own little sections. I especially love that bright yellow tool beside the pale green and turquoise handles.
Use long trays for peelers, whisks and graters, then smaller ones for the short pieces. Lay out your collection first so you can choose sizes that fit.
a slim kitchen cart
No spare drawer? A narrow cart is another option to consider.
This one holds a mix of bottles, produce and kitchen supplies beside the refrigerator, with scissors visible near the upper shelves.
To make the idea more utensil-focused, add a holder to one shelf for your everyday tools. Measure the gap before choosing a cart.
upright pullout compartments
I love how this pullout separates the spoons and turners from the bottles at the back. The tall dividers give each group a space of its own.
That dark blue front keeps everything tucked away when closed. If you’re planning a similar cabinet, leave room above the dividers for tall handles and cutting boards.
utensil cups inside a deep drawer
This is another pullout idea, but it’s a little different from the narrow ones above. Round holders sit inside a deep drawer, keeping long utensils upright rather than piled flat.
The shallow divided drawer above takes care of smaller tools. I’d keep that same separation when planning a setup like this.
two hanging wire baskets
Last but definitely not least, we have these stacked black wire baskets. The upper basket holds turners and white spatulas while the lower one gathers a whole collection of spoons.
I love being able to see the handles through the open grid. Choose baskets with openings small enough to contain your tools if you want to try this on your own wall.