No Need To Throw Utensils In A Drawer — IKEA Has A Better Tabletop Solution

In an ideal world, your utensil drawer would have the perfect amount of inventory and be easy to access, but reality can sometimes differ. If you've ever dealt with an overfilled utensil drawer that's difficult to open and harder to organize, it might be time to diversify your storage. IKEA's VIMPELFISK Cutlery Holder is worth checking out, since it offers users a utensil drawer alternative that can help minimize clutter.

The VIMPELFISK cutlery holder retails for $11.99, offering a cost-effective option for better utensil storage. Made from sage-colored metal mesh with a streamlined bamboo handle, the piece is modern and incorporates tasteful touches. The caddy measures 9 inches long by 4 ¾ inches wide by 7 ⅞ inches high — large enough to stow a good amount of utensils, but not so big that it's in the way.

At the time of writing, customers had given the product a 4.1-star average from 74 reviews. Customers are most enthusiastic about the piece's appearance, with many also stating that it provides just the right amount of portable storage. One five-star review on IKEA's website states, "It's so convenient that I can serve the whole family at once with knives, forks, spoons, chopsticks, children's cutlery, and napkins."

The VIMPELFISK could be good for busy homes, since it keeps utensils out in the open instead of concealed in a drawer. To ensure that it's always stocked, you can simply move the caddy near the dishwasher when you're unloading it; rather than placing forks, spoons, and knives back in a utensil drawer, you can conveniently place them directly into the cutlery holder. If you already have your kitchen utensils sorted, you could take a page from some other IKEA customers who mention that it's also ideal for a writing supplies caddy. Another buyer said that they used theirs to hold sewing supplies, but you could also put it to work sorting and storing gardening tools like pruners, trowels, soil knives, and gardening gloves.

It is worth noting that the VIMPELFISK's handle has received mixed feedback. Numerous reviews state that the handle won't stay upright and that the screws are not good quality. "No matter how much I tighten the screws, the handle doesn't remain in place. It slides down into [the] tray," one reviewer wrote on IKEA's website. That being said, if this design feature doesn't frustrate you, the VIMPELFISK could be a useful product to add to your household's inventory. 

If you're loving the idea of a cutlery organizer but can't purchase this IKEA one, why not try this DIY utensil caddy with just a few basic Dollar Tree items? The finished product is simple yet effective for everyday utensils. For those feeling inspired to bring more order to other parts of the home, there are some other IKEA bathroom must-haves for neat and tidy cabinets and drawers.