For the seasoned home chef, dishes made from memory require a lot of taste-testing — how else will you know if you need to add a pinch more of this or that? Enlist the help of one of these 11 chic spoon rests to keep a utensil handy for tasting, stirring, or sautéing — and keep those countertops clean while you're at it!
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10-Inch Spoon Rest by Le Creuset
Sauced-Up Spoon Rest by Fred & Friends
$22 BUY NOW
Ideal as a housewarming or holiday gift for the home cook or pasta lover, this delightfully kitschy ravioli-shaped spoon rest actually looks better when it's splattered with marinara. Spills welcome!
$38 BUY NOW
Add a rustic and natural aesthetic to your kitchen with this lustrous spoon rest crafted from authentic horn. When not in use, this gorgeous piece could double as a mini modern art sculpture.
Kitty Spoon Rest by Tricoastal Design
$27 BUY NOW
This adorable ceramic cat-inspired spoon rest is a purr-fect gift for any feline lover. We think this piece is truly the cat's meow of kitchen countertop decor.
Oggi Stainless Steel Spoon Rest
$9 BUY NOW
Amazon's best-selling spoon rest not only is a bargain, but its sloped, stainless steel shape looks modern and sleek, especially in the kitchen, peppered with other chrome-finished accents.
West Elm Utility Kitchen Spoon Rest
$6 BUY NOW
Not designated for holding tea bags or trinkets (though we suppose we can't stop you from using it for those purposes), this petite stoneware dish features a small lip to nestle a long-handled spoon until it's ready for use.
World Market Mason Jar Ceramic Spoon Rest
$6 BUY NOW
Adding just a dash of country charm, this inexpensive Mason-jar-shaped dish is perfect for keeping a stirring spoon ready as the crockpot simmers away.
Fish's Eddy Rest in Grease Spoon Rest
$18 BUY NOW
It's a messy job, but some utensil in the drawer has to do it. Rest your sauce-covered spoon on this snarky ceramic plate to keep the mood lighthearted, even in the midst of a grueling cooking marathon.
$10 BUY NOW
Too many cooks in the kitchen? This dual-dish design helps keep your surfaces clean by providing a foldable spoon-resting space for those occasions that necessitate multiple tasters.
Art et Manufacture Shell Spoon Rest
$26 BUY NOW
We love the coastal-cottage look of this shell-shaped spoon rest — whether you're whipping up a bisque or a scampi, your ladle, tongs, or spoon has a sophisticated spot to stay anchored.
Crate & Barrel Kitchen Essentials Spoon Rest
$10 BUY NOW
Create a colorful buffer against saucy drips with this earthenware spoon rest — its punchy illustrations add a playful look to the contemporary kitchen space.
Danielle St. Pierre
Senior Food & Drink Editor
Danielle is the former food & drink editor for BestProducts.com, where she put her knowledge as a cocktail consultant and connoisseur to use; her work can also be spotted on Thrillist, Food & Wine, and Delish.
Melanie Yates
Senior Home Decor Editor
Melanie is the senior home decor editor of Best Products, where she's been researching and testing out home and bedding products since 2015 — her work can also be found on House Beautiful and Women's Health.
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