Why I Love These Shelf Risers from Open Spaces
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With space at a premium in tiny New York City apartments, mastering your storage can seem like a Sisyphean task. Just as you’ve found a place for that giant pack of toilet paper that was “too good of a deal to pass up on,” you realize that it’s cool enough to use your oven again, so you’ll also need to find a place for the pans you’ve been storing in there (or even clothes, for some).
Like many others, I’ve spent the last six months living, cooking, and working from home more than ever, which also means I’ve spent half my time constantly rearranging my apartment and organizing all aspects of my space. While I still haven’t figured out a way to magically turn my 900 square feet into 1000, I found a way to stack my storage, which has helped more than I thought possible.
These shelf risers from Open Spaces instantly multiplied the amount of space I have in my kitchen. They provide a stable and beautiful storage surface that fits in cabinets and on counters or open shelving. With powder-coated steel rungs and wood surfaces, the risers are sleek in design but ensure that they can easily hold everything from dishes and glassware. Now the dozen or so bottles of cooking oils and vinegars that previously occupied an extremely messy, “disaster cabinet” in my home are neatly stored away.
Besides helping me restore order in my kitchen, the shelf risers are also versatile. Meant to be used all over the house, I’ve used the risers to organize my dresser and refresh my bathroom storage. I’ve even been using one lately to prop up my laptop for a more ergonomic work from home setup—a perfectly minimalist solution for creating a home office on the fly.
After a welcomed and very therapeutic overhaul, I now have a spot for everything in my kitchen, whether hidden away in a cabinet or thoughtfully stored within reach on my limited countertop. Paired with a coordinating set of small covered bins that fit perfectly underneath the risers, I can now hide all those tiny snack-packs my toddler demands, leaving my kitchen calm and clutter-free.
Launched earlier this year, Open Spaces has a curated collection of home organization products. The collection is organized by both product type and room, making it easy to find simple solutions for that mess you can’t ignore during quarantine. Whether you’re the type of person who’s been binge-watching Get Organized with The Home Edit on Netflix, or the keeper of a couple “disaster cabinets” of your own, everyone deserves to find a little relief from a cluttered world.