Say Goodbye To Messy Drawers With The Help Of These IKEA Finds

Messy drawers are simply a fact of life. There are always one or two that just accumulate junk. But even the ones you try to organize can end up feeling disorganized and chaotic. One solution to try and rein in the chaos is to add a few organizers. There are stores that specifically cater to containers of all shapes and sizes, but if you want to have a lot of options for an affordable price, IKEA might be your best option. It is mostly known for its furniture, but it also has some amazing products to keep your stuff nice and tidy, such as their affordable items that are perfect for organizing deep drawers and cabinets. 

The products below are listed in no particular order, but feature some of the best drawer organizers IKEA has to offer. They include classic options such as silverware inserts and trays, as well as more adjustable choices such as baskets, boxes, and containers that are easy to take out when you need them. The items below were picked after scouring through IKEA's top-rated organizer options and thoroughly reading each product's descriptions and reviews. Before creating this list, we ensured each item can work for a variety of needs and in multiple situations. However, it is important that you take the time to measure your drawers so you know the maximum width, depth, and height of products that will fit your particular space. 

The KUGGIS insert with five compartments is a handy place to start your journey to get your drawers organized. Though it doesn't have a lot of reviews, all the ones it has are positive. Buyers mentioned that it's great for a range of items, including small toys, painting kits, and writing supplies. Product photos picture everything from rolls of tape and rubber bands to spools of thread fitting nicely in each compartment. It is also designed to work with IKEA's KUGGIS boxes, which makes it easy to swap out items in your drawers as needed while still reducing clutter. 

The RÄTTAREN storage boxes with lids help you to contain any loose documents you want to keep organized in your drawers. They are made to handle standard letterhead size paper, (8½ by 11 inches) and each measures 3½ inches tall. This is perfect for separating different documents without having loose papers moving all around the drawer. Many of the reviews highlight the beautiful patterns on these boxes as well. They also say that the boxes work for other items besides paper, so you can adjust your storage to what fits your needs best.

The RÅNEN basket isn't a great solution for everyone, but if you have a deep drawer, this little design with handles is a strong contender. You can easily pull it out and return it as needed. It's 6¾ inches tall, so it really only works for those deep drawers. However, that can also be ideal, as it gives you a way to fill up the space in them, without it becoming a mess. Reviews are incredibly positive, with people mentioning they use this basket for everything from food storage lids to children's toys.

If you're looking for a classic organizer, the UPPDATERRA utensil tray offers just that. Though it can hold a lot, it's only a little over 2 inches high, making it ideal for most drawers. Many people use it for the kitchen, and the reviews mention that it holds knives, spices, and larger utensils. However, it also works well for drawers in the bathroom, an office desk, or even your wardrobe. At 6 by 19 ½ inches it can hold socks, makeup brushes, pens, and more. You can choose between plastic or bamboo, and from one of a few sizes to better suit your decor. 

The UPPDATERA box helps you to keep bigger items in your drawers sorted and organized. More than 1,500 people have rated this product, and the average is a 4.8. Many reviews report having bought several of them all across their home, using them to hold hobby kits, extra toiletries, and cleaning supplies. They are a bit bigger, which makes them great for sitting at the bottom of a drawer, and to hold items that might otherwise move around. Match them to your decor with an easy and affordable IKEA hack that gives you stylish custom storage for less.

If you liked the UPPDATERA box above, but want something a little prettier, IKEA also has a set of polyester gray UPPDATERA boxes. You get a set of three, so you can really go crazy with your organization. Many of the reviews mention that they are great catch-alls for small items in your kitchen and bathroom drawers. They are also easy to assemble and sturdy enough to hold most items. These are not as popular as the other ones, with fewer ratings, but they offer similar benefits and storage opportunities in two different sizes. 

