Narrow kitchen cabinet organizers, sorted by what fits a 6 to 12 inch opening
A narrow cabinet loses inches to its hinges, so measure the clear opening first, then choose the organizer that passes through it.
- 1. Slim pull-out cabinet organizerA full-height base cabinet with a 6-inch openingW 6″ × D 23″ × H 27.3″Enter your shelf to check fitCheck price on Amazon
- Enter your shelf to check fitCheck price on Amazon
- 3. Tiered shelf organizer (small)Doubling shelf space for boxes in a 9-inch cabinetW 8.9″ × D 10.9″ × H 9.7″Enter your shelf to check fitCheck price on Amazon
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1. Slim pull-out cabinet organizer
W 6″ × D 23″ × H 27.3″ · from the product page
A maple pull-out with three adjustable shelves and chrome rails. It is made for a 9-inch full-height cabinet with a 6-inch opening, mounts to the cabinet floor and attaches to the existing door. The height can be trimmed to 26.375 inches for custom cabinets.
Good for
- Spice jars, oils and cans in a cabinet beside the stove
- Reaching the back of a deep cabinet without kneeling
Skip if
- The clear opening is narrower than 6 inches
- The cabinet has a drawer above it, since the unit is 27.31 inches tall
2. Slim rolling cart
W 5.1″ × D 18.7″ × H 31.7″ · from the product page
A steel Yamazaki Tower cart on wheels that slides out of a gap too thin for a cabinet. The Amazon listing gives 5.1 inches wide, 18.7 inches deep and 31.7 inches tall, so the gap needs about half an inch to spare.
Good for
- Oils, spice jars and canned food in a thin gap
- Gaps with no cabinet door to open
Skip if
- The gap is narrower than 5.1 inches at the baseboard
- The fridge door swings into the gap
3. Tiered shelf organizer (small)
W 8.9″ × D 10.9″ × H 9.7″ · from the product page
Two wire shelves that adjust in 1-inch steps, holding up to 20 pounds. It is sized for long boxes such as foil, wrap and baggies. The listed size is 8.9 inches wide, 10.9 inches deep and 9.7 inches high.
Good for
- Foil, wrap, pasta and crackers
- A cabinet shelf with plenty of height above it
Skip if
- The door opening is narrower than 8.9 inches
- Your shelf leaves less than 9.7 inches of height
How to measure a narrow cabinet
Empty the cabinet and write down three numbers, plus one check for the door.
- Width: the clear opening with the door open, not the inside of the cabinet. Hinges and the door frame can narrow the gap, and in a 9-inch cabinet every fraction of an inch counts.
- Depth: from the door frame to the back wall. Measure to the first thing in the way, such as a pipe, a gas line or the back of the stove.
- Height: from the cabinet floor to the underside of the shelf above, or to the top of the cabinet if there is no shelf.
- Door swing: open the door to 90 degrees and note whether it blocks the opening. A pull-out that attaches to the door has to open past this point.
Round down to the nearest quarter inch. An organizer that is exactly the size of the opening is hard to slide in and out.
Before you buy
Hinge arms and the face frame cut into the opening. Use the clear width, measured at the narrowest point, and compare it to the width on the product page. Next to a stove, check that there is room for the door to open without hitting the stove handle. Next to a fridge, check the swing of the fridge door too. Narrow pull-outs are often tall, so check for a drawer or shelf above before you order one.
FAQ
Is the cabinet width the same as the opening?
No. The opening is the clear gap with the door open, after hinges and frame. It is often smaller than the nominal cabinet width, and it is the number that decides what fits.
Can I use a pull-out in a cabinet with a drawer above?
Only if the drawer leaves enough height. A pull-out needs its full height clear above the floor, so measure to the underside of the drawer box, not to the drawer front.