Why We Chose It: A great starter set for an apartment, this magnetic metal plate comes with 12 3-ounce jars and can be mounted just about anywhere using hardware or a Command strip. This article was written by Brigitt Earley, a freelance writer who has spent the last 10-plus years researching the best home goods and kitchen items for various digital publications, including The Spruce and Good Housekeeping. Brigitt also has a degree in culinary arts. Between breakfast, lunch, and dinner, she cooks her family of six no less than 20 meals per week. Some of her favorite spices include cumin, garlic powder, garam masala, and ground mustard. Though it’s not quite wide enough for two rows of spices, it can accommodate other bulkier essentials, like a bottle of olive oil or a large container of sea salt. If anything spills, it’s a cinch to wash. Just pop it off, sponge it down with soapy water, then rinse clean. Because of its stainless steel construction, it won’t rust, corrode, or absorb odors. We were sent a sample to try out and we absolutely fell in love with the practicality of this space-saving shelf. It was firmly secure; no wobbling at all. It also easily held up a full bottle of red wine vinegar and olive oil, and could certainly handle more. There is no doubt that this shelf is worth all the viral hype it received on TikTok.

Rather than precariously perching your spices on the edge of your stove or stashing them in a cluttered mess on the counter next to it, pop this stainless steel shelf onto the top of the oven’s control panel. There’s no need for any drilling or adhesives—it simply attaches via two powerful silicone-encased neodymium magnets that keep everything snugly in place and fill any gaps between the unit and the wall (without damaging your oven’s finish). Don’t worry if you have an oddly-shaped appliance, either. The StoveShelf is designed to fit both flat and slightly curved stoves and can easily be repositioned for a custom fit.Why We Chose It: Though expensive, this set of 24 jars has a largely glass composition that makes it more attractive than most, plus comes already filled with spices. At just shy of 12 inches long, this one isn’t large enough for an expansive spice collection, but it’s great for most starter sets—and won’t overwhelm a small space, like an apartment kitchen. We love that the jars are an attractive and practical hexagon shape that makes them easy to nestle together in a cool design on your refrigerator or on a metal plate on the wall.

Why We Chose It: This stainless steel shelf pops onto the top of your oven, so you can keep whatever spices you own—and frequently cook with—close at hand. Don’t have time to decant your own spices? Opt for an all-in-one kit, like this Gneiss Spice Everything Spice Kit. Though undoubtedly expensive, it’s the most convenient route to take, since the set comes with 24 jars pre-filled with certified organic and fair-trade spices. You’ll get a full array, including allspice, basil, cayenne, chili flakes, cinnamon, cloves, coriander seed, cumin seed, curry, dill, fennel seed, garlic, ginger, mustard seeds, onion, oregano, paprika, parsley, pepper, rosemary, sage, sea salt, turmeric, and thyme. Consider three factors: smell, taste, and appearance. If spices aren’t as aromatic, aren’t flavorful, or look faded, they may be past their prime.