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I didn’t step foot into an IKEA until I was in my early 20s. There wasn’t one within driving distance from where I grew up or where I went to college, so I didn’t get to go until I was living on my own in New York City. I made one trip and went overboard, buying ridiculously well-priced kitchen towels, vases, and lamps with abandon. I’ve been back close to a million times since then (give or take a trip or three) and, of all the great buys I’ve picked up, one stands out to me the most: the $2.79 ORDNING Utensil Holder .

It is, without a doubt, my favorite kitchen-related item I’ve ever got from IKEA. Here’s why it’s so great.

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For starters, it’s just $3. The perforated holder can house your most-used kitchen utensils at an arm’s reach — things like a Microplane, spider , spatula, and wooden spoons. But it’s also great for keeping a handful of spoons right by the stove, and for tasting and seasoning food as you cook (which is something you absolutely should be doing !). And, I find, it’s the perfect holder for wrangling a whole bunch of one thing you don’t want to stuff in a drawer, like steak knives. Because it’s made from stainless steel, it’s also easy to clean and even dishwasher-safe.

Don’t just take my word for it, though: I’m not the only Kitchn editor that’s a huge fan of the ORDNING Utensil Holder. Here’s what Groceries Editor, Mara Weinraub , had to say about it: “We store all our spatulas, spoons, tongs, and utensils in this ! I’ve had it for 10-plus years now and my mother also has one (it’s how I discovered it).” That’s a long time!

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My sister's new utensil holder.

Now, while mine’s not quite that old, after several years it still looks brand new. And its practicality and durability has even made it a go-to gift of mine. Recently, when my sister moved into her first apartment, I made my way to IKEA and bought her a utensil holder, as well as a few essential tools. There really isn’t a better or more

Do you have a favorite utensil holder? Tell us about it in the comments!

Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm

Lifestyle Editor, Tools

Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm is the Tools Editor at The Kitchn. A professional kitchen equipment tester, she's worked for America's Test Kitchen, EatingWell, and Food52. Her goal: to find the best gear for your kitchen so you don't waste time or money on anything else. She lives in Boston, MA with her two dogs.

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