I recently moved into a new apartment and my landlord, who previously lived in the home, loved organizing and had placed lazy Susans in almost every room. They’re in my kitchen pantry, my bathroom cabinets, and even tucked away below my kitchen sink. As I began using them, I realized right away how convenient they were and saw them as the perfect tool to help organize the rest of my home. That’s when inspiration struck: What if I put a turntable in my freezer?
I’ve always struggled with freezer organization, particularly when it comes to small items that can get lost in the back. My husband and I often joke that our freezer is like a black hole where things simply disappear, so I felt like I had nothing to lose. I placed a lazy Susan in my freezer — and I couldn’t be happier!
Why You Should Put a Lazy Susan in Your Freezer
This freezer hack is incredibly simple, I can’t believe I didn’t think of it sooner. We placed a compact, freezer-safe turntable (like this one from Amazon) on the top shelf for all of our “little” items, including ice cream pints, jams, spreads, tomato paste tubes, and chocolate treats. No more knocking over three things just to get to the one in the back! Now, we just give it a spin and our next topping or cold treat is right there.
Once I started using a lazy Susan to organize small items, the change was instant. We no longer have to hunt behind jars and tubes for one tiny item. We know exactly where everything is and can easily spin the tray to access what we need, which makes it great for all kinds of tight spaces.
Additionally, we realized that placing a turntable in our freezer resulted in a total mindset change. Surprisingly, it sparked a conscious effort to organize the rest of the freezer and the fridge, too! When a space is organized, especially in the kitchen, it just makes everything easier.
While the freezer is my favorite spot for this trick, you could also place turntables in your fridge, your pantry, your cabinets, kitchen countertops, underneath your kitchen sink, or even elsewhere like at your work desk to hold office supplies. We’re already planning on adding a few more to our fridge, and I’m using a compact one in my home office. Who knew such an age-old organizing tool could make our lives in 2026 so much easier?
