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User's Guide to Our Everything Drawer Organizers

How to get your junky drawers under control

by Brad
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Developed by The Container Store with real, everyday organizational challenges in mind, our Everything Drawer Organizers are one of our most versatile drawer storage systems. As a modular solution, it allows you to customize storage according to your needs. They're also made of clear, durable plastic, and the curved interiors allow for easy cleaning. Plus, they feature squared corners so they fit tightly together--quite literally keeping items from falling through the cracks. And silicone feet help keep them from sliding around when the drawers are opened and closed.

But how do you get started? Just follow the step-by-step instructions below!

Pre-Project Prep

Before you begin, make sure you have a clear countertop to work with, as well as cleaning supplies, a tape measure (for measuring the inside of the drawer), a trash can and/or recycle bin (for tossing items you no longer need), and some method of taking notes (like your phone's notepad app, or a good old-fashioned pen and paper).

STEP 1: Clean & sort

First, remove all of the drawer's contents and clean out the inside. Sort each item into one of three categories:

  • Keep in the drawer
  • Toss out
  • Move to another place

STEP 2: Measure the interior and add a liner

Measure the interior width, depth, and height of the drawer. Consider adding some sort of liner to protect the drawer and make it easier to clean.

STEP 3: Choose your Everything Drawer Organizers

Now it's time to choose your fighter. (By "fighter," we mean "preferred drawer organizers." After all, they do fight clutter, so we feel the metaphor is apt.)

  • Our original Everything Drawer Organizers are 2" tall and are designed in 3-inch increments (from 3" x 3" to 6" x 15").
  • Our Deep Everything Drawer Organizers are 3-1/4" tall and are designed in 2-inch increments (from 4" x 4" to 6" x 12").

Once you've decided which is best for you, place them inside the drawer and sort the items by type into each organizer.

Pro Tip: Use the Drawer Organizer Tool in our mobile app!

One of the easiest ways to tackle drawer organization projects is to use the Drawer Organizer Tool in our mobile app. Once you've measured your drawer and entered the dimensions, you can view dozens of product options--not just our Everything Organizers!--and select the ones that work best for you.

Here's a helpful video overview of the process:


Download the mobile app: Apple | Google Play

Shop our entire Everything Organizer Collection here!