Yamazaki Home is a Japanese brand of storage solutions made of powder-coated steel, designed for life in small Japanese apartments and therefore ideal for any space where room is limited. The three series—TOWER, TOSCA, and RIN—cover the kitchen, bathroom, and entryway, almost always in white and black, and require no drilling or tools. This guide shows, room by room, which Yamazaki products make the biggest difference. One Horizon carries 50 of them.
Over 100 Years of Yamazaki: From the Ironing Board to the TOWER Series
Yamazaki began over a century ago as a small family business that manufactured ironing boards. Today, the company is based in Nara and Tokyo, with offices in New York and Düsseldorf, and, according to the company, its in-house design team creates hundreds of new products every year, ranging from dish racks to coat racks. In Japan, the name is as well-known as a kitchen brand found on supermarket shelves is here.
The reason these products fit so well in Swiss homes lies in their origins. Japanese kitchens and bathrooms are small, often lacking storage space, and every centimeter counts. That’s why Yamazaki thinks vertically rather than horizontally, making use of niches, corners, and the space under the sink, and avoiding anything that requires drilling. The collection consists of three series: TOWER in crisp white or black, TOSCA in warm white with wood accents, and RIN with dark wood and metal.
Kitchen: Spices, dishes, bread, and the cabinet under the sink
The kitchen is the room where Yamazaki got its start and where it has the most to offer. The 3-tier TOWER spice rack stacks oils, sauces, and spice jars on three levels, measuring 38 × 16.3 × 49.2 centimeters and weighing 7.35 kilograms, so nothing tips over. It takes up about as much counter space as a cutting board and replaces the row of small bottles that would otherwise sit behind the stove.
The TOWER two-tier dish rack solves the problem for any kitchen without a dishwasher: plates on top, glasses and silverware on the bottom; the water flows through a channel directly into the sink instead of onto the countertop. 41 × 22 × 33 centimeters, 2.95 kilograms. The TOWER bread box is a simple steel box with a magnetic closure, measuring 40 × 34.5 × 24 centimeters, with space on top for a toaster or coffee cans. And for the cabinet under the sink, there’s the 3-tier TOWER under-sink organizer: three levels, two of which are height-adjustable to fit around the siphon, with a 10-kilogram weight capacity per level, plus hooks for rags and brushes.
3-stöckiges Gewürzregal TOWER
Das 3-stöckige Gewürzregal TOWER von Yamazaki hält Gewürze, Öle, Saucen und Küchenzubehör übersichtlich und griffbereit, ohne viel Platz auf der…
3-stöckiger Unterwaschbecken-Organizer TOWER
Der 3-stöckige Unterwaschbecken-Organizer TOWER von Yamazaki verwandelt den ungenutzten Raum unter dem Waschbecken in strukturierten Stauraum. Zwei der drei Ebenen…
Bathroom: Towels, shampoo, and everything without drilling
You’re not allowed to drill holes in a rental bathroom, and in your own bathroom, you usually don’t want to. Yamazaki gets around this with freestanding solutions. The TOWER bath towel rack is an 81-centimeter-tall steel frame with three rods for up to three towels and a bath mat, plus a lower rod for small items. It’s 70 centimeters wide, 14 deep, and weighs 3.6 kilograms. Just set it up, and you’re done—the towels dry side by side instead of on top of each other on a hook.
Measuring 12 × 18 × 67 centimeters, the TOWER bathroom shelf is narrow enough to fit between the sink and the wall, in the shower corner, or next to the toilet. It has three open compartments for shampoo, soap, and a folded towel; it weighs 1.5 kilograms, and water drains through it. If you want to use the space under the sink in the bathroom, you can use the same under-sink organizer as in the kitchen—it’s designed for both rooms.
