My Deep Kitchen Cabinet Was Always a Mess, Until I Found This $22 Organizing Fix

My kitchen has a good number of cabinets, which sounds like a dream on paper — until you realize they’re so deep that things disappear into the abyss. If you’ve ever had to pull out half your bakeware collection just to get to that one sheet pan in the back, you know what I mean. It’s not just annoying; it’s a backbreaker. When we first bought our house, I thought having deep cabinets would be amazing. It turns out that it is … but only if you have the right organizers and time to declutter your kitchen.

For me, the trickiest thing to keep tidy is cookware and bakeware. They’re all different sizes, they get stacked awkwardly, and they’re in constant rotation. So when I came across the Umbra Peggy Cookware Organizer, I knew I had to try it.

The Peggy comes with an adjustable pegboard-style base and movable pegs and peg extensions that you can position however you like. Setup took me less than a minute — no tools, no instructions-heavy headache. I love that you can completely customize the layout depending on what you’re storing. One week it might be for muffin tins and baking sheets, and the next it might be mixing bowls and pan lids.

It also has non-slip feet, so it stays put whether you use it inside a cabinet, in a drawer, or on the countertop. And yes, it’s good-looking enough to live out in the open — I actually think the sleek gray finish adds a nice modern touch in our space.

This thing is small but mighty. In one deep cabinet, I use it to store the items we reach for almost every day. Everything is now right up front, which means no more bending, digging, or clattering pans to get to the one I want to use to make dinner.

It’s surprisingly sturdy for its size, and because each item has its own spot it’s easy to put things back where they belong after dishwashing. That’s a big deal for me, because I’ve tried other organizers that get messy over time and need a total “reset” every few months. Not the Peggy. Once it’s set, it stays functional. Use it once and you’re organized forever.

I also like that it’s not a one-note organizer. You can use it for cookware, bakeware, food storage containers, or even awkward serveware — basically, anything small to medium in size that tends to topple over when stacked.

If your cabinets are deep, like mine, or you have a smaller collection of cookware and bakeware you want to keep within arm’s reach, this organizer just works. It turns what could be a messy pile into a neatly lined-up row of easy-to-grab items.

One important note: If you have a huge cookware collection or extra-deep cabinets, you’ll probably need more than one. And while it’s sturdy, it’s really designed for small to medium items — not oversized pots or roasting pans.

Overall, the Umbra Peggy Cookware Organizer has earned a permanent spot in my kitchen. It’s functional and sleek, and it solves a storage problem I’ve been annoyed by since move-in day — which makes it a win in my book.

Buy: Umbra Peggy Cookware Organizer, $22