I keep my spices in an upper cabinet because heat over time degrades spices, but I do have a pull out cab next to the range that I keep my vinegars, oils(I know heat's bad for oils too, but I use them quicker than some spices,) soy & fish sauce, etc.

Can you elaborate on the issue that caused you to lose 6"? If it was a GC or KD error, I'd just have them fix it by ordering a narrower trash bin if possible. The only issue I see with putting your spice pullout on the wall is that it might be difficult for an average height person to reach the spices on the upper shelves of the pullout.

The issue w/ the spice rack is this. We have a cooktop island. Next to the island is our walkway and then our Pantry. Hard to visualize I will try to get on later w/ pictures. The walkway between the island and the pantry by Code needs to be 36". My husband thoought he could get away w/ only have 30" told the KD to do it that way even though the KD said it could be a problem. Our GC found out before the cabinets arrived and said you need to fix it because it won't pass inspector and if you decide not to fix it now and the inspector doesn't pass it after you put countertops in etc you could have a serious problem and lots of extra $$$.
So we lost the 6 inch pull out spice rack next to our cooktop. WE have 15 inch drawers and a cabinet under neath w/ pull outs for pots and pans and to the right of that is the baker's rack which cannot come out. The only choice was the spice rack- 6 inches lost , equaled 6 inches gained in the walkway. So we looked all over for extra room. I thought of making the trash bin smaller but we'd have to send it back to the cabinet makers and it will take forever, I don't think we could just cut it down since it's on sliders. The only space we had was next to our upper corner cabinet and yes it's very hard to reach. Like I said not the best solution but we hated to lose to it.. Just seeing if there is any other option. We've tried looking for space everywhere. WE donÂt' have much space for fillers or anything we utilized a lot of space for drawers and cabinets.
J

I use and have a lot of spices. Those attachments to the inside of cabinet doors wouldn't be enough for me, nor would those drawers where the spices are horizontally placed on steps. So I bought glass spice bottles with black caps online. I emptied my spices into these jars and then labeled the caps. They are now in a drawer next to the stove and I just look down on the tops of the caps and quickly find my needed spice. You can use a plastic box or even a shoebox to hold the jars.

My pullout is between upper cabs. This works better for me because I tend to use spices in prep rather than at the stove top - about 2 steps away which is no big deal. Salt & Pepper are kept next to the range.

Think about how you move in the kitchen. I like to consider work stations. In the kitchens we design we try to use every space and ensure some areas don't become obsolete. In the case of spice rack, you would think you use the spices in two occasions. Right by the stove and wherever you do your prep. You don't want to run in your kitchen like you are running a marathon, from one station to the other. You want all in hands reach. Find a place in between, but defiantly close to your stove. We've designed spice racks above and below stove level. You want to make sure that the things at the top are not so high you can see them and forget about them. Another option is to use rolling pullouts if you have a corner and you would have them in between your stove and your prep area.

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I am not getting a spice rack in my new house. The one they showed me was down on lower cabinets and I don't want to bend over to find stuff. I am happy with my spices in a cabinet near my cook top. I will put turntables in which I have now. I have smaller cabinet dedicated to spices, extracts, oils, vinegars, etc. and I am perfectly happy with it. Sometimes I have to reach and get some less frequently used stuff out but I like having it at eye level.

I have a lower pullout for condiments (oils, vinegar, soy sauce, etc.), but I keep my spices laying flat in an upper drawer. They stay "put" in IKEA inserts that I love ("Variera" model).

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