Keep Spices & Cooking Utensils Organized Within Reach With A Low-Cost IKEA Find

No one likes digging through cluttered drawers and shelves to look for utensils or spices, especially mid-recipe. Alternatives like countertop utensil holders can be chic and functional, but they require precious counter space. IKEA has come up with a great solution to store utensils without taking up cabinet or counter space: the ÖBONÄS suction cup containers. They can attach to a wall, window, or cupboard and keep all your favorite things neatly organized and within reach.

IKEA has several types of organizers from the ÖBONÄS collection which can help solve utensil or spice organization issues. For less than $10, get a container that's perfect for utensils or a whole shelf to hold kitchen spices. There is even a triple hook great for hanging towels. All of these come in a trendy neutral grey-green color and modern design. What's so special about these solutions is that the suction cup is completely concealed, so it looks more high-end than other suction cup storage systems.

All you need is a clean and flat surface that the suction cups can attach to. This works great with mirrors, metal, tiles, and windows, but it can also attach to cabinets as long as the surface is smooth enough with no ridges that could break the seal. 

One way to use ÖBONÄS is for simple storage. For example, place a shelf inside a cabinet door to hold spices, like in sasseranger's TikTok video. The utensil container can attach to a backsplash near the stove to store spatulas, spoons, and ladles. Another use for the utensil container is near the sink, where you can place items you've just washed. There are small holes at the bottom of the container, so water escapes while dishes finish drying. If it gets dirty, the cup part can be detached without removing the suction cup. That way, there is no need to break the seal to give it a deep clean. Just remove, wash, and re-attach.

These are not only great for spices and utensils, they can be used throughout the house. In the bathroom, use them to hold cleaning and beauty products or toothbrushes. On the side of an office desk, the shelf model can serve as a pen holder. On a mirror in the bedroom, use the hooks as a jewelry organizer for your space, or the utensil holder to keep hair brushes organized. They can even stick to the side of your washing machine to keep some laundry pods handy.