Drawers are such a challenge, aren’t they? They’re great for holding all of those little odds and ends that would otherwise get lost around the house, but if your drawers are in disarray, items can still be just as difficult to find. Over at the DSC Facebook Fan Page, reader Leslie asks:
Does anyone have any cheap/easy ways to organize dresser drawers? My drawers aren’t very deep. Would using cardboard as separators work?
A couple of readers have offered suggestions already.
- Kat says, “Try some small boxes, and use the lids, too! Easy found at the dollar store! I do it, especially for my sewing desk, for all those little whatnots and thingamajigs I can’t afford to lose!”
- Kelly suggests,”You could use cereal boxes, snack boxes or even shoe boxes. Just cut them to size. You could even wrap them in contact paper to make them stronger.”
What do you use to organize your drawers? Do you have any suggestions? Please share them!
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8 Comments
Emily P
I wonder if she’s asking about organizing clothes in drawers, since she says dresser drawers? What I do, especially with thin items like T-shirts, tanks, and leggings, is roll them. I fold my jeans and put the ones I wear most often on top. I like to roll my thinner items and place them in my drawers according to color/style. I think they take up less room and don’t get as wrinkled.
rhonda
Good point! I automatically started thinking along the lines of shallow drawers = small items. I agree that rolling definitely takes less space. That’s my trick for getting impossible amounts of clothing to fit into my suitcase when I’m traveling!
Carrie
I have a “junk” drawer for pens, paper clips, telephone books, tape, scrap paper, etc. I use the boxes checkbooks come in. They work great for all those little things. Also, I have a pocket folder for take out menus & restaurant coupons.
Janey
I have a junk drawer that was always out of control. I cut a yard stick into sections and glued it together to make separate compartments inside the drawer.
Dani J
I love the idea of using a pocket folder for menus and coupons. Much neater than my way of just sticking them on top of the fridge. You could even put magnetic tape on the back of the folder and stick-velcro to keep it closed and stick the folder on the fridge. I think I’m off to do that now… lol
Sheri
I use the molded plastic containers that are in cookie and cracker packages. They come in quite a few shapes and sizes. There are long narrow compartments that are good for pencils. And there are shorter ones that are great for paper clips, push pins, etc.
Chelsea
If we’re talking clothing, you can use egg crates to organize underwear & hosiery – just roll up and fit inside the egg nooks. Keep the lid on or cut it off.
Kristy
For our main junk drawer I put everything into labeled large freezer bags. That way, when the kids need pencils for homework, they pull the “Pencil” bag out and don’t have to mess up the rest of the drawer. It’s been pretty handy for the husband to grab the “Screwdriver” bag when he needs it.