How to Organize Kitchen Drawers

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Divide your drawers into zones.. Assign a theme to each drawer.. Remove everything from the drawers to begin organizing.

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1

Divide your drawers into zones.

Step 1

Divide your drawers into zones.

2

Assign a theme to each drawer.

Step 2

Assign a theme to each drawer.

3

Remove everything from the drawers to begin organizing.

Step 3

Remove everything from the drawers to begin organizing.

4

Write down every item in your kitchen drawers.

Step 4

Write down every item in your kitchen drawers.

5

Get rid of unnecessary items.

Step 5

Get rid of unnecessary items.

6

Wipe down your drawers with a clean rag and cleaning spray.

Step 6

Wipe down your drawers with a clean rag and cleaning spray.

7

Divide your utensils by the type of cooking you use them for.

Step 7

Divide your utensils by the type of cooking you use them for.

8

Buy a kitchen divider or organizer.

Step 8

Buy a kitchen divider or organizer.

9

Place 1 type of utensil per compartment.

Step 9

Place 1 type of utensil per compartment.

10

Install a knife board in a top drawer.

Step 10

Install a knife board in a top drawer.

11

Choose a deep drawer for larger items.

Step 11

Choose a deep drawer for larger items.

12

Store lids and pots separately.

Step 12

Store lids and pots separately.

13

Purchase a pegboard divider.

Step 13

Purchase a pegboard divider.

14

Assign a drawer for extra items.

Step 14

Assign a drawer for extra items.

15

Place small or easily lost items in separate plastic containers.

Step 15

Place small or easily lost items in separate plastic containers.

16

Stick larger items into bins.

Step 16

Stick larger items into bins.

17

Clean out the drawer once every 3 months.

Step 17

Clean out the drawer once every 3 months.

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