It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by clutter, especially when you’re short on space. Instead of letting messes take over, why not harness the power of your drawers for better organization? Drawers are an often overlooked asset when it comes to tidying up.
They not only hide clutter, but they can be used in creative ways to categorize and streamline your possessions. Here I will share with you 13 ways I use drawers for better organization, and hopefully inspire you to make the most out of your drawer space.
1. Categorize Your Kitchen Utensils
The kitchen is a place where a multitude of items can easily become chaotic. Using drawers to categorize your kitchen utensils can make your cooking experience much smoother. I personally use one drawer for baking utensils, another for cooking utensils, and a third for cutlery. This makes it easy to find what I need when I need it, and also helps me keep track of what I might be running low on.
2. Stash Your Snacks
Having a drawer dedicated to snacks helps to keep your kitchen counters clear of food clutter, and also helps to regulate your snack intake. I like to use clear plastic bins within the drawer to further categorize my snacks – one for sweets, one for salty treats, and one for health-conscious options. This makes it easy to grab what I’m in the mood for, and also keeps my snacks in a controlled space.
3. Organize Your Jewelry
Jewelry can easily become tangled and lost if not properly stored. Using a drawer with small compartments can help keep your jewelry neatly organized and easy to find. I’ve found that using a drawer with a velvet lining helps to prevent my jewelry from getting scratched, and the separate compartments prevent items from getting tangled together.
4. Separate Your Socks
Socks can easily become a jumbled mess in a drawer if not properly organized. I like to use a drawer separator to keep my socks neat and easy to find. This way, I can easily grab a matching pair in the morning without having to dig through a pile of socks.
5. Store Your Stationery
Having a drawer dedicated to stationery can make your desk space much more organized and productive. I like to use a drawer organizer with separate compartments for pens, pencils, sticky notes, and other stationery items. This way, everything has its own place and is easy to find when I need it.
6. Sort Your Makeup
Makeup can easily take over your bathroom counter if not properly stored. Using a drawer to store your makeup can help keep your bathroom tidy and your makeup easily accessible. I like to use separate compartments for different types of makeup – one for lip products, one for eye products, and one for face products.
7. Organize Your Tools
Tools can easily become a chaotic mess in a drawer if not properly organized. I like to use a drawer organizer with separate compartments for different types of tools. This way, everything has its own place and is easy to find when I need it.
8. Store Your Cleaning Supplies
Having a drawer dedicated to cleaning supplies can make your cleaning routine much more efficient. I like to use a drawer organizer with separate compartments for different types of cleaning supplies. This way, everything has its own place and is easy to find when I need it.
9. Organize Your Scarves
Scarves can easily become a jumbled mess in a drawer if not properly organized. I like to use a drawer organizer with separate compartments for different types of scarves. This way, everything has its own place and is easy to find when I need it.
10. Store Your Crafts
Having a drawer dedicated to craft supplies can make your crafting space much more organized and productive. I like to use a drawer organizer with separate compartments for different types of craft supplies. This way, everything has its own place and is easy to find when I need it.
11. Organize Your Cables
Cables can easily become a tangled mess in a drawer if not properly organized. I like to use a drawer organizer with separate compartments for different types of cables. This way, everything has its own place and is easy to find when I need it.
12. Store Your Medicines
Having a drawer dedicated to medicines can make your health routine much more efficient. I like to use a drawer organizer with separate compartments for different types of medicines. This way, everything has its own place and is easy to find when I need it.
13. Organize Your Undergarments
Undergarments can easily become a jumbled mess in a drawer if not properly organized. I like to use a drawer organizer with separate compartments for different types of undergarments. This way, everything has its own place and is easy to find when I need it.
Each of these tips has helped me maintain a tidy and organized home. I hope they inspire you to harness the power of your drawers for better organization.