Best drawer organizers according to redditors

In high school (which was two years ago as I type this) there was one of those office-supply-organizer drawer-set that held some pads and tampons in every girls' bathroom. They were regular pads, not exactly the ones I needed but the fact that they were there and restocked meant that someone who miscounted their days or forgot to pack some could prevent their day from being completely ruined without having to miss a class to run home and get some.

I think that sort of thing should be in every high school, and I think it should be required that it be easily accessible in junior high for girls who are just going through puberty.

This is my humble vanity that I've waited years to have! It's functional, simple, and was relatively inexpensive to construct.

Please let me know if you'd like any reviews of any items shown!

The vanity itself is Alex drawers ($80) from Ikea with the 39" Linnmon Table Top ($9) and two legs ($8).

Chair is the Adde chair in white ($12.50) from Ikea.

My mirror is from Bed Bath & Beyond several years ago, and is double sided, lighted on both sides, with magnification on one side.

All acrylic pieces are from Home Goods and Amazon.

White cups are from Ikea.

The palette organizer is from the dollar section at Target.

Drawer organizers from Ikea and Amazon.

They sell the carton tubes at most art supply stores/Staples or just get them on Amazon and avoid the poop particles all together. You could also just buy drawer dividers.

This! one of those book-safes or one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Stand-Steady-Original-Potato-Clamp/dp/B07DY1Q9RB/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=slide+on+desk&qid=1570309122&sr=8-2

I hate it when people help themselves to stuff that other people have clearly put effort into without reciprocating.

Looks like it might have been used for outgoing mail. Numbered for days in a month. Put the mail in the day of the month it's to be sent out. Drawer may have been for stamps.

similar to this one:

https://www.amazon.com/SLOT-WOODEN-LETTER-ORGANIZER-DRAWER/dp/B004AKU02Y

You can get them here.

They are really cheap, and therefore pretty cheap plastic. They flex a little bit to fit perfectly in the Alex drawers, and I like that they have a few sections. I included a few before-and-afters of some of the drawers, and I had some leftover for some of my skincare drawers as well!

Organization is my problem too. I combed Amazon and found the following that have worked great for me

This file cart is small and compact
This is on my wall for important papers
I like my pens and pencils organized
This thing has been a game changer for organizing papers
I also have one of these

Yeah, I am finally at a point where I feel organized.

We play with 6. I wish I would’ve bought this 3years ago.
Super easy setup, folds flattish, fits us and games and drinks comfortably

Lifetime 25402 Commercial Round Fold In Half Table, 5 Feet , Whi... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003DYXM7S/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_FYaPCbX3NEHJB


Accessories:
Yellow Mountain Imports Round Table Cover for Poker, Cards, Mahj... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0753YL7VL/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_3ZaPCbMWBHH70


Clamp tray for the banker
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DY1Q9RB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_CfaPCbSXTA5AR

Yes I use these mail sorters:

https://www.amazon.com/OfficemateOIC-Standard-Compartments-Transparent-23214/dp/B00BCGSDLY

I got them when they were on a really good sale for $3/each!

I will try to post closer up photos of the sorters later today or sometime this weekend. :)

Thanks! Another user on a different thread pointed out that they sell the vertical organizer separately for use in other bags or backpacks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00479FQCM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.zUSzb470DXNY

Idk, pi is on back order :/ but I have high hopes for the 4gb ram lol. Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HNZLV5M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Qq3lDbG4A7TQ2

I made the hutch. The drawers are these http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006VPLR7S/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 that I covered in fabric. The drawers are not full, they are holding accessories as well.

I'd recommend something like this to store your brushes and cotton pads/q-tips since it has a cover to protect your brushes from dust/dirt.

Using letter holders such as this one is good for storing your eye shadow palettes.

You can either get individual inserts for your drawer that you can customize to however you want or you can just get sectioned ones if you're feeling lazy. You can also use these on top of your desk for skin care stuff since you use them everyday (I assume). With these, you can prevent your desk from staining and you can quickly wash them if they get gross.

I personally don't like the mini-drawers as I find them inconvenient since they're small and sometimes you just want to grab something quickly instead of having to squeeze your hand in them. Unless you use them for q-tips and cotton pads, since those need to stay covered.