The VISSLAÅN boxes with lids includes one large and boxy container, a skinny one, and three smaller squares in the mix. According to the reviews, they are very popular in the bathroom for makeup, jewelry, and cotton swabs. However, other people use them for desks, holding paperclips and rubber bands. While the lids aren't necessary, a few of the reviews mentioned they actually liked having everything closed up to prevent dust and to make their storage look cleaner, while the transparent material allows you to easily remember what's inside each container. 

Sometimes, drawers are too shallow to hold big items, but too deep to fill up without leading to a chaotic mess. If you have an extra gap at the top that you want to fully use, the VISSLAÅN drawer organizer fills in the empty space. It's transparent, so you can easily see what's underneath. It is also easy to move around or lift up, so you can get to the rest of your drawer without much of a problem. Reviewers say it works particularly well in bathrooms and office drawers to hold small items.

Not using dividers to make the most out of your drawer space is one of the bathroom storage mistakes everyone makes. To fix this, you may want to choose an organizer like the VISSLAÅN box with compartments. Though the container is made more for bathrooms, it is pretty flexible. There are all kinds of slots and shapes to make it useful for other things such as stationery and office tools. Reviews do caution buyers to ensure that this will fit in their drawer after items are placed in it, as the angled design can lead to problems.

The SAXBORGA jar with lid and tray is flexible. It can hold your favorite spices in your kitchen or cotton swabs in your bathroom, to start. They're also excellent for holding smaller items, according to the reviews, and you can bring them out to sit on the counters while you are using them, then put them back in the drawers when you're done. Many reviews suggest buying extra, which is especially pertinent now that the jars are sitting on IKEA's "Last Chance" list.

The HALSREM jewelry box with compartments is the perfect way to free up space if you have all your jewelry and accessories rolling around loose in a drawer. One common complaint from reviewers is that this design is very ring-heavy, so if you don't own a lot of rings, and you can't think of any other items to put in that slot, then you might end up with an unbalanced jewelry box you don't fully utilize. However, for ring-lovers, this can be a great box that keeps your items organized. 

For deep drawers, the STACKSTOD desk organizer lets you put important items in one container and store it at the bottom of a drawer so it is all easy to find. Then, when you want to use those items, the handle allows you to easily pick the organizer up and carry it to any space in the house where you plan to use it. It's great to organize stuff on your desk you regularly use, but don't want taking up space, or items for a specific hobby. There aren't many reviews, but those left talk about how it fits a large range of items. 

With 55 reviews, the UPPDATERA flatware tray has 4.9 stars. This is made to be a silverware slot for shallow kitchen drawers, with two extra slots in the back for other items such as can openers or peelers. However, reviews mention that they they also work great for cosmetics and hair accessories in the bathroom or in hobby rooms to hold sewing materials. Its simple and flat design and plastic material also means it's easy to clean. 

The KUGGIS box creates an efficient organizer and stacking system, especially in deeper ones where stackable designs can come in handy. The biggest downside is that the lid is sold separately, though this could be one less thing to store if you don't plan to use it. All of the KUGGIS line is made to stack together, so you can buy multiple sizes to fit your needs. Many of the reviews mention it is a great container for beauty and sewing supplies, small tools, and basic stationery.

The 

SILVTJÄRN container

is a beautiful glass storage piece that doesn't look out of place when left on the counter, while its small size makes it great to throw back into a drawer after you finish using it. A lot of comments say it's useful for bathroom products such as cotton swabs and jewelry, but it could also be helpful for small office supplies. You can keep the container as one, to help hold loose items and block dust, or you can open it like in the image above, and get a little more space for organizing. 

The 15 items on this list were chosen based on a mix of their star ratings and reviews on IKEA's website. Because everyone has different furniture, space, and materials to organize, products with high ratings and positive reviews were chosen first. Then, the selection was narrowed down to products that will fit in the majority of drawers and can be used for a variety of purposes and rooms to help readers find something that fits in their space, without needing to make huge adjustments to their furniture or storage solutions already in place. After all, drawer organizers aren't just for kitchens anymore, and almost every room in your home can benefit from a little bit of organizational help.