No matter how well put together a kitchen looks on the surface, its drawers can easily mask hidden chaos. From an overflow of silverware to a messy collection of cookware, it’s not uncommon for drawer contents to get a little out of control. The most important first step is to edit your wares, getting rid of anything that no longer works as it should or that is no longer useful. Once you’ve emptied your kitchen of excessive items, it’s time to put everything else back in its rightful place. If you’re looking for tools to help bring order to your drawers, we’ve got you covered.
Here are the best kitchen drawer organizers.
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What We Like
Various sizes of compartments
Adjusts to the width of the drawer
Easy to clean
What We Don't Like
Basic look
When something simple is done well, it’s very effective. This drawer organizer has several compartments of various sizes that house kitchen tools and cutlery, and it can shrink or expand to fit most drawer sizes. At its smallest, this organizer is 9 inches wide, though it can expand up to 16 inches total. Made of white plastic, it’s a breeze to clean and insert or remove from your drawers.
Material: Plastic | Weight: 2 pounds | Dimensions: 2.25 x 9.5 x 18 inches
Best for Deep Drawers
Lipper International Bamboo Kitchen Drawer Dividers
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What We Like
Easy to install
Sturdy heavy-duty quality
Easy to clean
What We Don't Like
Might not match drawer interior aesthetic
If your kitchen has deep drawers, it can be tempting to haphazardly fill them to the brim with whatever fits. Turn your deep drawers into more organized spaces with these tall dividers, equipped with tension springs to hold them in place. You'll be able to store items like bakeware, cutting boards, and platters on their sides making them easily accessible and less susceptible to damage. You can also use them to hold pots and pans in place so they don't slide around.
Each insert measures 5 inches tall and can be expanded from 18 inches to 22 inches in length as needed. Made from bamboo, they are easy to keep clean with a quick wipe down or by hand washing.
Material: Bamboo | Weight: 2.6 pounds | Dimensions: 18 x 0.58 x 5 inches
Best Bamboo
Royal Craft Wood Bamboo Kitchen Drawer Organizer
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What We Like
Made from organic bamboo
Very durable
Offers a lot of storage space
What We Don't Like
Not suitable for very shallow or narrow drawers
This beautiful bamboo organizer can be placed in a drawer of almost any size. Measuring 13.75 x 17.75 inches and expanding up to 20 x 17.75 inches, this has up to nine compartments to hold even the largest silverware collection—salad forks, soup spoons, and even serving utensils can find a home in this generously sized tray. Made from 100 percent sustainable organic bamboo, this cutlery organizer is very durable and can be kept clean by wiping it down with a damp cloth.
Material: Bamboo | Weight: 2.4 pounds | Dimensions: 17.87 x 13.89 x 2.8 inches
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What We Like
Sturdy, simple design
Great capacity
Keeps knife blades protected
What We Don't Like
On the pricier side
Whether you’re storing your favorite chef’s knife or an eight-piece table knife set, this insert turns any drawer into a safe and organized space for these sharp instruments. Made from unfinished beech wood, this 14-slot organizer ensures that your blades will stay sharp and protected. Having the knives stored this way also helps prevent accidental cuts when reaching into the drawer.
There is enough room to house eight shorter blade knives (such as parers or steak knives) and six longer blades with up to a 10-inch blade. You can also opt to store a sharpening steel in one of the longer slots. The insert comes backed with felt to prevent scratching the bottom of the drawer.
Material: Wood | Weight: 4 pounds | Dimensions: 17 x 9 x 2 inches
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What We Like
Lightweight construction
Inexpensive
Simple and functional
What We Don't Like
Not as aesthetically pleasing as wood, acrylic
Many utensil trays come with pre-designated compartments for silverware, but if you need a tray to store larger utensils—think ladles, spatulas, and kitchen tongs—this lightweight, expandable tray might better fit your needs. This three-compartment tray expands to five compartments and is made of durable, BPA-free plastic.
This is a great, affordable option with a generous capacity, perfect if you have an extensive collection of bulkier utensils like ice cream scoops or wine accessories. The soft grip lining and rubber feet ensure that the tray itself and its contents stay put, and rounded corners make it easier to clean.
Material: Plastic | Weight: 3.84 ounces | Dimensions: 16.13 x 13.25 x 2.1 inches
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What We Like
Extremely customizable
Sleek, simple aesthetic
Easy to install
What We Don't Like
Question of durability in the long run
For a wonderfully customizable option, this adjustable drawer organizer is a dream. It comes with three long dividers, six short dividers, and a variety of extenders so you can configure your drawer’s compartments to your exact specifications. Create dedicated spaces for odd-sized kitchen gadgets, or finally get around to organizing your “junk drawer."
Made from brushed aluminum, the dividers are both sleek and sturdy. This set comes in three sizes to fit virtually any drawer—be sure to measure your space before ordering.
Material: Aluminum | Weight: 1.46 pounds | Dimensions: 3 x 1.8 x 17.9 inches
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Best for Spices
Lynk Professional Spice Rack Tray Insert
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What We like
Inexpensive
Very solid construction
Can fit up to 24 spices
What We Don't Like
Works best with spices in uniform containers
If you have a decent-sized spice collection but prefer to keep your wares out of sight, turn a drawer into a tucked-away spice rack with this insert. Made of heavy gauge steel, this rack has four tiers to hold up to 24 jars of spices, herbs, salts, and more. You’ll be able to see all of your seasonings at once, eliminating the need to rifle through an overcrowded pantry.