I don't have those spinning ones, but I think they would work well if you have a bigger desk, since it gives you easy access to all your stuff.

If you don't have a lot of storage space, you can use a pegboard like this from Ikea. Or just straight up use small wall shelves.

Hope this helps.


Edit: I recommend storing your blenders in this to keep them clean, but I would make sure they dry first or you can stick something small to keep the lid slightly open.

Ok, your vanity is lovely, but you are in massive need of storage. I recommend these drawers.

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20260718/


Here is a picture of them on my vanity. (I swear I’m not trying to be show offy, I just know I personally get inspired by seeing how other people organize their makeup.)

https://imgur.com/gallery/bm9IW

If those drawers aren’t enough storage space, I recommend putting a shelf on that left side by your vanity and getting other makeup organizers and putting them on the shelf. Amazon has some great ones for affordable prices. Here are links to ones I have used and liked.

DreamGenius Makeup Organizer 3 Pieces Acrylic Cosmetic Storage Drawers and Jewelry Display Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075YTP2G5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_T28TCbDTTB8H4


Simmer Stone Mail Sorter, Desktop Wire Holder for Letters Mails Books Files Brochures Postcards Makeups, Medium Size, 2 Slot, Rose Gold https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H3Q744S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_H38TCbW339RQA

For brushes I personally like keeping mine in cute little mason jars. Super cheap at Hobby Lobby or wherever and you can spray paint them whatever color you want.

I hope that helps at least a bit! I think this room has a lot of potential, it just needs some cleaning up. I think a rug would also help! And also maybe some curtains!

Cocoon Grid-It organizer. It's rather cheap and especially useful if you use different bags like a messenger bag for school and a backpack for a bit longer travels. You can easily attach stuff you need once in a while to the grid and just throw it to another bag.

Currently my grid-it contains a USB-stick, couple cables, one of those Victorinox card multitools, a powerbank and a pen. When I'm traveling overnight I add a toothbrush and a small tube of toothpaste. 5/5 would buy again.

Edit: Pilot G-2 pen and Opinel No 08 knife are another fantastic pieces of equipment I carry everyday

Network Engineer with a few random hands-on requirements here and there, mostly rack related and/or mounting a random piece of equipment... I personally just use this; got it on sale for less than half that price on Black Friday, so it was a steal. That said, it definitely suits my tool carrying needs; then I have this in my backpack for network and other random peripherals for my Mac.

https://www.amazon.com/SLOT-WOODEN-LETTER-ORGANIZER-DRAWER/dp/B004AKU02Y

Something like a flat filing cabinet or chest of map drawers might be good, but those tend to be pretty expensive.

Alternatively, you might be able to find some cheap boxes with drawers or art drawers. To give you some ideas (I'm NOT recommending these):

• This art drawer might have worked, except that the height of the two upper drawers seems to be marginal. The height of the bottom drawer seems to be OK.
  
  
• This box might have been usable, except that it's too small.
  
  
• The size of this box might work, but it looks cheap, and some people would understandably call it fugly.

it's a bill/letter organizer : link to similar on amazon

Can you get something like this ?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073WPGT7X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gQpMDbDP0Q0RP


Or get one of these!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DY1Q9RB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.TpMDbE3YJ8WK


Or this!


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0761VPT3R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rVpMDb7X54BXZ


This is rad too!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K3XKXB2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PXpMDb5N144EV

Set of 16 Interlocking Desk Drawer Organizer Tray Dividers Plastic Shallow Narrow Drawers Organizers Separators and Storage Bins Container for Kitchen Bathroom Makeup Office Vanity Bedroom Dresser
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QKKGXG1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_HeaCDbRNHXV9X

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Have you seen a Grid It Organizer ?

Something like these maybe?

