19 space-saving gadgets under $60 that every kitchen needs

Yes, even kettles can collapse. For those who love hot tea in the winter but don’t want anything to do with the stove during the summer, this product is easy to store when not in use. It holds five cups and can be used on gas or electric stove tops.

Buy one on Amazon for $30.

This all-in-one measuring spoon can replace a set of nine. Just slide the adjuster to the desired measurement (ranging from 1/8 teaspoon to a tablespoon) and fill accordingly.

Buy it on Amazon for $7.

This 2-quart bowl has a built-in scale so that you can know exactly how much of a given ingredient you’re adding. It can measure in pounds, ounces, grams, cups, fluid ounces or milliliters, eliminating the need for both a kitchen scale and measuring cups.

Buy one on Amazon for $40.

A notoriously bulky item, the salad spinner takes up so much space that many apartment dwellers choose to eat wet lettuce rather than sacrifice valuable real estate. But this collapsible spinner is much easier to store. Plus, the basket can double as a colander and the green outer bowl can be used to serve the salad once it’s ready.

Buy one on Amazon for $26.

This food prep set includes a large mixing bowl, colander, sieve, smaller bowl with marked measurements, four measuring cups (quarter, third, half and cup) and a tablespoon. The pieces are all BPA-free and dishwasher safe, and they only take up the space of one bowl.

Buy it on Amazon for $35.

Turn your sink into extra counter space with this extendable silicone cutting board. It features a built-in collapsible colander so that you can rinse and chop all at once — or you can store scraps in the colander while you’re cutting, removing it when you’re ready to throw them away.

Buy it on Amazon for $30.

Make room in your fridge by hanging your beer bottles from the top. The magnets are strong, allowing you to store food (or more beer) on the shelf below the bottles.

The product is currently unavailable on Amazon, but you can order it for $38 from Uncommon Goods.

Whisks are often the cause of drawer crowding, since they can easily get tangled with other kitchen tools, preventing the drawer from closing properly. But this model can take two different forms — round and flat. The latter setting makes it easier to scrape ingredients off the sides of bowls and, of course, is easier to store away. To switch from one shape to the other, just twist the bottom.

You can buy the whisk on Amazon for $10.

Rather than storing knives inside a drawer or in a wooden block that takes up valuable counter space, attach a magnetic strip to your wall. Knife strips are strong enough to keep sharp blades in place, and they’ll make your tools easy to reach when cooking.

You can get a 16-inch strip for $25 on Amazon, but they also come in varieties of wood and stone if you don’t like the metallic look.

Utilizing all available surface area is key in a small kitchen, so taking advantage of the undersides of shelves can save a lot of space. Instead of standing wine and cocktail glasses upright, attach this stemware rack to the bottom of a shelf or cabinet, and slide them into the slots. (Just make sure not to hang it somewhere where the glasses are likely to get knocked around.)

You can order this one from The Container Store for $30.

There’s never a good place to store graters — they’re tall and bulky, yet there’s nothing you can really store in the open space in the middle. Kitchenware maker Joseph Joseph, however, makes one that folds flat but can lock into place when you’re ready to make those quesadillas or latkes.

Buy it for $20 on Amazon.

Rather than devoting a pantry shelf to beans, pastas, rice and other dry food, use wall space to store those items instead. This mounted dispenser makes it easier to pour grains or beans than it would be from a bag or box, and the airtight seal of the containers also keeps food fresher. In a home with children, these could also be used to hold cereal or other kid-friendly snacks.

Buy the mount on Amazon with three 13-ounce canisters for $55.35

If you don’t opt for the collapsible salad spinner or the nine-piece set, a collapsible colander is another good way to save space. It takes up the space of a dinner plate in a dishwasher or rack, and stacks easily with other flat items.

Get it on Amazon for $57.

Ifv a collapsible colander still seems too big or isn't necessary for your kitchen needs, this crescent-shaped strainer can be attached to pots, pans or bowls. The device also allows you to keep hot pasta in the pot or wash fruit or veggies in the bowl in which they'll be stored, making for fewer dishes to be washed later.

Order it on Amazon for $13.

Instead of storing each individual pot and pan with its top on, or stacking them and leaving an unruly pile of lids, attach this rack to the inside of a cabinet door. That way, you’ll always find the matching lid, and you’ll be able to save your space for the pots and pans themselves.

Buy it on Amazon for $17

The flexible design of this dish rack allows you to adjust it to fit whatever bowls, pots or plates you need to fit. Plus, it folds up so that you can save counter space when you don’t need to dry any wet dishes.

Buy one on Amazon for $47.

When spices are stored in a drawer or cabinet, it can be hard to find the one you want while preparing a meal. But by keeping them in magnetic tins or jars on the side of your refrigerator, you both eliminate that hassle and save space while you’re at it.

You can buy 12 tins for $34 or 10 jars for $45 on Amazon.

The best way to maximize space in any small room (kitchen or otherwise) is to utilize your walls. Pots, pans and kitchen tools are often the bulkiest items in your cabinets, so hanging them is a great way to stay organized and make room.

There are many mountable racks that you can install on walls or ceilings, depending on how much stuff you want to hang. But a popular (and affordable) one is this 3-foot-wide shelf and rack, which is sold on Amazon for $53. It comes with six hooks that slide into the slots, but you can always order more if that's not enough.