Want a Jammin’ Junk Drawer?
Want a Jammin’ Junk Drawer? I’ve been reading a lot of blog postings about junk drawers lately.
I think this because it’s a quick and easy project for those who have resolved to become more organized in the new year.
One reason why your junk drawer is an easy project is that there are many different products available to customize your drawers and make them work for you.
I love these Clear Drawer Organizers.
These drawer organizers can be used all over your house. We often use them in the bathroom and kitchen drawers. We like that you can configure each set to fit perfectly into your space.
Have you tried these two-tiered drawer organizers?
Stack the small trays on top of the larger bins or use them separately. They fit nicely in kitchen drawers to keep them neat and organized. This is such an easy way to get more use from your drawer space.
Another great idea is these Bamboo Expandable Drawer Organizers!
If you want to customize a drawer so each member of your family has a space to drop their stuff, try these expandable drawer organizers.
They say it’s for utensils, but why not use it for a junk drawer?
It stretches to fit the space and offers large sections for keys, cell phones, sunglasses, and wallets.
It would be great to use in a drawer in your entry, so everyone can drop their items as they enter the house.
If you can’t find an organizer to accommodate your drawer space, try these Adjustable Drawer Dividers.
It allows you to truly customize your drawer for whatever you need.
Use scissors to easily cut out the size suitable for your specific drawer size. You can make the sizes you need. Perfect!
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Before you go to the store, plan the right option for your specific needs.
Measure your drawers and note the types of items you want to store inside. You really don’t want to be standing in the aisle of the store trying to figure out what will work and what won’t!
For the frugal organizer, can use small jewelry gift boxes or cut-down tissue boxes, or cereal boxes. The cardboard version won’t last as long, but they’re free!
Try this quick organizing project! It will give you the confidence you need to try it in other places throughout your home.
Have fun and enjoy your jammin’ junk drawer!
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Janet Schiesl
Janet has been organizing since 2005. She is a Certified Professional Organizer and the owner of Basic Organization.
She loves using her background as a space planner to challenge her clients to look at their space differently. She leads the team in large projects and works one-on-one with clients to help the process move quickly and comfortably. Call her crazy, but she loves to work with paper, to purge what is not needed and to create filing systems that work for each individual client.
Janet is a Past Board Member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals and a Past President of the Washington DC Chapter of NAPO were she has been named Organizer of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.
Janet Schiesl
Janet has been organizing since 2005. She is a Certified Professional Organizer and the owner of Basic Organization.
She loves using her background as a space planner to challenge her clients to look at their space differently. She leads the team in large projects and works one-on-one with clients to help the process move quickly and comfortably. Call her crazy, but she loves to work with paper, to purge what is not needed and to create filing systems that work for each individual client.
Janet is a Past Board Member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals and a Past President of the Washington DC Chapter of NAPO were she has been named Organizer of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.
Love the various ideas. They work great in bathroom drawers too.
Yes Melissa. I recently used bamboo flatware organizers in a clients bathroom drawers. Very Zen! Now she can locate her tweezers with ease.
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Great tips! I found that some drawer openings were a little more shallow, and the bins were too tall to close the drawer. I had to ensure I purchased the right height drawer organizers for my drawers.
Yes, measuring is key!
My junk drawer is too small to divide – the upside is that it limits how much it can hold!
That’s a great way to force you to keep it tidy =)
I worked today on a drawer that is just too shallow – about 1/3 inches high. That is always such a challenge. I wish I could talk with designers and builders before they put cabinetry in. We need at least 2 inches, and 3 is even better.
I love all of these products. They make a big difference. You really can’t organize a drawer without structure!
I saw someone who made their own custom inserts with a 3D printer and was in awe of how great it looked!
I love all the products you suggested. I have suggested that a client take a piece of paper and fit it in the drawer so they know the size of the drawer and then take the paper to the store with them. They can set the containers on the paper and see how they will fit together in the space. It doesn’t solve the height issue of knowing how tall to container should be.
That’s a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
So often, drawers are just designed badly. They’re often too narrow or too deep (front-to-back, and sometimes top-to-bottom) and it’s a frustration. The mDesign two-tier stackables are look so nifty for when you don’t want to waste space top-to-bottom. Thanks for sharing such a variety.
I agree with you on the design being where a lot of the issues start.