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Aluminum-Flight-Silver-Carrying/dp/B07B4CLLKB

https://www.amazon.com/ALUBOX-Black-Aluminum-Hard-Case-with-Foam-Insert-Small-Metal-Tool-Box-with-Edge-Protection/dp/B079JRYQD4

https://www.amazon.com/Vaultz-Locking-Laptop-Black-VZ01216/dp/B00153BIMA

Things coming to mind are office organizing drawers used as silverware drawers. There’s plastic 3 pack versions. Like these but don’t pay that much. Sterilite 3-Drawer Organizer - ClearView Wide 2093 (White / Clear) (10.25"H x 14.5"W x 14.25"D) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000K7RK6A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bmzQDbQRQB9KY Walmart is usually cheaper. I’m thinking you could measure And stack them in the weird cubby area. In not sure if you’re going to eat on the other side. Ikea used to sell a pop up table. https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/bjursta-wall-mounted-drop-leaf-table-brown-black-80217524/

I have the exact same CaseLogic bag, but I only carried it for about 6 months. It was super awkward, and if you forget to do up the little Velcro zipper stop tags, the whole front of the bag can come open and dump your stuff all over. I had a rolling bag for a bit, but it annoyed me, since I travel a lot of non-paved or cobblestone places, and I felt like it was bouncing things around.

My hubs finally convinced me to invest a little (less than $100 on sale) in an Epiphanie bag, which doesn't look like a camera bag at all, gets no second glances when I travel, and works as a functional carrying piece when I don't have my cameras. That, in conjunction with one of these, has done a lot to focus my gear list and travel style.

To note, I've been trying to streamline the amount of stuff I carry when I travel, and only bust out the big cargo stuff when I do stationary shoots. I find that carrying a bunch of stuff distracts from my enjoyment, as I spend more time worrying about the right equipment than just simply framing and shooting. It helps that some of the best shots I have are on my phone, from when I didn't have my gear at all. :)

I use these in my Alex drawers.

Did 5 weeks last year with the Farpoint 40 because I was looking to avoid all issues with my luggage.

Carry right on flights, wear it around for hours if needed, climbing stone steps without dragging traditional luggage, keep my hands free, etc.

Worked perfect if you're going for minimal packing and maximum activity potential.

As far as what to pack, I kept my electronics/cables/GoPro set-up organized with a GridIt, and otherwise just packed like 6-7 underwear, 6-7 socks, 4-5 shirts, 1 nice shirt, 1 sweater (for Switzerland), jeans, and shorts. Easy.

Also brought a daypack. Tiny backpack to keep water, sunscreen, etc. in for hikes and longer days out.

1.) Cable management. Try using zip ties/hooks/Velcro and wire them along the rails of the desk.
2.) Clean up. Remove any non essentials from your area, maybe keep something like this on/around your desk(not as pricey as that, but you get the point).

(Some people might not agree with me on this one)
3.) Get new curtains/blinds, those are horrendous.

Get This to Organize stuff in your bag

Thanks for the Contest.

Visor? I'm guessing you mean the thing that flips down in a car on the driver and passenger side to shield delicate eyes from the sun, and usually has a mirror on it?

As far as I know, this isn't designed to go on that visor; it's an organizer that sits in a bag. I can try attaching it to a visor tomorrow, though, and see how it works.

Edit -- here's the Sun Visor model you and the below poster were referring to. I haven't used this one so I can't comment.

If you're male and looking for a bag that isn't a backpack, making you look like a child, and isn't a purse that is feminine. Then I suggest the Frost River Field Satchel, the small one is big enough. I carry all my stuff in there every where I go.

I combine it with the Cacoon Grid-it Small Organizer which fits perfectly inside.

Happy Zambambo!

This organizer would help a ton.

I hope you have a great day!!

I few months ago, I bought some of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008GXU43G

and now all of my drawers look like this: https://i.imgur.com/lnXoG57.jpg

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Hey, I know I'm late to this thread, but I only just now discovered this subreddit. I'm an American having the same problem, about to buy some stuff to organize and store several thousand loose LEGO pieces of various types. I too read the sorting and storage guide and, while it was great in general, its suggestions for divided drawers weren't useful (because they were all exclusive to the UK).

Anyway, I did some searching around, and I settled on some modular clear drawer organizers, to be inserted into some plastic drawers. It's more expensive than divided drawers, but I think it's more practical too, because you can take out each organizer cup, dump out its contents, put it back, etc., without disturbing the rest of the drawer's contents.

