How to Organize a Small Drawer with MeshWorks DrawerStore
By Design Ideas - Fun, functional & affordable home & office ... | Published: 2026-10-26
Category: How-to Guides
Turn a cluttered junk drawer into a tidy storage space using the MeshWorks DrawerStore organizer. This guide walks you through measuring, sorting, and stacking the dividers for a custom fit.
Quick answer
Use the MeshWorks DrawerStore organizer to turn a messy small drawer into a neatly divided space. Measure your drawer first, then arrange and stack the metal dividers to fit your items.
Why the DrawerStore works for small drawers
Small drawers are tricky because every inch counts. The MeshWorks DrawerStore organizer is only 3x6 inches, so it fits shallow desk drawers, junk drawers, or bathroom vanity trays without wasting space. Its epoxy-coated iron build is sturdy enough to hold pens, paper clips, or makeup brushes, and the stacking rim lets you add a second layer if you need more vertical storage.
One trade-off: because the organizer is small, you may need two or three units to fill a standard desk drawer. The bottom metal track helps you align them side by side, creating a custom grid without measuring or cutting.
Step-by-step guide
- Measure your drawer: Use a ruler to note the interior width, depth, and height of the drawer. Write down the dimensions so you know how many DrawerStore organizers you can fit side by side. Common mistake: skipping the measurement and assuming one organizer will fit. Always measure first.
- Sort items into categories: Empty the drawer and group items by use: pens, paper clips, rubber bands, sticky notes, etc. Discard anything you don't use. This step determines how many compartments you need. Checkpoint: if you have more than six categories, consider using two organizers or a larger bin.
- Arrange the organizers in the drawer: Place the MeshWorks DrawerStore organizers side by side using the bottom metal track to keep them aligned. Leave a small gap if the drawer width isn't an exact multiple of 3 inches. Common mistake: forcing the organizers to touch the drawer walls. A 1/4-inch gap on each side prevents jamming.
- Fill each compartment: Drop the sorted items into the sections. Keep heavier items like staplers in the back or bottom layer if you're stacking. Use the stacking rim to add a second organizer on top for taller items like scissors. Checkpoint: if the drawer won't close, remove the top stack or rearrange items to lower the profile.
- Label the compartments (optional): For desk drawers shared by multiple people, stick a small label on the front of each section so everyone knows where things go. This keeps the organization intact long-term. Common mistake: skipping labels and letting the drawer become a catch-all again within a week.
Product facts
- MeshWorks® epoxy coated iron DrawerStore™ organizer (3x6): Made with a durable silver metal construction and has stacking rim, so you can stack 'em up like it's Tetris! You can double the storage height in a deep drawer by stacking two organizers, keeping small items separated vertically.
MeshWorks® epoxy coated iron DrawerStore™ organizer (3x6)