Badetuch-Halter TOWER
Freistehender Badetuchhalter für bis zu 3 Handtücher und eine Badematte – das YAMAZAKI TOWER-Design aus Metall passt in jedes Bad.…
Entrance: Shoes up high, jackets in the corner
The entryway is the room where Japanese order is most evident, because that is where people traditionally take off their shoes in Japan. The tall TOWER shoe rack stacks pairs of shoes on top of each other instead of side by side: 22 centimeters wide, 18 deep, 77.5 high, 2.2 kilograms. It takes up less floor space than a single pair of boots and keeps the shoes ventilated and visible. For jackets, there’s the CORNER TOWER coat rack, an L-shaped rod made of steel and wood that leans into any 90-degree corner; it’s 160 centimeters tall and weighs only 1.5 kilograms.
If you have a wall, choose the RIN wooden wall coat rack with five freely adjustable metal hooks, available in black or silver. It pairs perfectly with the NEST umbrella stand, which includes a drip tray for umbrellas and hiking poles, and the two-tier TOWER console table—60 × 18.2 × 80.2 centimeters—for keys, mail, and the plant that adds a welcoming touch to the entryway.
Schuhregal hoch TOWER
Das hohe Schuhregal TOWER von Yamazaki nutzt die Raumhöhe statt die Grundfläche und bietet Platz für mehrere Schuhpaare auf minimalem…
White or Black, and Which One Goes With Which Apartment
Almost every TOWER product is available in white and black, and the rule is simple: white blends in with light-colored walls and kitchen cabinet fronts, while black adds a pop of color and pairs well with wood, concrete, and dark fixtures. If you’re combining multiple pieces, stick to one color per room. TOSCA and RIN are the perfect choices for anyone who finds plain steel too cold—these designs incorporate wood. All 50 Yamazaki products in the One Horizon collection are featured on the Yamazaki brand page, organized by kitchen, bathroom, entryway, and furniture.
Frequently Asked Questions About Yamazaki
Where does Yamazaki Home come from?
Yamazaki Home is a Japanese company based in Nara and Tokyo that began over a hundred years ago as a family-run business making ironing boards. Today, its in-house design team creates organizational solutions for the kitchen, bathroom, entryway, and office. In Europe, the brand is based in Düsseldorf; in Switzerland, it is distributed by Trendform through One Horizon.
What is the difference between the Yamazaki TOWER, TOSCA, and RIN series?
TOWER is the largest series: powder-coated steel in white or black, with clean lines, for the kitchen, bathroom, entryway, and office. TOSCA combines warm white with light wood accents and has a softer look. RIN features dark wood and metal for a natural look. All three are designed so that no drilling is required.
Do Yamazaki products need to be mounted on the wall?
Most aren’t. The bath towel rack, bathroom shelf, shoe rack, spice rack, and console table are freestanding; the CORNER coat rack is leaned against a corner. Only a few products, such as the RIN wall-mounted coat rack or the wall-mounted storage box, are designed for installation. This makes Yamazaki suitable for rental apartments as well.
Does the Yamazaki under-sink organizer fit around the siphon?
Yes. Two of the three shelves are height-adjustable, so the shelf unit can be arranged to fit around the siphon and supply lines. It measures 33 × 41.5 × 34.5 centimeters and can hold 10 kilograms per shelf. It works just as well under the kitchen sink as it does under the bathroom sink.
Which Yamazaki products are suitable for a small entryway?
The tall TOWER shoe rack, which is 22 centimeters wide and 77.5 centimeters tall, stacks shoes on top of each other instead of next to each other. The CORNER coat rack makes use of an empty corner of the room, while the RIN wall-mounted coat rack requires only wall space. The NEST umbrella stand with a drip tray measures just 30 × 12 centimeters.
How do you care for Yamazaki stainless steel products?
The powder-coated surface can be wiped down with a damp cloth. With the dish rack and bathroom shelf, water drains away through the open design; however, you should still wipe away any standing water from time to time. Abrasive cleaners are not necessary and would damage the coating.
A system you don’t have to set up all over again every day
The difference between a tidy apartment and an organized one is whether every item has a designated place. Yamazaki provides those places—made of steel, no drilling required, and in a design that can stand on its own. If you want to get started somewhere, go with the TOWER spice rack. It’s the product that, after just one week, will make you realize why the brand is so well-known in Japan.
Neo Abgottspon, One Horizon, Raron. As of September 2026.