First the drawers, then the organizers.

I narrowed down my drawer choices to two options:

1. IRIS Medium 10-Drawer Cart with Organizer Top, Black, and
   
2. Sterilite 20938003 Wide 3 Drawer Unit, White Frame with Clear Drawers, 3-Pack
   
   The IRIS drawers have a useable interior space of about 2.5" high x 9.5" wide x 12.5" long.
   
   The Sterilite wide drawers have a useable interior space of about 2.5" high x 12.5" wide x 12.5" long.
   
   I like that the IRIS has casters, in case you want to store in one place but then wheel them around to somewhere else to build.
   
   I like that the Sterilite is more modular, in that you can stack as many or as few of the three-drawer units on top of each other as you want.
   
   In the end, I decided to go all in with Sterilite, first because the drawers are wider and a little shallower (deeper and narrower drawers are worse than shallower wider drawers, because pieces get buried underneath others, and it's hard to find them), and second because the modularity makes them more flexible. I can put them on shelves, for example. And if I ever need to roll them around (store in one room, build in another), I can always get a dolly, like this one, for example, which will fit two Sterilite units side by side. Also, the IRIS drawers came cracked from amazon, because there wasn't enough padding in the box.
   
   
   Now for the drawer organizers. I decided to go with STORi, which makes makeup organizers. They have a great modular system of clear acrylic cups, all 2" high, with width and length measurements that increase in increments of 3". So:
   
   

• 3" x 3"
  
• 6" x 3"
  
• 9" x 3"
  
• 12" x 3"
  
• 6" x 6"
  
  They stack inside each other as well. And they fit perfectly into both the IRIS and Sterilite drawers, in each case leaving about half an inch along both dimensions, which makes it really easy to lift one out without having to fuss. (I tried to upload a photo to imgur, but it's being fussy. If you're really curious let me know and I can try again.)
  
  Hope this helps!

I have two methods I use in my Sterilite drawers.

1. Disposable (Rubbermaid/Ziploc/Glad/etc) food containers. I put parts that I rarely use in them, seal them, then stack them in my deep drawers.
   
   
2. I cut apart a broken tote and its lid and made my own interlocking dividers, hot-glued at the seams. (Similar to these: https://smile.amazon.com/Household-ShineMeThickening-Finishing-Stationary-Underwear/dp/B0749HHTF9/ref=pd_sim_201_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0749HHTF9&pd_rd_r=ZAVDSEN0WC4BANY9AQ9K&pd_rd_w=BMV6L&pd_rd_wg=TFqSu&psc=1&refRID=ZAVDSEN0WC4BANY9AQ9K)
   

I've heard decent things about these pouches from Condor, relatively inexpensive
https://www.amazon.ca/Condor-Outdoor-POUCH-Pouch-Black/dp/B00CAYBC88/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1541651606&sr=8-14&keywords=condor+mesh


Personally I got a cocoon Grid-it organizer panel about a month ago, https://www.amazon.ca/Cocoon-GRID-Organizer-Black-CPG7BK/dp/B00479FQCM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541651757&sr=8-1&keywords=grid-it
fits pretty well in my edc/school backpack. I keep my pencil case, headphones, calculator, the plug for my phone charger, a small calendar, and one or two other small things on the front occupying less than half the space. The back just has a zippered pocket where I keep some misc papers, a formula sheet and ruler in. It sits in my bag in front of my laptop, my notebook, and a thin text book, but behind my laptop charger, and few first aid things and my waterbottle. It really has made my backpack organization more efficient.

I attached a generic cell phone holster to one of these. It has yet to smack me in the face.

The Home Depot

Amazon

I store my paints, along with large 200ml bottles of vallejo stuff in this.

Do note that the drawers aren't tall enough for some paints though, like Vallejos. I just store those laying down flat.

This is awesome! The following things would be great:

• Probably the most important school suppy, coffee
  
  
• And also this AMAZING organizational tool would be drooltastic to organize my calculators for physics, pens, pencils, post its, charging cords, really whatever!
  
