Easy Kitchen Drawer Organizer Ideas - Angela Marie Made (2024)

Easy kitchen drawer organizer ideas to help get your kitchen drawers organized and that can be customized for your kitchen drawer to maximize storage space!

Our DIY kitchen built in has a really large drawer and I was getting tired of everything being a mess and wanted to get it organized.

Part of any organizing project is going through things and decluttering, which I did do first. But, I spent some time looking for kitchen drawer organizers that would specifically work for the items we were storing in the drawer!

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Today I am sharing about these organizers I used as well as some other kitchen drawer organizer ideas!

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Kitchen Drawer Organizer Ideas

Foil and Plastic Wrap Organizer

I can’t stand how messy our aluminum foil and plastic wrap looks. Maybe it’s just that I can’t stand storing things in cardboard boxes with text in all different sizes and colors haha!

For a long time I’ve seen these kitchen wrap organizers for storing your foil and plastic wrap. Well I decided to buy this bamboo foil and plastic wrap organizer and this organizer is amazing, I can’t believe I just finally got one!

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Not only does my plastic wrap, wax paper, and foil look so much nicer now, but this organizer cuts all three of these things perfectly and easily, plus the roll stays put and doesn’t come out!

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I love it, it’s so easy to use and I was really surprised by how nice the quality was, it was well worth the price in my opinion!

I will share a video on my Instagram feed of using it in action!

It can even be mounted to the wall if we decide to move it to our pantry once we do that makeover!

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The only downside is that it doesn’t fit larger size boxes, just standard size. But, that’s ok for me!

Ziploc bag storage organizer

While searching for our wrap and foil organizer I came across a ziplock bag storage organizer. We actually use to have one like this bag storage organizer that was all one box with 4 slots.

But, for our current drawer I needed one that would fit the space better and be more adjustable with the size constraints. So, I found this 4 piece bamboo ziplock bag storage organizer, which was the perfect solution!

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It makes our ziploc bags look much better and they are easy to see and easy access to grab now!

Kitchen drawer dividers adjustable

The last kitchen drawer organizer I added were these adjustable kitchen drawer dividers.

They come in different sizes too if you have a smaller drawer and they are super easy to use. They expand perfectly to your drawer size and come with inserts too in two different sizes for further division!

I only ended up using two of the four dividers in this drawer but will use the other two in another drawer.

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I love that there is no awkward wasted space with these adjustable drawer dividers. I think they are the best way to really maximize drawer space, especially for a small kitchen.

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These adjustable kitchen drawer dividers can really be used for just about anything or even in dresser drawers, bedrooms, bathroom drawers, and office supplies! If you have large drawers or deep drawers or deep kitchen drawers they also have this deeper drawer divider option.

We are using them for kitchen towels and linens. But, they could be used for kitchen cooking utensils, silverware, oven mitts, a junk drawer, or any other kitchen accessories or kitchen utensils!

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Opening this drawer in our kitchen built in cabinet makes me super happy now and very put together every time I open it! It almost looks like a professional organizer did it 🙂

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Now that we have this kitchen drawer organized, I am wanting to get every drawer more organized!

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More Kitchen Drawer Organization Ideas:

Here are some other great kitchen drawer organizers I was checking out for more organization! Most of these are bamboo because I just love the look of bamboo wood!

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  1. Spice Drawer Organizer – different drawer sizes available too so you can get the perfect size for your spice jars
  2. Silverware Utensil Drawer Organizer
  3. Cutlery and Silverware Drawer Organizer with Labels
  4. Knife Drawer Organizer – great for getting a knife block off the counter!
  5. 25 Piece Set of Clear Plastic Drawer Organizers

I hope these kitchen drawer organizer ideas were helpful! I think these kitchen drawer organizers are one the easiest ways to get a well-organized kitchen in your current home or new home.

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Which idea was your favorite? The foil and plastic wrap organizer, bamboo ziplock bag storage organizer, adjustable kitchen drawer dividers, or one of the other ones?!

Also, check out our corner pantry organization makeover and small pantry organization makeover too for more kitchen organization ideas!

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FAQs

What is the best way to organize kitchen drawers? ›

Dividers are also your best friend when it comes to keeping it an 'everything' kitchen drawer organized. You could assign each family member their own section, or categorize by type: take out menus, spare change, batteries, pens, etc – don't forget to clearly label so you know exactly what goes where.

What can I use for drawer dividers? ›

To make your own custom drawer dividers, all you need are basic supplies — some type of cardboard, a way to cut it, and a tape measure. I recommend you make dividers out of Kraft board or even chip board – I don't recommend basic cardstock, however, as it's a bit too thin.

Where should items go in a kitchen? ›

And if you're wondering, “How do I decide where to put things in my kitchen?,” here's a good rule of thumb for using cabinet space effectively: Upper cabinets: food, spices, glassware, dishes. Lower cabinets: larger serving pieces, small kitchen appliances, pots, pans, mixing bowls, baking sheets, cutting boards.

What is the best material for drawer organizers? ›

What's the best material for kitchen drawer organizers? Bamboo, plastic, and metal are all common materials for drawer organizers. Bamboo is durable and may match the inside of your drawers, while plastic is stain-resistant and easy to clean.

How do you make a drawer without drawer slides? ›

A cleat attached to each cabinet side fits into grooves in the drawer sides [Drawing]. The exposed drawer side looks cleaner than one with a cleat attached. You don't sacrifice drawer width, and side guides are not needed. Size and mount the cleats so they extend into the drawer opening the depth of the groove.

What do you put in kitchen pull out drawers? ›

Narrow Pullout Kitchen Storage Drawer

Storing away extra bottles and jars keeps your kitchen countertops feeling clean and uncluttered. Pullout kitchen storage next to the oven keeps oils, vinegars, and cooking utensils out of sight yet close at hand.

How do you hold drawer dividers in place? ›

So if you're finding yourself dealing with this issue, or want to avoid it altogether, here's the secret solution: get a hold of museum putty or museum gel. Once you decide on the placement of a drawer organizer, roll a very small amount of the putty or gel into a ball and attach it to a bottom corner.

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