The Junk Drawer Tip That Will Have Every Room In Your Home Decluttered

Oh, the kitchen junk drawer — why does it have such a bad rap? Most of us have one, and it's a place where we store numerous random (but useful) items that don't exactly have a home. It seems like anytime you have a problem to solve, the junk drawer is usually holding the answer. One of the best parts is that it helps you say goodbye to cluttered kitchen countertops. Instead of having extra keys, tape, and batteries out in the open, a junk drawer gives them somewhere to hide. With how well this type of drawer contains clutter, you may want to consider having one in every room of the house.

"Stuff" can build up on surfaces regardless of the area it is in. From the bathroom to the living room, you can typically find items that are in the way and taking up space. But with a junk drawer, you can keep those surfaces clear by having a spot to put everything. It could even be beneficial to have a catch-all drawer in the bedroom for things like chargers, glasses, spare change, and a flashlight. 

No one is saying the drawer has to be a disaster, though! Yes, a junk drawer isn't exactly something you go around showing your neighbors, since they are notorious for being messy and cluttered themselves. But why not give your junk drawer an overhaul so that it's both useful and organized? Now, will it be perfect? Absolutely not. It is possible, however, to eliminate some of the chaos inside a junk drawer. That way, it's not so stressful every time you open it and look inside.

Having junk drawers in multiple rooms will help keep surfaces on sight free of clutter. The next step is to get the junk drawers looking spiffy, too. Create separate boxes for items to trash, donate, recycle, and put back where they belong. The remaining items should be ones that have a purpose and you'd like to keep in that specific room. Once the drawers are empty, vacuum and clean them up. Before putting anything back, consider lining the bottoms with peel and stick wallpaper for a beautiful upgrade.

A great way to stay organized is by purchasing containers in various sizes that will fit inside the drawers. Grab inexpensive ones from stores like Dollar Tree, like these Rectangular Plastic Baskets. Or, for small items, you can use things like pill bottles, baby food jars, or ice trays. Then, sort your items and place them neatly into the containers. Make sure to wrap up cords and label anything that would make identifying them later a breeze. With a little work, your junk drawers should look much, much better.

These types of drawers can help with all kinds of surface clutter. One in the living room could hold controllers, lighters for candles, and extra coasters. Bathrooms can benefit from having one for hair ties, nail accessories, and the million and one other supplies. If you are tight on space, that's okay. There are alternatives to junk drawers that would also do the trick.