Utility Drawer

2021 Holiday Gift Guides: Getting Organized

We’re so excited to be sharing the first edition of our holiday gift guides. We covered different categories from our personal picks to stocking stuffers to items for the cat lover (I know, big stretch but we love our cats).

Next up are some of our favorite gift ideas for those of you who want to get organized.


Bamboo Drawer Organizers

Drawer organizers are essential in nearly every space - they can tame utensil drawers, utility drawers (formerly known as a junk drawer), office supplies, bathroom cabinets, nightstands, etc. We prefer bamboo over plastic and we especially like these because they are 100% bamboo (many have MDF bases). We always have various sizes on hand and play a little Tetris to find the perfect configuration.


Vegan Leather Baskets

These baskets from Folden Lane are fairly new to the organizing scene and we're so excited to welcome them to our repertoire. They are made with a buttery soft vegan leather and stainless steel hardware. They are shipped flat (that's right, flat!) cutting down on carbon emissions and packaging waste. 


Acacia Perforated Baskets

Surprise, surprise, we love a basket. Anything designed by Neat Method is going to be thoughtfully designed and made with top of the line materials. This basket is made with acacia wood, another one of our favorite materials. The perforated metal sides not only add an interesting texture, but it assists with visibility and airflow.


Rattan Basket

Okay, you get it… another basket. But hear us out…we love options. We refer to this basket as the more modern wicker basket. These baskets are made by hand and are super light which is perfect for those overhead shelves.


Magnetic Label Holders

Another genius product from the Neat Method. There are three ways to use these labels and we’re here for them all. 

Magnetize - if you’re attaching to metal, just use the front plate. If you’re attaching to cloth, use both the front plate and the back plate. 

Thread -  the back plate has 2 small holes on either side, use a nylon tie (it comes in the package) and thread through the woven material and then twist in the back. 

Tie - use string through the  holes of the back plate.


Glass Spice Jars

Decanting spices is not for everyone but if you’re into it, these are our go-to vessels. The shape of the bottle ensures that they properly stand up in cabinets or lay in drawers without rolling around.


Wire Storage Bins

These metal bins are incredibly versatile. We’ve used them in pantries, playrooms, offices, mudrooms and they go with both a modern decor and a farmhouse decor.


Bamboo Charging Station

We have so many devices these days - watches, ipads, iphones, airpods - and our charges are never where we need them to be. That’s why we started incorporating these charging stations in our office projects. They are sleek and can charge up to 5 devices including an apple watch and airpods.


PTouch Cube Label Maker

All we can say about this little gem is that...

We. Can’t. Live. Without. Her.


Tidy Nest Featured Press: No Room for a Junk Drawer? Experts Recommend 3 Small-Space, Renter-Friendly Alternatives (Apartment Therapy)

On every job, our clients mention their dislike for their junk drawer(s) - it doesn’t close, they can’t find anything, it causes stress when they open it, etc.

We always say the first step in fixing the problem is to stop calling it a junk drawer. A junk drawer will attract….junk. So let’s call it a utility drawer instead.

Sometimes we come across situations where there’s no room for a utility drawer so we have to create an alternative. We spoke to Apartment Therapy about some of our recommendations if you’re tight on space.

 
 

Looking for more help with your utility drawers?

Check out our tips in this Apartment Therapy article:

6 Things You’re Probably Doing Wrong With Your Junk Drawer (Apartment Therapy)