  Back to cool.!

https://smile.amazon.com/Dividers-Dresser-Organizer-Accessories-Underwear/dp/B07CGPLD3D/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=plastic+drawer+organizer+cut+to+size&qid=1563708497&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Thank you. I really like the second. Though it does look more like a gym bag than a work bag. Could work though.

I like the simplicity of Le Pilage but I am avoiding having multiple smaller bags to keep things organized.

FYI, I use GridIt Organizer to keep laptop cables, headphones and my phone organized in my current work tote.

This is what I end up getting, its a bit bulky but definitely good quality. Perfectly fits my blade & charger, deathader mouse, mouse pad and a GRID-IT. Also has a molle system for pouches if you'd like.

Having an exit strategy in place will help your confidence and comfort tremendously. Being able at short notice to pack your bags and return to campus can be highly empowering, and will allow you to enforce the boundaries you've set. If your college residence is yours (as in, you're renting year-round or won't have to change dorms in the fall), pack more lightly - wash your bedding and other clothes before you go home and leave them behind.

You may wish to consider hard-sided cases in which to keep your tech gear and other valuables; something like this might be useful and affordable. If they're the types who would destroy the case to try to get to it, you might want to leave it back at college and use a non-text-capable cell phone and your local library's computers to get by.

While there, maintain medium-chill: do not engage them in anything more emotionally-charged than the weather, speak as neutrally and as matter-of-factly with them as possible. Give non-answers whenever possible - "uh-huh", "yep", "whatever" "nope" "you may be right". Do not rely on them for anything you may want or need beyond what they choose to provide you - get it yourself, with your own money if you can. Accept any help/gifts/rides/invitations you can get from friends, however.

If you have a Goodwill nearby, you should definitely check it out for purses. You'd be surprised by the gems you can find there!

As for saving space in your purse, you should get a Grid-it. Extra pockets in purses (that you may not even use!) usually just add extra bulk. You can really make the most out of your purses with these organizers. You can probably make one yourself if you're strapped for cash.

Edit: This is an absolute lifesaver. Comes with a pen, scissors, tweezers, toothpick, screw drivers, nail file, flash light, magnifying glass, and a ruler, and it all fits in your wallet! Got mine at TjMaxx a few years ago and I've been carrying it around with me ever since.

I use plastic storage drawers, then little glass candle jars to hold my brushes. The plastic drawers that are like letter paper sized are awesome for storing palettes and then I use one of the drawers for all my brushes and hairties, combs and headbands.

Like these but two stacked ...

Sterilite 20439002 3 Drawer Medium Desktop Unit, Pack of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006VPLR7S/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_iHIgub11D1MJY

Got them from amazon—Three By Three Seattle Drawer... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F7K5WV8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Both the pro uses r fantastic pencils(expect for their erasers) but if I had to choose I would pick the pro use 1. But really they are both very good

Also, check out something like this organizer if you go with something that is just a single large compartment.

Cocoon CPG7BK GRID-IT! Accessory Organizer - Small 7.25" x 9.25" (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00479FQCM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RbXDDbR5QWS2S

I got lucky and found the Grey one used for 8 bucks. The black, pink, and white and the cheapest right now

I use these, and they work great!

Also, these are good for the patch cable when not docked: https://www.amazon.com/NewFerU-Weighted-Adhesive-Organizer-Management/dp/B0783PXJSY

Not OP but probably something like these

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0749HHTF9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3k3vCb3NC1D42

I keep trying to post this through mobile, so, sorry if there are tons of duplicates.

Have you considered getting a Grid-It organiser to organise things like chargers and headphones? What about something like a nice leather roll-up pencil holder to store all his pens and pencils?

I realize this is a month old, but I wanted to echo this... Shallow drawers are great. My favorite so far has been this IRIS one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ISOM972/

Removing the drawers is a bit different, but easy when you are used to their system. I only have one so far with my miscellaneous pieces by color.

I also have 2 of these Sterilite ones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000K7RK6A/ where the drawer is about 1 inch deeper, and a couple inches wider. But that stack of 10 on the IRIS is awesome. The cost per drawer is much better on the IRIS versus getting 3 Sterilites...

Think i'm gonna buy this!!! it's only $$383.00

Bet I can find a used one cheaper

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KYV467H/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_m6g0DbSZBKHAP