Never underestimate the power of a well-organized drawer. Being the precious storage real estate that they are, drawers are meant to keep everything you need neatly organized, but that only happens with a solid system in place.
In reality, many of us have ventured into junk drawer territory. We all have at least one drawer (if not several) where we’ve adopted a “throw and go” mentality. This might be convenient in the moment, but it becomes a bit of a nightmare when you can’t find what you’re looking for. Thankfully, there’s a simple, helpful, and ultimately better way to organize your drawers, and you’ll be surprised you didn’t think of it sooner.
The Best Way To Organize Drawers
A good drawer organization system relies not on what you use to store items, but on where you place them. The key is to position your most-used items front and center. By front-loading your drawers with the things you need the most, you always know exactly where to find them.
By default, lower-priority items can be stored in the back of the drawer. Take a nightstand, for example. If you’re in the habit of taking vitamins or applying lotion before bed, those items should be placed at the very front of the drawer for easy access.
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Taking It a Step Further
If you find that this front-loading system works well for you, then it’s time to level up your organization game. You can do this by investing in a set of drawer organizers to quickly whip any drawer into shape.
Alternatively, you can use adjustable drawer dividers. When placed horizontally, these dividers can separate the front of the drawer from the back. When positioned vertically, they can divide the drawer into smaller, specialized compartments.