This particular size fits drawers 10.5 inches or wider, but it comes in additional sizes for both smaller and larger spaces.
Material: Alloy steel | Weight: 1.94 pounds | Dimensions: 16.5 x 10.25 x 1.5 inches
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What We Like
Many possible configurations
Perfect for smaller items
Versatile
What We Don't Like
Does not specify BPA-free plastic
This 16-piece set comes with five sizes of trays that can be arranged in a variety of combinations to fit your organizational needs. Use this set to make sense of a drawer that holds a variety of kitchen implements, from corralling smaller items like wine stoppers and bag clips to housing a collection of chopsticks or tea strainers.
Made from durable transparent plastic, you’ll always be able to see what’s inside the trays. The rounded corners allow for the containers to be stacked to optimize any available vertical space. To clean them, simply use warm soapy water and a gentle scrubber, then let them dry before use.
Material: Plastic | Weight: 2.68 pounds | Dimensions: 10.63 x 10.43 x 4.84 inches
Best for Pots & Pans
Rev-A-Shelf Wood Peg Board System Drawer Organizer
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What We Like
Great custom option for cookware storage
Can be trimmed to fit drawers exactly
Creates organized system
What We Don't Like
Trimming requires table saw
Pricey
Cookware storage can be challenging since they tend to be the bulkiest items in the kitchen. Enter this wooden pegboard system, an extremely adaptable set that can be configured to fit your personal collection of pots and pans. Designed to be easily dropped into a deep drawer, you can use the included pegs to create dedicated spaces for lid and pot storage.
The set is made from maple hardwood with a clear coat finish. Available in three different sizes, each set can be further customized by trimming to fit with a table saw.
Material: Wood | Weight: 9.8 pounds | Dimensions: 30.25 x 21.25 x 6.63 inches
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Final Verdict
We chose the Rebrilliant Bledsoe Adjustable Drawer Organizer as a winner for its sturdy build and versatile storage options. And the Lipper International Bamboo Wood Drawer Dividers work great to organize and tidy up deep drawers.
What to Look for in Kitchen Drawer Organizers
Material
Organizers are made out of all types of material, including from plastic, wood, bamboo, rubber, and metal. When you open your kitchen drawer, decide what you would like best to see—besides the items all neatly organized, of course.
Function
Since you're going through the job of getting things organized to make your life easier, the organizers that you're getting need to do their job, too. The silverware tray needs to have enough slots in it to fit the utensils you have, and the bins that you've decided to use for the junk drawer, need to be the right size and shape to function and properly fit those "needed" items. The aluminum foil and other wraps could be placed into a kitchen wrap organizer for better keeping. Measure and select the organizers that will work best for your drawers and you.
Customizable
Sometimes our kitchen drawers are just not a "standard" size, and that organizer you thought would work just doesn't fit. Customizable organizers are great for those tough-to-fit drawers; some are expandable, and some can be trimmed down to fit into your drawers.
FAQs
What is the best way to get your kitchen drawer organized?
Just set aside some time and do it. Take the plunge and work toward getting those drawers better organized. First, go through each drawer and get rid of anything you haven't used for a while or is broken. Then start putting back the items that you do use, but put them in an organizer—whether it is a bin or inside a drawer divider. You will find that not only do they look better without the clutter, but you can actually find those items that you need quickly and easily.
What's the best way to organize deep drawers?
Deep drawers can hold a lot, and we tend to pile things on top of one another in these drawers. If they're a set of bowls that fit inside one another, that's a great way to organize a section. Putting dividers up can help keep these deep drawers better organized as then the items don't move around. An assortment of different sized bins can also be useful.
Where do you put things rarely used?
Items that are rarely used, such as the fancy dish that is used only on holidays, or the extra-large pot that only comes out when you're making a huge batch of spaghetti sauce, should be pushed toward the back of any deep cupboards you might have. When you need them, simply pull them out, but by doing this, they're not constantly in the way.
How We Researched
To compile this list, our team of editors and contributors spent hours researching the best products on the market in this category, evaluating their key features—like ease of use, material, or price—in addition to reviews from customers and other trusted sources. We then used this research to assign a star rating from one to five (five being the best; one being the worst) to certain products on the list.
Why Trust The Spruce Eats?
The author of this piece, Bernadette Machard de Gramont, is an LA-based writer who specializes in global food and wine content. With a major penchant for cooking combined with limited kitchen space, she has become a master of kitchen organization to keep her ever-growing collection of spices, flours, and gourmet ingredients in order. After a two-year stint at Williams-Sonoma Headquarters in San Francisco, she now researches and tests a variety of cookware, bakeware, and wine tools, and interviews field experts for their insight.
Allison Wignall, who updated this article, is a writer who focuses on food and travel. She’s always in the kitchen trying to recreate recipes from around the world. Her work has been featured in publications, such as Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, and Southern Living.
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