You probably have that one drawer (or drawers) in your home that seems to collect all the odds and ends that you don’t really know what to do with.
It’s handy but to be honest, it’s more than a bit frustrating to wade through when you’re trying to find that one things you need for that one project. But thankfully there are plenty of tips when it comes to junk drawer organization. And below are some curated DIY junk drawer projects that are simple and cute.
Also, they’re not expensive and make your drawer look pretty nice. So scroll through, find the aesthetic that works for you, and get started on finally organizing that junk drawer you’ve been avoiding!
1. School Supplies Junk Drawer
I love how all of the writing utensils and school supplies are so easily organized with these super cute clear containers. It looks super clean and it’s great whether you’re taking classes yourself or you’re a parent with kids.
SEE MORE FROM I HEART ORGANIZING2. Home Supplies Junk Drawer
A home is always going to have home supplies and that means you’ll have a drawer that’s stuffed with batteries, rubber bands, paper clips, scissors, matches, and just about anything else you need. So how do you keep all of these items from turning into chaos? Use some pretty metal organizing trays and containers. It’s a simple solution that’s aesthetically pleasing.
SEE MORE FROM HI SUGARPLUM3. Craft Junk Drawer
With color coordinated drawer organizers, this is an easy way to keep things together and looking good. And honestly, I really am in love with the colors of the organizing containers. I feel like when things are pretty, it makes keeping things tidy so much easier.
Update: The website, Modish & Main, no longer exists.
4. DIY and Repair Junk Drawer
If you have plenty of repairs and/or project supplies, then this is a great tutorial to follow so you can keep them organized and easy to find. No more looking for that one sized screw somewhere in your junk drawer. It’s ready to go no matter what you’re working on.
SEE MORE FROM HOW TO NEST FOR LESS5. Junk Drawer Organization for the Extras
If you’re going through your things and organizing and decluttering your home, sometimes you’ll find that you have a lot of one or a few items. In the photo above, the writer from How to Nest for Less found that when she organized, she had a lot of Command Brand hooks. So she just took two bins so that drawer stayed tidy and she could grab the hooks when needed.
Also, this is a great way to make sure that the things you have aren’t getting lost behind a lot of items, but are actually getting used.
SEE MORE FROM HOW TO NEST FOR LESS6. Paperwork Junk Drawer
If you have important papers, planners, writing and letter supplies, then this is a great junk drawer organization idea to try out. It’ll keep your important items easy to access and find, and you won’t be panicking if you can’t find that one medical folder right away.
SEE MORE FROM HOW TO NEST FOR LESS7. Electronics Junk Drawer
If you have plenty of batteries, cords, and other electronics, then this is a great drawer organization idea to try. It keep things detangled, easy to find, and the colorful bins add just a bit of fun to the organizing process.
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Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.