How to Declutter + Organize your Drawers
With spring in full swing and summer just around the corner, now is the time to tackle some of the projects on your to-do list. One of those may be organizing your drawers. Luckily for you, we are experts at this and are here to give you the best tips and insight to declutter and organize your drawers in a functional and lasting way. Here are a few of the most important tips to remember when you get started:
TIP 1: Start with a blank canvas.
Begin by removing EVERYTHING from your drawers. As you take items out, sort them based on product type. This allows you to clearly visualize what you have. Next, declutter!! Get rid of as many items as possible! If you see a product you don’t absolutely love or find one collecting dust in the corner of your drawer, get rid of it! It may seem hard to let go in the moment, but you will definitely thank yourself later!
TIP 2: Measure the inside of your drawers to ensure your organizing inserts will fit.
This is crucial to solving the problem of coming home from the store, only to find that the inserts you bought are half an inch too big to fit in your space. IMPORTANT: measure the height of your drawer too! Also, Assign a purpose to each drawer in your space before shopping. Make sure to take photos and note which types of items you have so you can map out a simple plan of what type of inserts you need. When choosing an organizing insert, The Container Store has a vast array of options to choose from, but if you’re looking for something a little more custom that will fit perfectly, check out our custom drawer organizers here.
TIP 3: Use museum gel so your inserts don’t move around.
We are OBSESSED with museum gel. This stuff is perfect for keeping every bin in place. As an added plus, it also protects the interior of your drawers from being scratched!
TIP 4: Group items by type and place them into their new homes!
This one is pretty self-explanatory, but once you plan out your drawers, purchase your inserts, and get them stuck in there with museum gel, it is time to fill the drawers with all of your favorite products!
We hope this helps with your organizing journey! If you don’t want to deal with the hassle of organizing your own drawers, let us do it for you! Reach out to us here to set up a completely free consultation!