The $38 West Elm Organizer That’ll Instantly Double Your Counter Space (and It’s Selling Fast!)

I’m no stranger to the frustrations that come from having zero counter space. My previous apartment’s kitchen had a countertop size of approximately one square foot, and that was it. For years, I never bought any appliances beyond my toaster and my coffee maker, and even those didn’t fit on the counter — I had to buy a shelving unit from IKEA. Needless to say, the situation was not ideal, but I ended up (mistakenly) accepting that there wasn’t much I could do about it.

That’s why I wish I came across West Elm’s Expandable Countertop Organizer sooner. With how many shelf risers I had in my cabinets, I have no idea why I didn’t consider that they could be made for countertops. Even though my new kitchen, thankfully, has at least four times more surface area than my old place, I still want to add this nifty find to my cart — creating more storage is always a good idea. If you’re of a similar mind, you’ll need to act fast, because only limited quantities are left! Keep reading for all of the details about this $38 organizer.

Unlike most risers, this one can expand and contract, so it’ll work for any space. Fully contacted, it’s a little under 11 inches, and fully extended, it’s just under 18 inches. Despite its sleek, low profile frame that’ll blend right into your kitchen, the organizer’s made of a sturdy steel that supports up to 11 pounds. Height-wise, it’s six inches tall, so you can store plenty of items underneath it too. You can take your cue from West Elm and purchase a shallow basket to slide underneath it. There are tons of routes you can take — the basket can hold coffee pods, while the organizer keeps your coffee maker elevated, for one. It can hold your water bottle collection or extra dishes. I could go on, but you get the idea.

Don’t make my mistake and give up on your minimal counter space too quickly; this find will double your surface area and make your kitchen more functional for under $40. Plus, you don’t even have to stick to just the countertop. It can go on a shelf or in your under-sink cabinet. I even have a riser on my vanity! The options are endless — but it won’t be available for long, so snag it ASAP!

Buy: Expandable Countertop Organizer, $38

This post originally appeared on The Kitchn. See it there: The $38 West Elm Organizer That’ll Instantly Double Your Counter Space (and It’s Selling Fast!)